Defence Security Assurance Consultant (Active SC)

Anson McCade; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Anson McCade seeks an experienced Security Consultant/Security Analyst for a high-profile defence programme in High Wycombe, with 2 days onsite. The role focuses on security assurance, risk management and governance across AI-enabled applications.

You will engage senior stakeholders and ensure JSPs and MOD policies are applied throughout the lifecycle. The candidate will demonstrate strong communication, government security experience, and a track record in security-by-design and risk assessment

Qualifications

• Proven background as a Security Consultant or Security Analyst in defence or national security.
• Active SC clearance is required.
• Experience with security-by-design and risk assessments.
• Familiarity with MOD security policies and JSPs.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Security assurance across the full application lifecycle.
• Security-by-design implementation for new and existing systems.
• Conduct structured risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities and mitigations.
• Advise on government security, risk and compliance requirements.
• Produce and review security documentation, policies and assurance evidence.
• Ensure security requirements are embedded within technical and programme deliverables.
• Work with engineering, architecture and delivery teams to manage security risks.
• Support assurance activities for AI-enabled applications and emerging technologies.
• Engage senior stakeholders and communicate risks clearly and confidently.
• Contribute to programme-wide security governance and assurance forums.
• Interpret and apply MOD security policies and JSPs (JSP 440, JSP 451, JSP 453).
• Support internal and external assurance activities as required.

Skills

Security consultant

Security analyst

Active SC clearance

Stakeholder management

Tools

JSP 440

JSP 451

JSP 453

Job description

Anson McCade seeks an experienced Security Consultant/Security Analyst for a high-profile defence programme in High Wycombe, with 2 days onsite. The role focuses on security assurance, risk management and governance across AI-enabled applications.

You will engage senior stakeholders and ensure JSPs and MOD policies are applied throughout the lifecycle. The candidate will demonstrate strong communication, government security experience, and a track record in security-by-design and risk assessment