Defence Security Assurance Consultant – MOD Risk

Exceed Cyber limited; Corsham; Hybrid; GBP 104,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Exceed Cyber limited in Corsham is seeking an experienced Security Assurance Consultant to support a major UK Defence programme. You will deliver assurance across complex, sensitive systems and environments, working with technical teams, programme stakeholders and security authorities to ensure security risks are understood, managed and documented.

This role suits someone with a strong MOD/Defence Digital background, secure systems, risk management and evidence-based assurance.

Qualifications

• Experience in Defence, MOD or secure government environments.
• Strong understanding of security assurance, risk management and accreditation.
• Experience producing security documentation and evidence.
• Knowledge of MOD security policies and ISO 27001 or similar.

Responsibilities

• Deliver security assurance across a Defence programme, aligning with MOD/government requirements.
• Produce and review security documentation, risk assessments and assurance artefacts.
• Engage stakeholders across technical and governance teams to identify risks and actions.
• Advise on security controls, accreditation and risk management.
• Support governance meetings and ensure outputs are clear and defensible.

Skills

MOD experience

Defence security

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Tools

Security frameworks

Job description

Exceed Cyber limited in Corsham is seeking an experienced Security Assurance Consultant to support a major UK Defence programme. You will deliver assurance across complex, sensitive systems and environments, working with technical teams, programme stakeholders and security authorities to ensure security risks are understood, managed and documented.

This role suits someone with a strong MOD/Defence Digital background, secure systems, risk management and evidence-based assurance.