(DV Cleared) Cyber Security Consultant

Opus Recruitment Solutions; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Consultant within the Defence and National Security Sector. The role involves leading security risk management activities and ensuring systems are compliant and secure. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience in cyber security and a strong grasp of risk assessment methodologies. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £90,000 and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Flexible working arrangements

On-site facilities (parking, gym, café)

Professional development opportunities

Generous pension and parental leave policies

Employee perks and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a cyber security or information assurance role.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies (e.g., NIST, ISO 27005).
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead security risk management activities across defence and security projects.
• Design and implement proportionate security and cyber architectures.
• Ensure compliance with MOD and government security standards.

Skills

Cyber security expertise

Risk assessment methodologies

Security documentation development

Strong communication skills

Job description

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(DV Cleared) Cyber Security Consultant

Midlands, United Kingdom

Permanent
£80000 - £90000 per annum

Cyber Security Consultant – Defence & Security Sector

Location:Hybrid (Remote with occasional site visits)

Salary: Up to £90,000

Clearance Required:DV CLEARANCE

Overview:We're looking for an experienced Cyber Security Architect to support secure system design and risk management within the defence and national security sector. This role involves working across multidisciplinary teams to ensure systems are secure, compliant, and aligned with strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead security risk management activities across defence and security projects.

Design and implement proportionate security and cyber architectures.

Develop and maintain security documentation (., risk assessments, test plans).

Ensure compliance with MOD and government security standards.

Collaborate with engineering, DevSecOps, and infrastructure teams.

Provide strategic input on security direction and project planning.

Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in complex systems.

Support the secure integration of emerging technologies.

Essential Experience

4+ years in a cyber security or information assurance role.

Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies (., NIST, ISO 27005).

Experience developing security documentation and mitigation strategies.

Excellent communication and technical writing skills.

Desirable Experience

Familiarity with MOD/HMG security policies (., JSP 440, 604, 892).

Experience working with classified government systems.

Knowledge of Agile, DevSecOps, and CI/CD in secure environments.

Understanding of secure system design and cloud technologies.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Flexible working arrangements

On-site facilities (parking, gym, café)

Professional development opportunities

Generous pension and parental leave policies

Employee perks and wellbeing support