Join the Growing Cyber Security Practice at Methods

Methods; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to LinkedIn Learning

25 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Pension with employer contribution

Flexible Working options

Volunteer days

Job summary

Methods is expanding its Cyber Security Practice in Edinburgh, engaging cyber professionals who wish to develop their skills and work on impactful public sector programmes. The consultancy fosters an environment where personal and professional growth are prioritized, offering autonomy, training, and various benefits like flexible working and extensive leave options.

Successful candidates will take part in meaningful projects that shape the future of public safety and security, benefiting from a supportive culture and opportunities for professional certifications.

Qualifications

• Desire to build capability in Cyber Security across various disciplines.
• Willingness to engage in professional development and training.
• Ability to adapt and grow in a consultancy environment.

Responsibilities

• Support critical UK public sector programmes in Cyber Security.
• Engage with a team focused on developing cyber professionals.
• Participate in projects that impact central government and critical sectors.

Job description

Cyber security at Methods is expanding, deliberately and at pace. We're investing in our Cyber Practice to support critical UK public sector programmes, and we're engaging with cyber professionals who want to build capability, deepen expertise, and grow with a consultancy that puts people first. Whether you're already operating at a senior level or looking to take the next step in your cyber career, we're keen to speak with people across a broad range of cyber disciplines.

Where we're growing

• Security Operations (SOC Analysts & Engineers) - detection, response, threat hunting
• Industrial & OT Security (IACS / OT Cyber) - protecting operational and safety‑critical environments
• Cyber Security Architecture - secure‑by‑design solutions for complex estates
• GRC & Assurance - governance, risk, compliance, audit and regulatory alignment

Developing cyber professionals the right way

At Methods, growth is intentional and grounded in real delivery. We support training and development aligned to the frameworks and standards our clients actually use, including:

• NIST (e.g. Cyber Security Framework and risk management models)
• UK National Cyber Security Centre guidance, including the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF)
• UK public sector security, resilience, and assurance models used in regulated and high‑risk environments

We also actively support progression towards recognised cyber accreditations, including:

• Professional development via Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISEC)
• Associate Cyber Security Professional (ACSP)
• Practitioner Cyber Security Professional (PraCSP)
• Principal Cyber Security Professional (PCSP)
• Chartered Cyber Security Professional (ChCSP)
• Other industry‑recognised cyber, architecture, and governance certifications relevant to your specialism

This means structured development, credible credentials, and hands‑on experience with complex cyber challenges, while still allowing people to specialise, pivot, or grow into new areas over time.

Why Methods

• Work on meaningful, high‑impact programmes across central government and critical sectors
• Be part of a people‑led consultancy where expertise is trusted and developed
• Help shape a growing cyber practice, not just join an established one
• Learn, mentor, and progress alongside experienced practitioners

If you'd like to explore future opportunities within our Cyber Security Practice, understand how we're growing the team, or discuss where your skills could fit as we scale, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Please apply via the link below and we'll be in touch when there's a relevant conversation to have.

Benefits

• Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
• Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
• Strong, inspiring and thought‑provoking leadership
• A supportive and collaborative environment
• Development – access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training
• Wellness – 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme
• Flexible Working – including home working and part time
• Social – office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes
• Time Off – 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year
• Volunteering – 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation
• Pension – Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
• Life Assurance – 4 times base salary
• Private Medical Insurance – non‑contributory (spouse and dependants included)
• Worldwide Travel Insurance – non‑contributory (spouse and dependants included)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Travel – season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme

For a full list of benefits please visit our website (www.methods.co.uk/careers/benefits)