Principal Consultant - Security Auditor

Leonardo; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo is seeking a Principal Cyber Security Consultant - Auditor to join their Cyber & Security Solutions Division in Bristol. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile projects, conduct comprehensive security assessments, and mentor junior colleagues while benefiting from a robust professional development framework and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Dental schemes

Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution

Generous holiday allowance

Wellbeing support

Discounted gym memberships

Online courses

Referral incentives

Bonus schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in Cyber Risk Management or Auditing in defence or public sector.
• UK SC Clearance or ability to obtain it.
• Proven experience in security compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire teams to solve critical security challenges.
• Conduct security assessments against established frameworks.
• Engage actively with customers to define solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cyber Risk Management

Stakeholder management

Technical reporting

Networking concepts

Education

CCP IA/Auditor Senior

CISM

CRISC

CISA

ISO27K Lead Auditor

ISO27K Lead Implementer

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Principal Consultant - Security Auditor, Bristol

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Leonardo

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Cyber Security Consultant - Auditor, to join Leonardo Cyber & Security Solutions Division.

This is a highly rewarding role with exposure across traditional and cutting-edge enterprise IT as well as bespoke Operational Technology systems, with a clear pathway to achieve chartership, NCSC certification, and greater responsibility. Your work at Leonardo will involve leading and inspiring teams to solve critical security challenges in the UK’s digital landscape.

The role involves working on high-profile programmes, conducting security assessments against well-known frameworks, and helping a key customer improve their security maturity.

The position is based at our offices in Bristol or Luton (hybrid working), with travel to other UK locations as required.

• Relate: Engage actively with customers to understand their problems and build trust.
• Understand: Define potential solutions based on experience and technical knowledge.
• Assure: Perform security assessments against criteria covering people, process, and technology, and develop recommendations.
• Assess: Conduct risk assessments, identify risks, and propose security solutions.
• Develop: Contribute to building offerings and developing products to meet customer needs.

Qualifications and experience required include:

• At least one of the following certifications: CCP IA/Auditor Senior, CISM, CRISC, CISA, ISO27K Lead Auditor or Lead Implementer.
• Experience in Cyber Risk Management or Auditing in defence or public sector.
• Experience managing project delivery and stakeholder needs.
• UK SC Clearance or ability to obtain it.
• Deep understanding of security maturity frameworks like NIST CSF, C2M2, NCSC CAF, and others.
• Proven experience in security compliance and auditing against frameworks such as NIST SP800-53, ISO27001, IEC62443.
• Experience in developing and mentoring junior team members.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to write technical reports.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking concepts and protocols.

Security Clearance

Requires UK SC Clearance or the ability to obtain it.

Life at Leonardo

Leonardo offers a benefits package, commitment to learning, flexible working hours, and opportunities for career development. Benefits include private healthcare, dental schemes, pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution, generous holiday allowance, wellbeing support, discounted gym memberships, online courses, referral incentives, and bonus schemes.