Security Consultant - SC Cleared

talent locker; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security consultancy in Farnborough is seeking a Security Consultant to manage security projects within defence and national security. You will lead risk assessments and design secure solutions while ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has over four years' experience in information security and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and various employee benefits including a contributory pension scheme and private healthcare.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Onsite gym

Flexible working

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least four years’ experience in an information security role.
• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and practical mitigation activities.
• Experience creating security documentation to support system development.

Responsibilities

• Leading risk assessments within defence and security environments.
• Producing key security documentation including risk assessments and policies.
• Supporting delivery teams to address security implications of emerging technologies.

Skills

Information security experience

Risk management frameworks

Communication skills

Report-writing skills

Agile principles

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25.08.2025

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09.10.2025

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Job Description

Security Consultant – Defence & National Security
Location: Farnborough (Hybrid – 2–3 days per week onsite)
Salary: £70,000 + excellent benefits
Clearance: Must be eligible for UK Government security clearance (SC)

Looking to apply your security expertise on projects that safeguard the UK’s most critical systems? This is a great opportunity for a Security Consultant to join a high-calibre team working across defence and national security programmes. You’ll shape security architectures, guide risk management, and ensure cutting-edge technologies are deployed safely into government environments.

You’ll work closely with engineering, cyber and DevSecOps teams to design secure solutions, mitigate vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with MOD regulations. If you want to be at the forefront of secure system design with real-world impact, this could be the role for you.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading risk assessments within defence and security environments using recognised methodologies (e.g. NIST, ISO 27005)
• Developing proportionate security and cyber architectures aligned to system GSC levels
• Producing key security documentation including risk assessments, policies, requirements and test plans/results
• Designing options and solutions to mitigate vulnerabilities across software, infrastructure and operations
• Supporting delivery teams to understand and address security implications of emerging technologies
• Providing strategic direction on security projects and stakeholder engagement with MOD and government customers

What you’ll bring

• At least four years’ experience in an information security role
• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and practical mitigation activities (technical, procedural, physical)
• Experience creating security documentation to support system development and assurance
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills with the ability to brief stakeholders clearly
• Familiarity with Agile, DevSecOps or CI/CD principles in secure environments (desirable)
• Knowledge of MOD/HMG security standards (SPF, JSPs) and classified systems (desirable)

Why this role?

• Work on meaningful projects at the forefront of UK defence and security
• Join a supportive, collaborative team with modern hybrid working
• Contributory pension scheme, bonus scheme and private healthcare
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, flexible working and professional development opportunities
• Onsite perks at a great technology park: gym, café, secure parking, social events and modern breakout spaces