Senior Cyber Security Consultant

QinetiQ Group plc; West of England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health and dental insurance

Employee discounts

Armed Forces Covenant and recognition

Job summary

QinetiQ Group plc is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Consultant to lead across diverse teams at a customer site, Corsham, bringing expert advice on security posture, risk models, and exercise scenarios. The role requires 2–3 years in vulnerability, risk, audit and compliance, with knowledge of NIST/ISO27001 and MITRE ATT&CK, plus Secure by Design and strong stakeholder communication.

Join us at Corsham to work on cutting-edge security initiatives within a defence and technology environment,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in security vulnerability, risk, audit & compliance.
• Knowledge of relevant NIST frameworks and ISO27001 standards, and their practical applications.
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK.
• The ability to work in accordance with Secure by Design approaches.
• Previous experience communicating effectively with stakeholders and customers at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Leading cyber security vulnerability analysis, audit processes, and the generation of business risk models.
• Providing advice and support for cyber exercise scenario creation.
• Offering advice & support for cyber exercise scenario creation related to security posture, standards, regulation, vulnerabilities & attack paths appropriate to the business to meet exercise objectives.
• Leading the generation of business models and supporting materials for operational cyber security and business planning.
• Taking the lead on cyber security audit processes supporting operations and business planning across multiple domains against recognised standards.
• Providing insights into organisational maturity and risk exposure to cyber security, supporting operational and business planning using established frameworks.

Skills

Digital literacy

MITRE ATT&CK knowledge

NIST & ISO27001 knowledge

Secure by Design

Stakeholder communication

Tools

MITRE ATT&CK

Job description

Senior Cyber Security Consultant

Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Role Type: Permanent - Full Time

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID: SF20193

Introduction

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we're not just imagining tomorrow; we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to groundbreaking innovations, our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Senior Cyber Security Consultant at our customer site in Corsham, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As a Senior Cyber Security Consultant, you will lead across various areas, providing advice and support to different teams in support of our customers. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading cyber security vulnerability analysis, audit processes, and the generation of business risk models.
• Providing advice and support for cyber exercise scenario creation.
• Offering advice & support for cyber exercise scenario creation related to security posture, standards, regulation, vulnerabilities & attack paths appropriate to the business to meet exercise objectives.
• Leading the generation of business models and supporting materials for operational cyber security and business planning.
• Taking the lead on cyber security audit processes supporting operations and business planning across multiple domains against recognised standards.
• Providing insights into organisational maturity and risk exposure to cyber security, supporting operational and business planning using established frameworks.

Essential Experience

• Digitally literate (including fluency in Microsoft Office tools).
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in security vulnerability, risk, audit & compliance.
• Knowledge of relevant NIST frameworks and ISO27001 standards, and their practical applications.
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK.
• The ability to work in accordance with Secure by Design approaches.
• Previous experience communicating effectively with stakeholders and customers at all levels.

Essential Qualifications

We value diversity and welcome candidates with various backgrounds and educational qualifications, provided you can demonstrate the required experience and willingness to learn.

Additional Information

This role is 37 hours per week, based at our Corsham site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. QinetiQ operates state-of-the-art facilities across the UK focusing on defence, security, and technology innovation, supporting research, testing, and development activities to advance technology and support national security.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we grow into new markets worldwide, there's never been a more exciting time to join us. Our success stems from our passion for innovation and our courage to take on complex challenges. As a QinetiQ employee, you'll experience a unique working environment that values collaboration, diversity, and inclusion. Together, we harness different perspectives and disciplines to solve complex problems in a supportive environment where you can thrive and reach your full potential.

Visit our website to learn more about our workplace culture.

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with options to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal including Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurant discounts, Cinema Tickets, and more
• Support for Armed Forces community, including the Armed Forces Covenant and Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering opportunities to help charities and local communities

Recruitment Process

We aim to make our recruitment process inclusive and supportive, encouraging all candidates to showcase their best. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect assessment performance, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your Recruiter. Many roles require national security vetting; candidates with existing clearance may transfer it upon appointment. All applicants must be eligible for DV clearance at minimum.