Senior Cyber Security Consultant - Risk (SC Cleared)

Sanderson Government & Defence; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense consultancy is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Consultant to enhance security risk management for UK operations. This remote role requires strong information security experience and SC clearance. The consultant will assess security controls, interpret assurance data, and ensure continuous improvement in methodologies. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications like CISM or CISSP and analytical skills. It offers career development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare and life assurance.

Benefits

Private Health Care

Cash Back Plan

Buy/Sell Holiday Options

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in information security, risk management, or assurance roles.
• Hold an active and transferable SC clearance.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls).

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and gather evidence to assess the effectiveness of security controls.
• Record findings accurately using assurance tools and templates.
• Present findings to stakeholders and represent the assurance function in meetings.

Skills

Information security

Risk management

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

CISM, CRISC, CISSP, CISA, CGEIT, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor (or equivalent)

Job description

Senior Cyber Security Consultant - Risk - SC cleared

Location: Remote (UK based) with occasional travel
Contract Type: Permanent & Full-time
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Role

The Senior Cyber Security Consultant will support the organisation's security risk management function by conducting assurance activities that evaluate the effectiveness of security controls across people, processes, and technology.

Working as part of a collaborative team that provides impartial assessments of security posture, evaluates supply chain security, and identifies enterprise-level risks. This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple assurance functions, including internal security assurance, supply chain risk, and strategic enterprise risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and gather evidence to assess the effectiveness of security controls.
• Evaluate and interpret assurance data to support a holistic view of organisational security.
• Record findings accurately using assurance tools and templates.
• Assist senior team members in testing controls and drafting assurance reports.
• Support post-incident assurance activities to ensure lessons learned are captured and improvements implemented.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of assurance methodologies and practices.
• Present findings to stakeholders and represent the assurance function in meetings and forums.
• Maintain awareness of current threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices in security assurance

Experience Required

• Experience in information security, risk management, or assurance roles.
• Desirable qualifications - CISM, CRISC, CISSP, CISA, CGEIT, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor (or equivalent)
• Hold an active and transferable SC clearance
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret technical and procedural evidence.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls).
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality documentation.

What's in it for You

• Remote first role with very occasional travel.
• Career Development: Continuous learning and professional growth.
• Benefits Package: Includes Private Health Care, Cash Back Plan, Buy/Sell Holiday Options, Life Assurance, and more.

Interested?

Submit your application to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Reasonable Adjustments

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