Solution Engineering Defence Lead

PwC UK; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

24/7 access to virtual GP

Six volunteering days per year

Job summary

PwC UK is looking for a Senior Manager to join its Cyber, Data and Technology Resilience practice in Edinburgh. You will lead solution design and bid strategy for Defence cyber opportunities, translating technical expertise into high-quality proposals.

The ideal candidate has significant cyber security experience, especially in Defence, and can develop delivery models for complex engagements. Benefits include flexibility, private medical cover, and volunteering days.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in cyber security, especially in Defence.
• Strong technical foundation in security architecture.
• Ability to design delivery models within complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution design and bid strategy for Defence opportunities.
• Develop high-quality proposal content aligned to client needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Cyber security experience

Security architecture

Proposal development

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Job description

About The Role

You’ll join PwC’s Cyber, Data and Technology Resilience practice, working with Defence and government clients on complex cyber security challenges. As a Senior Manager, you’ll lead solution design and bid strategy for Defence cyber opportunities, shaping how PwC wins and delivers work across large programmes. You’ll translate deep technical expertise into commercially sound, high-quality proposals, working with sector leaders to grow our Defence business and strengthen cyber resilience across critical national infrastructure and mission‑critical systems.

What Your Days Will Look Like

• Lead solution design and bid strategy from opportunity shaping through to submission
• Design delivery models, including team structures, tools and approaches tailored to each engagement
• Develop and review high-quality proposal content, ensuring technical credibility and alignment to client needs
• Define PwC’s role within complex programmes, including collaboration with internal teams and external partners
• Support client engagement activity where technical expertise is required to progress opportunities
• Develop reusable cyber propositions and contribute to the growth of Defence offerings

This role is for you if

• You have significant experience in cyber security, including time spent within or supporting the Defence sector
• You have a strong technical foundation, with hands‑on experience in security architecture, assurance or cyber operations
• You have experience leading or contributing to successful bids within complex, regulated environments
• You understand Defence security governance, assurance and accreditation processes
• You are able to design pragmatic delivery models within large, multi‑party programmes
• You are confident presenting and writing clear, compelling technical content for senior stakeholders
• You hold current Developed Vetting (DV) clearance (or recently lapsed and renewable)

What You’ll Receive From Us

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.