Technical Security Consultant Hands on - SC Cleared / Outside

Sanderson; Corsham; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outsourcing provider is seeking a Technical Security Consultant with hands-on experience in cybersecurity to join a complex project in the UK Defence sector. This role requires active SC Clearance and deep understanding of security architecture and cybersecurity principles. The position is primarily remote, with occasional client site visits. The initial length is 4 months, with potential for extensions and a competitive rate between £600 and £750 outside IR35.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and technologies.
• Must have active SC Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain security architecture frameworks aligned with business strategies.
• Design secure network, application, and cloud architectures.
• Ensure integration of security controls across systems.
• Work closely with enterprise architects and infrastructure teams.
• Translate business requirements into secure technical solutions.
• Present security strategies to senior leadership.

Skills

Cybersecurity principles

Technical architecture design

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Overview

Technical Security Consultant (Hands on) - Outside IR35 / Remote - SC Cleared

Must have active SC Clearance

Rate : £600 - £750 Outside

Location(s) : Remote first with ad-hoc travel to client sites when / if required

Length : Initial 4 months with likely extensions

An opportunity has emerged with a supplier into UK Defence to join an on-going complex technical project that revolves Software, Cyber Security and Hardware.

The project requires a highly technical consultant capable of navigating technical challenges across Cyber Security with the ability to be hands on, whilst understanding the broader project architecture.

Responsibilities

• Security Architecture Design: Develop and maintain security architecture frameworks aligned with business and IT strategies.
• Design secure network, application, and cloud architectures.
• Ensure integration of security controls across systems and platforms.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with enterprise architects, infrastructure teams, and developers.
• Translate business requirements into secure technical solutions.
• Present security strategies and roadmaps to senior leadership.

Skills & Qualifications

• Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and technologies.
• Active SC Clearance