Cyber Security Consultant

As a Cyber Security Consultant, you will support clients in understanding and mitigating cyber security risks across IT, OT and business systems. You’ll work closely with stakeholders to deliver risk assessments, security assurance activities and resilience-focused programmes across a variety of challenging and high-profile projects.

Successful candidates may work across several specialist areas, including:

• Information Security and Risk Management
• Cyber Security Assurance
• Operational Technology (OT) Security
• Security Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
• Business and Operational Resilience
• Secure-by-Design Implementation, * Conduct security risk assessments within complex operational and technology environments
• Support clients in identifying, analysing and managing cyber security risks
• Deliver security assurance and governance activities aligned to recognised standards
• Provide cyber security advice across systems, networks and business processes
• Contribute to resilience planning, incident preparedness and recovery activities
• Engage with customers and stakeholders to communicate risks and recommendations effectively
• Support the development of secure and resilient solutions throughout project lifecycles

• Experience delivering cyber security, information security or risk management activities
• Understanding of security risk assessment methodologies and risk management principles
• Experience working directly with clients and stakeholders
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Strong communication, analytical and report-writing skills

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge and application of Secure by Design principles
• Experience working with ISO 27001, NIST or similar security frameworks
• Understanding of security assurance and compliance activities
• Familiarity with classified or highly regulated environments
• Experience within Defence, Government, Critical National Infrastructure, Nuclear or similarly regulated sectors
• Experience operating within multi-stakeholder project environments
• Knowledge of government security assurance frameworks, If you are an experienced cyber security professional looking to work on impactful projects across national security, critical infrastructure and complex technology environments, we’d be delighted to discuss this opportunity with you in confidence

• Competitive salary with regular review process
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Annual bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Excellent holiday allowance with additional purchase options
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Professional membership support and funded development
• Structured career progression and training pathways
• Cycle-to-work and travel loan schemes
• Flexible benefits package tailored to individual needs

Security Requirements Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of UK Security Clearance.