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# Cyber Security Consultant

- **Company:** QINETIQ LIMITED
- **Location:** Broughton, United Kingdom
- **Salary:** £50,850 - £56,500
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Microsoft Office, Mitre Att&ck, Cyber Threat Analysis, Information Technology, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** November 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/cyber-security-consultant/55487701

## About the Role

Previous experience in security vulnerability, risk, audit & compliance
Digitally literate (including fluency in Microsoft Office tools)
Previous experience applying/working to relevant NIST and ISO27001 frameworks and standards, STEM degree or equivalent or relevant experience

## Description

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 ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Cyber Security Consultant at either our Portsmouth, Farnborough, Malvern, Amesbury, Lincoln or Bristol site, 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 Cyber Security Consultant, you will have the opportunity to work with customers understanding and advising on cyber security vulnerability, risks, audit & compliance in a business or operation context and cyber security threat environment
Day-to-day, you'll be involved in a multitude of cyber security activities including generating business risk models, audit processes, cyber security vulnerability analysis and identifying and articulating mitigations for cyber risk developing cyber security risk case to customers.

Your responsibilities will include:
Applying cyber security frameworks and industry standards, including NIST and ISO27001, to support risk assessments and security assurance activities
Assisting with the identification, assessment and documentation of cyber security risks, vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies across systems and business processes
Supporting security accreditation, compliance and governance activities, helping organisations understand and manage cyber risk effectively
Engaging with customers and stakeholders to gather requirements, communicate findings and present clear security recommendations
Building knowledge of digital technologies, computer networks and cyber threat frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK to support security analysis and decision-making
Contributing to cyber security projects within government, defence and critical national infrastructure environments, working independently while seeking guidance and development opportunities when required