Lead Cyber Security Consultant (Defence)

Overview

Lead Cyber Security Consultant (Defence)

UK Remote (travel required approx. 60% / 3 days onsite per week)

Full-time & Permanent | Consultancy

Competitive salary + Excellent benefits

About the Opportunity

We’re working with an established and growing UK cybersecurity consultancy expanding its Defence and Public Sector practice.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced security professional to lead high-impact programmes, influence senior stakeholders, and shape security outcomes across MOD and wider Defence environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Secure by Design and security assurance activities across MOD and Public Sector programmes
• Support and guide the application of risk management frameworks, ISMS, and Enterprise Security Risk Management
• Conduct and lead workshops with technical and business stakeholders
• Produce clear, actionable reporting on risk, vulnerabilities, and remediation
• Provide pragmatic, proportionate recommendations aligned to business goals
• Support secure design across cloud and on-premise platforms
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and thought leadership

Experience & Expertise

• Strong background in Technical/Security Architecture or Governance, Risk & Compliance
• Experience working in Defence / MOD environments
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Passion for continuous learning and high-quality security outcomes
• SAC (Security Assurance Coordinator) or Delivery Team Security Lead experience
• MOD/GDS Secure by Design

Familiarity with

• JSP440, JSP604/453, JSP490
• GDPR, PCI DSS, ICO
• ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls v8

Skills in

• Cloud security (AWS, Azure), containerisation, firewalls
• Secure SDLC
• HLD/LLD review
• ITHC scoping and remediation

Certifications (Highly Desirable)

• CIISEC
• UK Cyber Security Council registration (Chartered or Principal)
• AWS/Azure Security (Professional)
• CCSP, CISSP, CISM

Security Vetting / Clearance

• Active and transferable DV clearance is essential
• Must be a sole British National and UK-based
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Private healthcare & wellbeing support
• Flexible working (remote with travel)
• Career pathways, mentoring and continuous learning
• Inclusive, supportive culture

Interested?

Submit your application to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

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