Senior Cyber Security Consultant

Job Title: Senior Cyber Security Consultant

Location: Farnborough, England, United Kingdom

Role Type: Permanent – Full Time

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID: SF19825

The Role

As a Senior Cyber Security Consultant, you will provide subject matter expertise and critical support to MOD Security stakeholders on a novel Programme. Day‑to‑day, you will deliver security subject matter knowledge across a range of areas and advise on the security implications of System Change Requests.

Your responsibilities will include

• Maintaining security risk assessments and Secure by Design artefacts for systems through life assurance
• Maintaining relevant Codes of Connections to ensure continued approvals for such connections
• Identifying and assessing the potential impact of amendments to MoD or HMG policy on the Programme whilst maintaining knowledge of current MoD and HMG security requirements
• Supporting the SyM as required to produce security reports for agreed meetings and managing the quarterly Security Working Groups
• Providing advice on the patching of systems, including monitoring MODCERTS and other sources of patching and vulnerability information
• Developing and delivering security training to the programme and supporting the Programme in maintaining technical crypto management documents

Essential experience for the Senior Cyber Security Consultant

• Previous experience working in an information security role in a MoD environment
• Excellent communication skills and comfortability working in a multi‑disciplinary team with the ability to work with others
• The ability to manage your own tasks and time liaising effectively
• In‑depth understanding and evidence of applying the NIST Cyber Security Framework or a relevant similar framework
• Broad knowledge of IT Security architecture and IT security vulnerabilities and their countermeasures
• Previous experience in producing information security risk assessments and through‑life risk management and continuous assurance
• Previous experience in managing IT Health checks, interpreting findings and managing Risk Treatment Plans

Essential qualifications for the Senior Cyber Security Consultant

• Cyber Council Chartered, legacy certification (e.g. CESG Certified Cyber Security Professional) or equivalent experience

Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• Armed Forces Covenant support and Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities – helping charities and local community

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for DV clearance, as a minimum.

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