Cyber Security Consultant

Cyber Security Consultant
Locations: Portsmouth, Bristol or Plymouth (Hybrid Working)
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Security Clearance: Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance

Our client is a highly respected consultancy operating across defence, government, critical national infrastructure and commercial sectors. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Cyber Security Consultant to join their expanding cyber capability team.

This is an opportunity to work on a diverse range of security-focused projects, helping organisations identify, assess and manage cyber and information security risks across complex environments.

The Role
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
Key Responsibilities

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
Essential Experience

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
What's on Offer

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.

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