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