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Principal Security Consultant

Experis
Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 0HB, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
£70,000 – £80,000 pa

Salary

£70,000 – £80,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Lead
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
14 May 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Benefits

Bonus Excellent Benefits
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Principal Security Consultant - Defence & National Security

Hybrid / Remote with client travel

Up to £80,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

SC or DV Clearance Required

A growing cyber security consultancy delivering high-impact work across Defence, Government and National Security is looking to hire a Principal Security Consultant to join its expanding consulting team.

This is a senior, client-facing role suited to an experienced cyber and information assurance professional who can lead complex GRC and security assurance engagements while acting as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across the Defence sector.

You'll work across a varied portfolio of programmes, supporting clients with governance, risk and compliance activities aligned to frameworks and standards including ISO 27001, NIST, CAF, Secure by Design, JSP440 and JSP604.

The environment is fast-moving, collaborative and highly consultative. Beyond delivery, you'll also contribute to pre-sales activity, support bids and tenders, and help shape the continued growth of the practice.

We're particularly interested in consultants who are highly certified, commercially aware and genuinely passionate about cyber security. Candidates with Security Assurance Co-ordinator (SAC) or Delivery Team Security Lead experience within MOD environments will be especially well suited.

Key Experience:

Security assurance and accreditation within Defence environments

JSP440 / JSP604

ISO 27001, NIST, CAF and Secure by Design

Cyber risk assessments and gap analysis

Working across cloud, SaaS and traditional infrastructure

Stakeholder engagement and consultancy delivery

MOD Security Assurance Co-ordinator experience

Desirable Certifications:

CISSP

CISM

CRISC

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor

Chartered Cyber Security Professional status

In return, you'll join a highly respected consultancy with a strong reputation in the Defence sector, a genuine investment in training and certifications, and the opportunity to work alongside some exceptionally strong cyber professionals.

If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website

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