Managing Security Consultant (SC Cleared)

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Managing Security Consultant - Defence & National Security (SC Cleared)
Location: Farnborough / UK-wide travel / Hybrid
Clearance: SC Cleared (DV eligible) |
Salary: £95k + excellent benefits

Are you an experienced cyber security professional with a background in public sector consultancy and a deep understanding of MOD security design policies? Do you want to shape the security strategy behind some of the UK's most sensitive and high-impact defence projects?

This high-growth digital innovations & delivery transformation partner (impressive YoY growth secured) is looking for a Managing Security Consultant to work closely with their CISO on a wide variety of secure technology programmes in Defence and National Security.

This role is ideal for someone who knows how to navigate competitive tenders, set the cyber agenda from day one, and guide projects with confidence and clarity. You will need to be able to sit with the customer for design & assurance, so need to be consultative / communicative.

This role will be some travel within the UK (expensed) and some on-site in Farnborough.

What you'll be doing

Leading cyber security work on competitive tenders and identifying key security tasks at the start of delivery
Writing Security Management Plans and setting strategic direction for security projects
Designing and documenting secure approaches aligned to MOD policies and requirements (JSP 440, 453, 604, etc.)
Advising on risk and mitigation strategies across digital, DevSecOps, and infrastructure teams
Working closely with the CISO and engaging directly with public sector customers
Managing and presenting technical solutions to senior stakeholders across government

What you'll bring
At least 7 years of experience in cyber security within delivery or consultancy, ideally public sector
Proven track record of supporting bids/tenders and delivering secure solutions
Strong grasp of enterprise ICT and MOD security assurance requirements
Excellent documentation and communication skills (written and verbal)
UK national (British citizen), with active SC clearance and willingness to go through DV clearance
Knowledge of secure-by-design, Agile delivery, DevSecOps, CI/CD practices
Familiarity with cutting-edge tech (e.g. Azure, Kubernetes, modern cloud-native stacks)

Do you want to work on cutting-edge programmes that shape national security - in a business that gives you the autonomy, backing and support to lead? Apply now and help shape the future of secure digital delivery

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