About this role
Salary: £70,000 - 110,000 per year
Requirements: An experienced consultant with a background in Cyber SecurityMinimum 3-5 years of experience in Information Security related positionsMinimum 2-3 years of experience in security architectureCertification in AWS or Azure for Architecture and Security or similarIASME / Cyber Essentials Plus certifiedKnowledge of secure network architecture and technical designExperience in creating secure architecture in either AWS or AzureExperience providing expert strategy, risk and technical advice, guidance and support on cyber security in business-as-usual and live or planned projectsBroad range of cyber and information security skills, knowledge and experience, including security threats and vulnerabilities impacting system hardware, software and other infrastructure componentsAbility to carry out gap analysis for specific domains, identify gaps in existing capabilities and service maturityAbility to identify missing cybersecurity and cyber-resiliency capabilities in alignment with changing business needs, threat landscape and technical requirementsKnowledge of identifying, developing and communicating threat modellingExperience working as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary teamExcellent stakeholder management, presentation and communication skillsPro-active approach to personal and professional developmentMust hold, or be able to hold, an HMG Security Check (SC) clearanceAbility to apply standards, practices, codes and assessment of certification programmes relevant to the IT industry and business domainKnowledge of the IT/IS infrastructure and the IT applications and service processes used within the organisationAbility to use tools or systems that provide security access controlProficiency in the principles and application of cloud/virtualisation, including ownership responsibilities and security implicationsExperience in writing and creating Cyber Security documents such as Risk Assessments, ESRM, DPIA and producing patterns and supporting quality assuranceSecurity certification such as ISC2 CISSP, ISC2 CCSP, ISACA CISM or similarKnowledge of evolving digital technology and applications such as AI, digital twins or IoTKnowledge of the principles, practices, tools and techniques of IT auditingExperience working on central government, local government and public corporations projects and deliverablesExperience in the discipline associated with large or complex data setsKnowledge of computer-mediated tools for creating, sharing or exchanging information in virtual communities and networksExperience preparing and presenting business cases, RFPs, ITTs and statements of requirements/work Responsibilities: Interact with senior stakeholders across departments and understand the cyber security challenges faced by clientsManage, deliver and lead cyber security and cyber risk assignments, including producing documentation, reports and recommendationsQuality assure work produced by team membersWork as a subject matter expert to support a team and manage a larger team in delivering engagements at scaleMaintain awareness of key business and industry trends and understand how they impact responses to cyber riskResearch, articulate and pitch complex and innovative architecture and security advice at both business and technical levelsJustify and communicate design decisions directly to key customer stakeholders, including senior managementDevelop vision, principles and strategy for security architects for one project or technologyProvide trusted, pragmatic and agnostic advice to help clients navigate complex, risk-driven cyber decisionsUnderstand the impact of decisions, balancing requirements and choosing between approachesInvestigate major breaches of security and recommend appropriate control improvementsContribute to the development of information security policy, standards, procedures and guidelinesAct as the point of escalation for architects in lower grade rolesLead the technical design of systems and services Technologies: AIAWSAzureCloudHardwareIoTSupportNetworkSecurityActive DirectoryArchitect More:
Since our establishment in 1990, we have partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to improve and safeguard public-facing services, using digital thinking to keep our public services centred around citizens. We are a customer-centric consultancy, system integrator and software house with a human touch, and we work collaboratively to support clients, share skills and solve problems. We value learning from mistakes, and we are experts in delivering secure, resilient cyber and information services. This full-time Cyber Security Consultant role sits within our Capabilities, IT - Cybersecurity department. We offer autonomy to develop and grow your skills, exciting project work that makes a difference in society, inspiring leadership, a supportive and collaborative environment, development through LinkedIn Learning and management training, wellness support, flexible working including home working and part time, social activities, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy 5 extra days, paid volunteering days, pension, life assurance, private medical insurance, worldwide travel insurance, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, and travel support including a season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme.
last updated 36 week of 2026