Security Consultant - SC Cleared
Security Consultant - SC Cleared
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GBP 60000 - 70000
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Job Description
Job Description
Security Consultant Defence & National Security
Location: Farnborough (Hybrid 23 days per week onsite)
Salary: 70000 excellent benefits
Clearance: Must be eligible for UK Government security clearance (SC)
Looking to apply your security expertise on projects that safeguard the UKs most critical systems This is a great opportunity for a Security Consultant to join a high-calibre team working across defence and national security programmes. Youll shape security architectures guide risk management and ensure cutting-edge technologies are deployed safely into government environments.
Youll work closely with engineering cyber and DevSecOps teams to design secure solutions mitigate vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with MOD regulations. If you want to be at the forefront of secure system design with real-world impact this could be the role for you.
What youll be doing
- Leading risk assessments within defence and security environments using recognised methodologies (e.g. NIST ISO 27005)
- Developing proportionate security and cyber architectures aligned to system GSC levels
- Producing key security documentation including risk assessments policies requirements and test plans/results
- Designing options and solutions to mitigate vulnerabilities across software infrastructure and operations
- Supporting delivery teams to understand and address security implications of emerging technologies
- Providing strategic direction on security projects and stakeholder engagement with MOD and government customers
What youll bring
- At least four years experience in an information security role
- Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and practical mitigation activities (technical procedural physical)
- Experience creating security documentation to support system development and assurance
- Excellent communication and report-writing skills with the ability to brief stakeholders clearly
- Familiarity with Agile DevSecOps or CI/CD principles in secure environments (desirable)
- Knowledge of MOD/HMG security standards (SPF JSPs) and classified systems (desirable)
Why this role
- Work on meaningful projects at the forefront of UK defence and security
- Join a supportive collaborative team with modern hybrid working
- Contributory pension scheme bonus scheme and private healthcare
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays flexible working and professional development opportunities
- Onsite perks at a great technology park: gym caf secure parking social events and modern breakout spaces
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