Cyber Security Consultant

Job Description

Overview

Leading the edge of transformation.

Join our organisation where we have a huge variety of projects on-the-go at any one time. So when you start this role with us it could take your career wherever your interests lie. Youll find everyone here is willing to pitch in and help because we all want you to succeed and were ready to help you grow.

When it comes to living your life we want you to get the most out of it. So talk to us about all our flexible and remote working policies that can support your personal priorities. Also ask us about some of our recent pledges for Womens Equality as well as being a Disability Confident and Inclusive Employer.

As a Cyber Security Consultant youll play a pivotal role in protecting Aerospace Defence and CNI/OT clients from evolving cyber threats. Youll work on projects that shape national security working alongside industry experts in a supportive innovative environment. We offer clear pathways for career advancement and professional development and this role will suit a recently qualified professional who is looking to take their career to the next level and provide real world benefit to return we offer a challenging and rewarding role career development an empowered and supportive working environment with a competitive reward package. We invest in your professional growth through certifications training and leadership pathways. You will work on business as usual technical refresh and new project environments applying technical knowledge and innovative thinking. You will help clients establish robust security governance perform risk assessments and deploy effective security controls and solutions aligned with business risk appetite.

The successful candidate will be a knowledgeable enthusiastic and conscientious individual who has the relevant Information Assurance and Security qualifications and experience in working in either Defence or CNI/OT. If you have strong cyber security fundamentals and are keen to develop expertise in Defence or CNI/OT well support you with training and certifications. You will work on a range of client facing projects large and small but will also be expected to contribute to winning new business and managing delivery. Projects are likely to involve working on client sites (although hybrid working allows us to be flexible) and may involve travel across the UK and occasionally overseas.

Your role

Client Delivery-

• Provide cyber security advice and guidance for clients in various environments.
• Lead and deliver risk assessments security governance and deployment of effective security controls tailored to client needs.
• Develop review and maintain security related artefacts policies and procedures to ensure compliance and best practice.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently balancing business and client priorities.
• Deliver high-quality work under pressure and to tight deadlines ensuring stakeholder expectations are met.

Technical Leadership-

• Apply technical security knowledge creatively to solve cyber security challenges.
• Assist in fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the security team.
• Articulate cyber security concepts and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Business Development-

• Assist with the identification of new business opportunities contributing to proposals and client engagement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients stakeholders and team members.

About you

• Experience of delivering technical cyber security consultancy in multi-disciplined environments with proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Background in information assurance including developing Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) conducting risk assessments and deploying appropriate security controls.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Strong organisational skills with experience managing multiple projects and tasks concurrently.
• Ability to deliver security outcomes to tight deadlines while maintaining quality and managing stakeholder expectations. Willingness and flexibility to travel throughout the UK (and occasionally overseas) as required.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g. ISO27000 CISMP CISM CISSP) are highly desirable. Solid understanding of Secure by Design methodology. Commitment to ongoing professional development and willingness to learn new frameworks and technologies.
• Experience in the UK Defence sector including knowledge of MoD security policies and processes (e.g. HMG Information Assurance Policies Security Policy Framework JSP440 JSP604/JSP453).
• Experience conducting and managing security assurance and accreditation activities for Defence capabilities or experience delivering cyber security consultancy in OT environments (e.g. energy utilities transportation).
• Experience in segmenting and securing industrial OT/ICS networks. Any Control & Instrumentation background would be an added advantage. Familiarity with OT cyber security standards or regulatory frameworks (e.g. IEC 62443 NIST CSF NIS Regulations HSE OG-0086).
• Relevant OT cyber security qualifications (e.g. GICSP IEC/ISA 62443). Membership of recognised security professional bodies (e.g. IISP IS2 BCS CIISEC).
• Ability to create client policies and procedures to meet corporate and regulatory requirements in OT environments. Experience selecting and deploying appropriate technology in live CNI environments.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health wellbeing financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

Were AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners and clients and our global team of consultants designers engineers and project managers we can change the world. Were committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So we offer a range of family friendly inclusive employment policies flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer we value applications from all backgrounds cultures and ability.

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At AtkinsRéalis we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender ethnic or national origin sexual identity and orientation age religion or disability but enriches itself through these differences.