Cyber Security Consultant
Posted Today by Synapri
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Cyber Security Consultant role involves supporting the UK Government's public-sector programmes by expanding the Cyber Security capability. Candidates will work in a remote or hybrid environment, engaging in various cyber security disciplines, from operational roles to strategic leadership. The position requires SC or DV security clearance and a strong interest in cyber security. Successful applicants will contribute to secure service delivery and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance security outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support secure service delivery for UK Government departments.
- Detect, analyse, and respond to cyber threats.
- Design secure architectures and advise on technology risk.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and security testing.
- Develop and improve cyber policies, processes, and assurance activities.
- Engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive security outcomes.
Key Skills:
- A strong interest or background in cyber security.
- Understanding of security principles, tooling, frameworks, or Government standards (e.g., NCSC, ISO 27001, NIST, JSPs).
- Good communication skills and ability to work in a team-focused environment.
- A proactive, analytical mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Eligibility to undergo UK Security Clearance (SC or DV depending on role).
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Sector: Public Sector / Government
Job Title: Cyber Security Consultant
Type: Contractor
Location: Remote/London/UK (remote/hybrid working - occasional site visits)
Duration: 6 months +
Vetting: SC or DV security clearance required
Job Description
We are expanding our Cyber Security capability to support a growing portfolio of UK Government public-sector programmes. We are seeking talented individuals across all experience levels—from early-career analysts to senior technical specialists and strategic security leaders to join our service delivery teams. If you Security Cleared and passionate about defending critical national services, delivering security excellence, and working in a mission-driven environment, please apply.
We are recruiting across a broad range of cyber security disciplines, including but not limited to:
- Security Operations & Monitoring
- Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analysts
- Incident Responders & Digital Forensics Specialists
- Threat Intelligence Analysts
- Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Cyber Security Analysts
- Security Assurance Coordinators
- Risk & Compliance Consultants
- Information Security Managers
- Architecture & Engineering
- Security Architects (Junior through Principal)
- Cloud Security Engineers
- Penetration Testers / Security Testers
- Vulnerability Management Specialists
- Strategic, Delivery & Leadership Roles
- Cyber Programme & Project Managers
- Service Delivery Managers
- Security Leads & Technical SMEs
Depending on your role, you may:
- Support secure service delivery for UK Government departments.
- Detect, analyse, and respond to cyber threats.
- Design secure architectures and advise on technology risk.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and security testing.
- Develop and improve cyber policies, processes, and assurance activities.
- Engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive security outcomes.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experience levels. Successful candidates will typically demonstrate:
- A strong interest or background in cyber security.
- Understanding of security principles, tooling, frameworks, or Government standards (e.g., NCSC, ISO 27001, NIST, JSPs).
- Good communication skills and ability to work in a team-focused environment.
- A proactive, analytical mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Eligibility to undergo UK Security Clearance (SC or DV depending on role).
Our client operates remote/hybrid working, occasional client site visits will be required into London, or other National offices. For further details please apply including full CV.