Senior Cyber Security Consultant - Contract

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Security Consultant to support a major, complex engineering and technology programme. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing team delivering security assurance and Secure by Design activities within a highly regulated environment.

Contract Details

• Rate: £525per day (Inside IR35)
• Contract Length: Initial 3 months with strong extension potential
• Location: Hybrid working - 2 days per week on-site across Reading and Bristol, 3 days remote
• Travel: Business travel fully expensed
• Clearance: Active SC Clearance required, DV preferred
• Start Date: ASAP (within the next few weeks)

Responsibilities

• Lead Secure by Design activities across complex technology programmes
• Provide cyber security guidance to engineering and architecture teams
• Conduct security risk assessments and threat analysis
• Review and define security controls, standards and requirements
• Support security assurance, governance and compliance activities
• Work closely with stakeholders to embed security throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Produce and maintain security documentation and technical security artefacts

Essential Experience

• 8-10 years' experience in Cyber Security consultancy, architecture or assurance roles
• Strong Secure by Design expertise
• Experience conducting security risk assessments and security reviews
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary technical teams
• Experience within highly regulated or security-conscious environments

Desirable Skills

• Active DV Clearance
• CISSP and/or CISM certification
• Experience supporting large-scale technology, engineering or transformation programmes
• Knowledge of security governance, assurance and accreditation processes

Additional Information

• Occasional international travel (approximately quarterly)
• All travel expenses covered
• Candidates should be available to start within the next few weeks

If you're a security professional with strong Secure by Design experience, active clearance, and availability for an immediate start, we'd like to hear from you.