Job description
Cyber Security Consultant - Preston, Birmingham or London, UK
• Up to £570 per day, Inside IR35,
• Hybrid working with 2 days onsite
• Active SC clearance required
• 3 month contract duration
ABOUT THE CLIENT:
Our client is a well-established technology consultancy delivering critical cyber security programmes across the UK Defence sector. You will join a large-scale transformation programme focused on improving operational governance and security processes across a complex supplier landscape. Due to continued project growth, they are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Consultant to support the next phase of delivery.
THE BENEFITS:
• Work on nationally significant Defence programmes
• Collaborative, high performing cyber team
• Opportunity to influence governance across a multi-supplier environment
THE CYBER SECURITY CONSULTANT ROLE:
You will support the transition to a SIAM operating model by governing and aligning security incident and vulnerability management processes across multiple suppliers.
This is a governance focused role, ensuring consistent standards, reporting and assurance rather than carrying out hands-on SOC or incident response activities.
You will:
• Align incident and vulnerability management processes across suppliers
• Govern high severity security incidents and vulnerability lifecycles
• Coordinate suppliers to ensure consistent delivery and reporting
• Support audit readiness through evidence and assurance activities
• Produce clear reporting for governance forums and BAU transition
CYBER SECURITY CONSULTANT ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
• Sole UK National
• Experience within security incident management, vulnerability management or cyber governance
• Experience working within SIAM or multi-supplier environments
• Strong understanding of incident and vulnerability management lifecycles
• Experience interpreting outputs from SOC and vulnerability management tooling
• Excellent stakeholder management and governance experience
• Defence or highly regulated industry experience would be beneficial
TO BE CONSIDERED:
Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly via