At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver risk and security assurance services in MOD and Public Sector environments.
- Company: Join Cyberfort, a leader in cybersecurity with a mission to protect communities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private healthcare, flexible working, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Inclusive culture with growth opportunities and support for diverse backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by helping businesses combat evolving cyber threats.
- Qualifications: Experience in Governance, Risk and Compliance; passion for cybersecurity.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
About the Role
Location: Hybrid / East England - 3 days on-site presence required
Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
As a Cyber Security Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering Secure by Design risk and security assurance services within MOD and Public Sector environments. You’ll collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to define and implement security risk assessments and best practice solutions, ensuring alignment with business risk appetites and transformation goals. You’ll be part of a knowledge-sharing culture, working alongside expert peers in Secure Architecture and Risk Planning. This role supports the next phase of Cyberfort’s growth and contributes to our mission of enabling clients to make proportionate, risk-informed decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver Secure by Design risk and security assurance functions within MOD/Public Sector.
- Lead and advise on risk management frameworks, ISMS, and Enterprise Security Risk Management.
- Facilitate security and risk workshops with Authority departments.
- Produce clear reporting on vulnerabilities, risks, controls, and treatment activities.
- Provide pragmatic remediation and risk management guidance.
- Support secure design across technology platforms including cloud infrastructures.
- Contribute to blogs and research within the Cyberfort community.
Qualifications
- Proven experience working in Governance, Risk and Compliance within Public Sector/MOD.
- Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork abilities.
- Passion for cybersecurity and continuous learning.
Certifications
- AWS/Azure Security Professional, CCSP, CISSP, CISM, CIISEC, UK Cyber Security Council registration (Chartered or Principal).
Clearance
Due to the nature of the projects, you’ll be working on, you must hold an active and transferable DV (Developed vetting) clearance. Must be a British citizen / resident in UK.
Benefits
- Purpose-Driven Work – Help protect businesses and communities from evolving cyber threats.
- Growth & Development – Access mentoring, apprenticeships, graduate schemes, and continuous learning platforms.
- Inclusive Culture – We champion diversity through our Women’s Network, Neurodiversity Awareness, and Inclusion Committee.
- Flexible Working – Hybrid and remote options to support work-life balance.
- Top-Tier Benefits – Competitive salary, private healthcare, wellbeing support, generous holiday allowance, and more.
Inclusive Hiring
We understand that one size doesn’t fit all. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, we’re here to support you. Cyberfort is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a CyberFirst partner, and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.
