At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure security risks are managed and provide expert advice on IT security.
- Company: Join the DVLA's Cyber Security Services team in a supportive environment.
- Benefits: Flexible working, generous pension contributions, and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Other info: Access to on-site gym, nursery, and a culture of inclusion and diversity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cyber security while enjoying a great work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Experience in Cyber Security and strong problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 £ per year.
- Cyber Security Consultant
- Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
- Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 23rd August 2026
Salary: £39,163 (The salary of £39,163 (basic salary £35,663) includes a non-pensionable Recruitment and Retention Allowance of £3,500) A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Available Positions: 3
As a Cyber Security Consultant, you will be part of the Cyber Security Services team, ensuring security risks are identified, assessed and managed across a range of business as usual (BAU) activities and supporting ongoing compliance.
Reporting to the Lead Cyber Security Consultant, the team is responsible for providing advice and guidance to IT workstreams delivering Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s (DVLA’s) web services, liaising with other teams in the IT department, providing security architecture input to technical designs and solutions and acting as a source of advice and guidance to the cyber security team and the wider agency.
- Top Responsibilities
- Monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of the Cyber Security processes across the organisation and make recommendations for continual improvement.
- Pro-actively pre-empt and manage risks and issues, providing solutions and escalating as required.
- Provide timely subject matter expert advice and consultancy in accordance with HMG security guidelines and DVLA policy on IT and information security issues to DVLA staff and to the service provider.
- Be responsible for the production of relevant security documentation for DVLA systems in line with HMG Information Assurance guidance.
- Undertake ad hoc risk assessments in line with the agreed risk assessment methodology within agreed timescales in order to provide senior manager with the appropriate information to make information risk management decisions.
For more information on the role and responsibilities please see the full job advert on CS Jobs using the link provided.
Benefits
- Best in class learning and development tailored to your role.
- An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
- Generous employer contribution of 28.9%, depending on chosen pension scheme
- Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance
- Digital communities with clear career frameworks.
- On-site gym plus personal training available (membership applies).
- On-site nursery, restaurants and coffee bar.
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing by 1 each year (up to 30) & 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
- 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
- Free parking.
About You
- To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:
- Experience in a Cyber Security or Information Security role.
- Solid knowledge of various information security frameworks.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Broad understanding of cloud-based technical environment.
Qualifications/licenses
- Professional information security certification – CISMP or similar, or willingness to attain.
- This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Sunday 23rd August 2026
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Cyber Security Consultant in Swansea employer: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
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