At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead project security for key defence programmes and manage security risks.
- Company: Remote role with a focus on defence and cybersecurity.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, flexible remote work, and impactful projects.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with top-tier teams and enhance your career.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of cybersecurity in critical defence initiatives.
- Qualifications: Experience in cyber security governance and risk management.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Location: Remote (Bristol)
Day Rate: £500 - £540
Contract Length: 6 Months
The Role
We are looking for a Senior Security Consultant to act as the focal point for project security across key defence programmes.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary point of contact for project security matters.
- Manage and maintain project security risks and risk registers.
- Produce and maintain Security Management Plans, security artefacts and assurance evidence.
- Support security audits, compliance activities, gate reviews and security cases.
- Provide security reporting, dashboards, KPIs and governance updates to senior stakeholders.
- Work with project, engineering, procurement and security teams to ensure security requirements are implemented effectively.
Requirements
- Experience in Project Security, Security Assurance, Information Assurance or Cyber Security Governance.
- Strong cyber security understanding and the ability to ensure systems are cyber secure by design.
- Experience managing security risks, risk registers and assurance activities.
- Experience producing security documentation such as: Security Management Plans (SMPs), Risk Registers, RMADS, Security Cases, Assurance evidence packs.
- Experience supporting audits, compliance and governance reviews.
- Understanding of IT infrastructure, networking and secure systems.
- Knowledge of ISO27001 and risk management best practices.
Desirable
- Defence, Aerospace or Government experience.
Senior Security Consultant employer: RC Fornax
RC Fornax is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of Greater London. Employees benefit from competitive remuneration, comprehensive training programmes, and opportunities for professional growth while working on impactful defence projects that contribute to national security. Join us to be part of a team that values your expertise and supports your career development in a meaningful way.
