Senior Consultant – Cyber Security Safety

Senior Consultant – Cyber Security for Safety

Company: Frazer‑Nash Consultancy

Salary Range: £60,000 to £70,000 per annum

Location: Any UK Frazer‑Nash Office

Working Pattern: Flexible hybrid – time split between office, client sites and working from home

Closing Date: 24 December (early applications encouraged)

Role

Description:

We are seeking a Senior Consultant to join our growing Cyber Security for Safety (CSS) capability as part of the Digital Systems Assurance group. This role will involve leading the delivery of cyber security artefacts that support safety assurance in regulated safety‑critical environments. You will work across high‑profile programmes in all domains, applying your expertise to shape secure, resilient systems.

• Lead the delivery of Cyber Security for Safety artefacts in line with relevant standards such as DO‑326A, ED‑202A, and ED‑203A.
• Conduct threat analysis, risk assessments, and define security requirements and architectures.
• Review and verify technical documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer standards.
• Integrate cyber security into safety‑critical software assurance activities (e.g. DO‑178C, DO‑254).
• Support system and safety assessments aligned with ARP
  4754A, ARP
  4761, and Def Stan 00‑970.
• Engage with clients to understand needs, shape solutions, and influence programme outcomes.
• Scope and cost technical work, and contribute to bids, proposals, and business development.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to capability development.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and domains including aerospace, defence, and transport.

• Practitioner‑level experience in DO‑326A and associated standards (DO‑356A, DO‑355).
• EUROCAE Aircraft Cyber Security Training or equivalent.
• Proven track record delivering cyber security artefacts in safety‑critical environments.
• Experience in safety‑critical software assurance (e.g. IEC 61508, DO‑178C, DO‑254).
• Familiarity with system and safety assessment standards (ARP
  4754A, ARP
  4761, Def Stan 00‑970, Def Stan 00‑55, Def Stan 00‑56).
• Understanding of broader cyber frameworks (e.g. ISO/IEC 27001/27005, NIST SP 800‑53/800‑160).
• Strong consultancy experience, including scoping, costing, and proposal development.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience leading technical teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and organisations.

Due to the nature of the work, candidates will be required to undergo pre‑employment screening and must satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday entitlement
• Flexible working options
• Holiday sale and purchase scheme
• Enhanced parental benefits
• Company pension scheme
• Targeted professional development
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare membership
• Bonus scheme linked to company performance
• Paid membership fees to a professional institution
• Support in attaining professional membership
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Season rail ticket loan

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Information Technology

Industries: Business Consulting and Services