Cyber Security Consultant

Package:  50,850 – 56,500 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits Role :
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Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Cyber Security Consultant at either our Portsmouth, Farnborough, Malvern, Amesbury, Lincoln or Bristol site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role As a Cyber Security Consultant, you will have the opportunity to work with customers understanding and advising on cyber security vulnerability, risks, audit & compliance in a business or operation context and cyber security threat environment

Day-to-day, you’ll be involved in a multitude of cyber security activities including generating business risk models, audit processes, cyber security vulnerability analysis and identifying and articulating mitigations for cyber risk developing cyber security risk case to customers.

Your responsibilities will include:

Applying cyber security frameworks and industry standards, including NIST and ISO
27001, to support risk assessments and security assurance activities

Assisting with the identification, assessment and documentation of cyber security risks, vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies across systems and business processes

Supporting security accreditation, compliance and governance activities, helping organisations understand and manage cyber risk effectively

Engaging with customers and stakeholders to gather requirements, communicate findings and present clear security recommendations

Building knowledge of digital technologies, computer networks and cyber threat frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK to support security analysis and decision-making

Contributing to cyber security projects within government, defence and critical national infrastructure environments, working independently while seeking guidance and development opportunities when required

Essential experience of the Cyber Security Consultant:  Previous experience in security vulnerability, risk, audit & compliance

Digitally literate (including fluency in Microsoft Office tools)
Previous experience applying/working to relevant NIST and ISO
27001 frameworks and standards

Essential qualifications for the Cyber Security Consultant:

STEM degree or equivalent or relevant experience

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at either our Portsmouth, Farnborough, Malvern, Amesbury, Lincoln or Bristol site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. Customer travel will be required.

Multi-SiteQinetiQ operates state-of-the-art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security. Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join Qineti

Q. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and…