Join Cyberfort – Lead / Senior Cyber Security Consultant (Defence)
Location: Remote with willingness to travel (c.60% travel / 3 days on site)
Department: Consultancy
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
About Cyberfort
At Cyberfort, we’re securing the digital future. As a leading UK provider of cybersecurity solutions, we deliver cutting-edge services in Managed Detection & Response (MDR), Penetration Testing, Security Operations, and Strategic Consulting.
We’re large enough to offer exciting opportunities, yet agile enough to ensure every voice is heard. At Cyberfort, you’re not just joining a company, you’re becoming part of a mission-driven team.
Why Join Us?
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.
About the Role: Lead / Senior Cyber Security Consultant (Defence)
As a Senior Cyber Security Consultant, you will lead multiple client engagements and deliver strategic advisory and hands-on implementation of information security governance, risk management, and compliance.
Playing a pivotal role in delivering Secure by Design risk and security assurance services within MOD and Public Sector environments. You’ll collaborate with Senior Stakeholders and 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
· Lead 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.
What We’re Looking For
Expertise:
We’re seeking a seasoned security professional with strong technical expertise and proven leadership experience across the Defence and MOD landscape. You’ll ideally bring a blend of architectural insight, risk management capability, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Technical & Security Leadership: Demonstrated experience in Technical/Security Architecture or Governance, Risk & Compliance within Defence or MOD environments.
Collaboration & Communication: Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly. A team-oriented mindset and a passion for continual learning in cybersecurity.
Desirable Skills & Knowledge
Experience in Security Assurance Coordinator (SAC) roles or as a Delivery Team Security Lead
Understanding of MOD/GDS Secure by Design principles
Working knowledge of:
JSP440, JSP604/453, JSP490
Supplier Chain Assurance
Security legislation: GDPR, PCI DSS, ICO requirements
Security frameworks: ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls v8
Proficiency in:
Threat modelling techniques (kill chain, attack trees, etc.)
Cloud security (AWS, Azure), containerisation, and firewall technologies
Secure SDLC processes
Reviewing HLD/LLD documentation
ITHC scoping, coordination, and remediation
Awareness of AI security standards (ISO 42001 desirable)
Certifications:
CIISEC, or UK Cyber Security Council Registration (Chartered or Principal)
AWS/Azure Security (Professional level), CCSP, CISSP, CISM, ISO27001 Lead Audit
Clearance:
Must hold an active and transferable DV - Developed Vetting security clearance
Must be a sole British National
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.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re passionate about cybersecurity and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Learn More
Cyberfort Careers Page: https://careers.cyberfortgroup.com/
Working at Cyberfort: https://cyberfortgroup.com/about-us/careers-working-at-cyberfort/
At Cyberfort we are passionate about the cyber security services we deliver for our customers which keeps their people, data, systems and technology infrastructure secure, resilient and compliant.
Our business offers National Cyber Security Centre assured Consultancy services, Identification and Protection against cyber-attacks, proactive Detection and Response to security incidents through our security operations centre and a Secure and Recover set of Cloud solutions which keeps data safely stored, managed and available 24/7/365.
Over the past 20 years we have combined our market leading accreditations, peerless cyber security expertise, strong technology partnerships, investment in our future cyber professionals and secure locations to deliver a cyber security experience for customers which enables them to achieve their business and technology goals in an ever-changing digital world.
