Security Consultant

Salary: £40,000 - 40,000 per year

Requirements

• We are seeking an experienced Security Consultant.
• We require strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk management and security best practice.
• We require expert knowledge across key and emerging security domains such as cloud security, infrastructure security, identity and access management and application security.
• We require experience working with recognised security frameworks and standards such as ISO27001, NIST 800-53 and CIS.
• We require excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• We require strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• We require the ability to be self-motivated, collaborative and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Recognised industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA or comparable cybersecurity qualifications are desirable.
• All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard.
• Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role.

Responsibilities

• We provide security consulting and advisory services to support clients and internal stakeholders in managing cyber risk.
• We conduct security assessments, risk reviews and gap analysis to identify security weaknesses, develop mitigation strategies and implement security improvements.
• We contribute to the design and review of secure architectures, systems and technology solutions.
• We support the development and implementation of security policies, standards and governance frameworks.
• We communicate security risk and recommendations clearly through reports, presentations and stakeholder discussions.
• We facilitate workshops, risk reviews and security discussions with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• We support assurance activities such as audits, compliance reviews and supplier or third-party risk assessments.
• We work closely with technical teams, business leaders and specialists within our organisation and client organisations to identify risks, design effective security solutions and support implementation of robust security strategies.

Technologies

• Cloud
• Support
• Security
• Network

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We are BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts working collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in demanding environments. This Security Consultant role is based in London, Leeds, Manchester or Frimley with hybrid and flexible working arrangements available. We offer a supportive culture, meaningful work, lifelong learning, tailored rewards and a strong focus on financial and personal wellbeing, balanced working and inclusion. Our Government business unit protects critical networks and helps defend the connected world, and we are committed to a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive.

last updated 36 week of 2026