Cyber Security Consultant
Computappoint · Hounslow, England ·
Last confirmed by our partners on 23 Oct 2026.
Account Manager & Senior Technical Recruitment Consultant
Cyber Security Consultant
Base pay range
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Salary & Requirements
- Salary Range: £55k to £65k (DOE)
- Security Clearance: Ideally active clearance: National Security Vetted, SC or DV, if not, willing to undergo government security vetting process
- Travel / Locations: Consultants will often be required to visit client sites in South-West England, situated along the M3/M4 corridor (mostly between Bristol and West London)
About the Role
My client, a leading Cyber Security Professional Services Specialist are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Consultant to provide high level technical security advice, guidance and support to a range of public sector clients e.g. Police, HMG and MoD. Practical experience and excellent knowledge of this sector and related security requirements is a strong requirement.
What You'll Be Doing
- Providing security consultancy and support to public sector clients such as HMG, Police & MoD related (as well as other sector) clients
- Reviewing the effectiveness of existing security controls and proposing proportionate security improvements
- Production of formal deliverables such as accreditation evidence, security policies and operating procedures (e.g. SyOPs), risk assessments, and security assurance management plans.
- Understanding, assessing and articulating business and information risk at a technical and business process level
Skills & Knowledge
- Previous experience in similar roles.
- Knowledge and understanding of public sector (e.g. HMG, Police, and MoD) cyber security policy, standards, guidance, security processes and organisation
- Expert understanding of Secure by Design and associated tooling, e.g. MoD Continual Assurance Activity Tracker, and HMG SbD Self Assurance Tracker
- Knowledge and understanding of MOD cyber security policy, e.g. JSP440, standards and guidance
- Related Cyber Security Certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CCSP) and / or Education based in IT Security
Services offered by Computappoint Limited are those of an Employment Business and/or Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting and Computer and Network Security
Location
South West, England, United Kingdom
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