Principal Cyber Security Consultant

Sector: Defence, Security & CNIReference: BH-20820 An established engineering and technology consultancy is looking for a Principal Cyber Security Consultant to support the delivery of complex and high-profile programmes across defence, critical national infrastructure and operational technology environments.

This organisation promotes professional development, offering a supportive environment alongside opportunities to expand technical capability, gain certifications and progress into leadership roles. You will have the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects that directly support national capability and resilience.

The Role

Deliver cyber security consultancy services, risk assessments and security assurance activities across Defence, CNI and OT environments Develop security governance documentation, policies and controls aligned to client and regulatory requirements, such as ISO27001 and IEC 62443 Support and advise stakeholders on technical cyber security challenges and secure by design approaches Contribute to project delivery, business development and mentor junior team members

Requirements

Cyber security professional with experience across defence, aerospace and/or national infrastructure environments with an understanding of operational technologies Background in conducting and managing security assurance and accreditation activities, relevant certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, CISMP, CCSP, ISO27001 or GICSP or similar Experience in segmenting and securing industrial OT/ICS networks; familiarity with OT cyber security standards or frameworks, e.g.

IEC 62443, NIST CSF, NIS Regulations, HSE OG-0086 Relevant OT cyber security qualifications (e.g., GICSP, IEC/ISA 62443) and membership of recognised security professional bodies (e.g., IISP, IS2, BCS, CIISEC) would be desirable Background in ISMS development, security governance and risk assessments Excellent communication skills, able to meet client requirements and explain complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences Ideally, security cleared (SC or higher), as you will need full SC to be able to start in the role Due to the nature of work at our client's site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens who hold SC clearance or can obtain it.

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

You are free to resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then. These are permanent roles.

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