Principal SOC Consultant
Rate: Up to £90,000 + company benefits
Clearance level: Must hold live SC clearance
Location: Mainly remote with some travel as per client requirements, typically multiple cities available (e.g., London, Bristol, Manchester, Corsham)
About the Role
This consultant would typically fulfil a senior leadership position within the public sector and Defence, responsible for setting, leading, and delivering the vision for a modern, secure digital environment.
The priorities for this role include:
*Coordinating and integrating public sector/ Defence digital services
*Leveraging artificial intelligence for public benefit
*Strengthening and expanding digital and data infrastructure
*Elevating leadership and investing in talent
*Funding for outcomes and encouraging innovation
*Promoting transparency and accountability
A typical role would be within a public sector or Defence organisation that employs a diverse and skilled workforce across various locations. You will work alongside highly skilled digital professionals to address national digital challenges and help millions access essential services.
Qualifications and Certifications
*Familiarity with information security best practices, standards, and frameworks (e.g., Cyber Assessment Framework, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, COBIT 5, CIS CSC 2, Cyber Essentials Plus, PCI DSS) is beneficial.
*Membership in relevant institutions or bodies (e.g., Institute of Information Security Professionals, Council for Registered Ethical Security Testers)
*Relevant industry qualifications and accreditations:
- Operations Centre Analyst
- Offensive Security Certified Professional,
- Certified Information Security Management
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- Relevant government qualifications or accreditations


Reasonable Adjustments:
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