Full job descriptionCyber Security Consultant - Preston, Birmingham or London, UK


*Up to £570 per day, Inside IR35,
*Hybrid working with 2 days onsite
*Active SC clearance required
*3 month contract duration
ABOUT THE CLIENT:
Our client is a well-established technology consultancy delivering critical cyber security programmes across the UK Defence sector. You will join a large-scale transformation programme focused on improving operational governance and security processes across a complex supplier landscape. Due to continued project growth, they are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Consultant to support the next phase of delivery.
THE BENEFITS:
*Work on nationally significant Defence programmes
*Collaborative, high performing cyber team
*Opportunity to influence governance across a multi-supplier environment

THE CYBER SECURITY CONSULTANT ROLE:
You will support the transition to a SIAM operating model by governing and aligning security incident and vulnerability management processes across multiple suppliers.


This is a governance focused role, ensuring consistent standards, reporting and assurance rather than carrying out hands-on SOC or incident response activities.

You will:
*Align incident and vulnerability management processes across suppliers
*Govern high severity security incidents and vulnerability lifecycles
*Coordinate suppliers to ensure consistent delivery and reporting
*Support audit readiness through evidence and assurance activities
*Produce clear reporting for governance forums and BAU transition

CYBER SECURITY CONSULTANT ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
*Sole UK National
*Experience within security incident management, vulnerability management or cyber governance
*Experience working within SIAM or multi-supplier environments
*Strong understanding of incident and vulnerability management lifecycles
*Experience interpreting outputs from SOC and vulnerability management tooling
*Excellent stakeholder management and governance experience
*Defence or highly regulated industry experience would be beneficial

TO BE CONSIDERED:
Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly via