Anson McCade
Cyber Security Consultant
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Security Consultant Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Security Consultant to join a highly regarded cyber security consulting team delivering complex digital transformation programmes across the Public Sector, Defence, Central Government, and Healthcare.
This role offers the chance to work on nationally significant programmes, helping organisations strengthen their cyber resilience while designing secure, scalable technology solutions. The successful candidate will collaborate with architects, engineers, business leaders, and technical specialists to embed security into major transformation initiatives from strategy through to implementation.
For professionals who enjoy solving complex security challenges, influencing enterprise architecture, and working with cutting-edge technologies, this represents an outstanding career opportunity.
The Role
The Security Consultant will provide cyber security expertise across large-scale transformation programmes, ensuring security is embedded throughout the solution lifecycle.
Working with clients and multidisciplinary delivery teams, they will assess risk, develop secure architectures, advise on regulatory compliance, and help organisations adopt modern security practices that support long-term digital transformation.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Design secure architectures for enterprise technology solutions and large digital transformation programmes.
- Provide cyber security guidance throughout the delivery of complex business and technology initiatives.
- Advise clients on security best practice, governance, and regulatory compliance.
- Develop security strategies that reduce organisational risk while enabling business objectives.
- Perform security risk assessments and identify vulnerabilities within solution architectures.
- Communicate technical security concepts and risk mitigation strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development of secure reference architectures and threat models.
- Research emerging threats, technologies, and innovative approaches to solving complex cyber security challenges.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure security is integrated across all phases of project delivery.
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Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in cyber security consulting and a genuine passion for improving security across critical UK organisations.
Applicants should demonstrate experience in:
- Cyber security architecture and secure solution design.
- Security risk management and governance.
- Enterprise security technologies, including:
- Privileged Access Management (PAM)
- Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Network Security
- Encryption technologies
- Threat modelling and secure reference architecture development.
- IT infrastructure, enterprise architecture, and modern technology design principles.
- Advising clients on recognised security standards and frameworks, including:
- ISO 27001
- NIST
- GDPR
- PCI-DSS
- Communicating effectively with senior stakeholders, technical teams, and programme leadership.
- Working within large-scale technology transformation programmes.
- Exposure to Cloud Security and Network Security would be highly advantageous.
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Desired Qualifications
The organisation is particularly interested in professionals who hold, or are working towards, industry-recognised certifications such as:
- CISSP
- SABSA
- Or equivalent cyber security certifications
Candidates who currently hold SC or DV Security Clearance, or who are eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance, are encouraged to apply.
Why Join?
This opportunity offers the chance to work alongside experienced cyber security professionals on some of the UK's most challenging and high-profile transformation programmes.
Successful candidates will benefit from:
- Exposure to large-scale Public Sector and Defence transformation projects.
- Continuous technical and professional development.
- Access to leading cyber security technologies and methodologies.
- Opportunities to work with highly experienced consultants and industry specialists.
- A collaborative environment that encourages innovation, knowledge sharing, and career progression.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements with client site engagement where required.
If you're looking to develop your career in Cyber Security Consulting, Security Architecture, or Public Sector Cyber Security, while making a meaningful impact across critical national services, this role offers an excellent platform for long-term growth.
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