Cyber Security Consultant (Vulnerability Management)

Cyber Security Consultant - Preston, Birmingham or London, UK

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• Up to £570 per day, Inside IR35,
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• Hybrid working with 2 days onsite
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• Active SC clearance required
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• 3 month contract duration
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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:

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• Work on nationally significant Defence programmes
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• Collaborative, high performing cyber team
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• Opportunity to influence governance across a multi-supplier environment
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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:

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• Align incident and vulnerability management processes across suppliers
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• Govern high severity security incidents and vulnerability lifecycles
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• Coordinate suppliers to ensure consistent delivery and reporting
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• Support audit readiness through evidence and assurance activities
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• Produce clear reporting for governance forums and BAU transition
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CYBER SECURITY CONSULTANT ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

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

Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly via