Cyber Security Consultant
QinetiQ
- London, England, United Kingdom
- London, England, United Kingdom
About
Greater Lincoln Area, United Kingdom
Package:
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID:
SF19289
Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting edge defence technology to groundbreaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Cyber Security Consultant at any of our main sites, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
The Role As a Cyber Security Consultant, you will join our Information Assurance and Cyber Risk team that provides expert risk assessments, analysis, and advice to clients within the Defence Sector. Day‑to‑day you will advise on cyber‑security vulnerability, risks, audit & compliance in a business or operational context and the cyber‑security threat environment.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
Creating business risk models and associated material, in support of operational cyber security and business planning across a range of different domains or sectors using established frameworks (e.g., NIST, UK Government)
Undertake cyber security audit processes in support of operational and business planning activity across a range of different domains or sectors against recognised standards (e.g., ISO27001, UK Government)
Undertake cyber security vulnerability analysis to provide a rich picture of organisational maturity and risk exposure to cyber security, in support of operational and business planning activity across a range of different domains or sectors using established frameworks (e.g., NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, UK Government)
Identify mitigations for cyber risk in each business or operational scenario and threat environment
Support development of cyber security risk cases in a given business or operational context
Essential Experience of the Cyber Security Consultant
Digitally literate (including fluency in Microsoft Office tools)
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in security vulnerability, risk, audit & compliance
Understand relevant NIST frameworks and ISO27001 standards and how to apply them in practice
Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK
Essential Qualifications for the Cyber Security Consultant We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.
This role is 37 hours per week based at any of our main UK sites. Hybrid working patterns available. Travel to customer sites will be expected.
Multi‑Site QinetiQ operates state‑of‑the‑art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security.
Why Join QinetiQ? As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. We thrive on innovation and the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges. As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, we constantly discover new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential.
Our Benefits
Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Volunteering opportunities - helping charities and local community
Our Recruitment Process We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which mean factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.
Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for DV clearance, as a minimum.
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Languages
- English
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