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Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Cyber Security Consultant to join their expanding cyber capability team.\nThis is an opportunity to work on a diverse range of security-focused projects, helping organisations identify, assess and manage cyber and information security risks across complex environments.\nThe Role\nAs a Cyber Security Consultant, you will support clients in understanding and mitigating cyber security risks across IT, OT and business systems. You'll work closely with stakeholders to deliver risk assessments, security assurance activities and resilience-focused programmes across a variety of challenging and high-profile projects.\nSuccessful candidates may work across several specialist areas, including:\nInformation Security and Risk Management\nCyber Security Assurance\nOperational Technology (OT) Security\nSecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)\nBusiness and Operational Resilience\nSecure-by-Design Implementation\nKey Responsibilities\nConduct security risk assessments within complex operational and technology environments\nSupport clients in identifying, analysing and managing cyber security risks\nDeliver security assurance and governance activities aligned to recognised standards\nProvide cyber security advice across systems, networks and business processes\nContribute to resilience planning, incident preparedness and recovery activities\nEngage with customers and stakeholders to communicate risks and recommendations effectively\nSupport the development of secure and resilient solutions throughout project lifecycles\nEssential Experience\nExperience delivering cyber security, information security or risk management activities\nUnderstanding of security risk assessment methodologies and risk management principles\nExperience working directly with clients and stakeholders\nRelevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent demonstrable experience\nStrong communication, analytical and report-writing skills\nDesirable Experience\nKnowledge and application of Secure by Design principles\nExperience working with ISO 27001, NIST or similar security frameworks\nUnderstanding of security assurance and compliance activities\nFamiliarity with classified or highly regulated environments\nExperience within Defence, Government, Critical National Infrastructure, Nuclear or similarly regulated sectors\nExperience operating within multi-stakeholder project environments\nKnowledge of government security assurance frameworks\nWhat's on Offer\nCompetitive salary with regular review process\nHybrid and flexible working arrangements\nAnnual bonus scheme\nPrivate healthcare\nEnhanced pension scheme\nLife assurance\nExcellent holiday allowance with additional purchase options\nEnhanced family-friendly benefits\nProfessional membership support and funded development\nStructured career progression and training pathways\nCycle-to-work and travel loan schemes\nFlexible benefits package tailored to individual needs\nSecurity Requirements\nDue to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of UK Security Clearance.\nIf you are an experienced cyber security professional looking to work on impactful projects across national security, critical infrastructure and complex technology environments, we'd be delighted to discuss this opportunity with you in confidence","description_format":"text","description_chars":3668,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Flexible schedule","Hybrid work"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United Kingdom","iso":"GB","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Cybersecurity","Information Security"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-01T16:31:03Z"}],"liveness":{"score":30,"band":"fade","label":"Fading","p_open":1,"p_active":0.298,"p_room":1,"age_days":28,"expected_fill_days":96,"reasons":["conf:9","agency","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-02T01:58:20Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":60875,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/matchtech-cyber-security-consultant-3","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/matchtech-cyber-security-consultant-3.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-02T01:58:20Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":2551,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":2449,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-03T00:00:00Z"}}}