Solution Engineering Defence Lead
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 23, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jun 1, 2026. PwC UK scores A on the Alion truth index.
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Senior ManagerJob Description & Summary
About the role
You’ll join PwC’s Cyber, Data and Technology Resilience practice, working with Defence and government clients on complex cyber security challenges. As a Senior Manager, you’ll lead solution design and bid strategy for Defence cyber opportunities, shaping how PwC wins and delivers work across large programmes. You’ll translate deep technical expertise into commercially sound, high-quality proposals, working with sector leaders to grow our Defence business and strengthen cyber resilience across critical national infrastructure and mission-critical systems.
What your days will look like
You’ll lead the design of cyber solutions and proposals that enable PwC to win and deliver impactful work in the Defence sector:
Lead solution design and bid strategy from opportunity shaping through to submission
Design delivery models, including team structures, tools and approaches tailored to each engagement
Develop and review high-quality proposal content, ensuring technical credibility and alignment to client needs
Define PwC’s role within complex programmes, including collaboration with internal teams and external partners
Support client engagement activity where technical expertise is required to progress opportunities
Develop reusable cyber propositions and contribute to the growth of Defence offerings
This role is for you if
You have significant experience in cyber security, including time spent within or supporting the Defence sector
You have a strong technical foundation, with hands-on experience in security architecture, assurance or cyber operations
You have experience leading or contributing to successful bids within complex, regulated environments
You understand Defence security governance, assurance and accreditation processes
You are able to design pragmatic delivery models within large, multi-party programmes
You are confident presenting and writing clear, compelling technical content for senior stakeholders
You hold current Developed Vetting (DV) clearance (or recently lapsed and renewable)
What you’ll receive from us:
No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.
We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Cloud Security, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Conducting Research, Creativity, Cyber Defense, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption, Inclusion, Influence, Information Security, Intellectual Curiosity, Intelligence Analysis, Intelligence Report, Intrusion Detection, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), IT Operations, Learning Agility {+ 24 more}Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?
YesGovernment Clearance Required?
YesJob Posting End Date