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At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Principal Cyber Security Consultant at either our Portsmouth, Farnborough, Malvern, Amesbury, Lincoln or Bristol site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.\nThe Role\n As a Principal Cyber Security Consultant, you will have the opportunity to work with customers providing cyber security consultancy with business or operational impact.\nDay-to-day, you’ll be involved in a multitude of cyber security activities including leading cyber security consultancy with key customers at a senior level influencing an organisation response to the developing security landscapes.\nYour responsibilities will include:\nProviding cyber security consultancy to customers and senior stakeholders, helping organisations understand and respond to evolving security challenges and business risks\nSupporting the development of business cases and investment strategies by articulating the impact of cyber security risks on operational and organisational outcomes\nOverseeing and applying the outputs of cyber security maturity assessments to identify strengths, areas for improvement and opportunities to enhance resilience\nInterpreting cyber security risk models, audits and assurance activities to support informed decision-making and effective risk management across a range of environments\nAssessing cyber vulnerabilities and organisational security maturity using recognised frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK and UK Government guidance to provide actionable recommendations\nContributing innovative cyber security solutions, methodologies and bid responses that deliver value to customers and support business growth\nEssential experience of the Principal Cyber Security Consultant:\nExtensive experience applying cyber security principles and best practices across business and operational environments to deliver secure, resilient and effective outcomes\nPrevious experience providing strategic cyber security advice, developing business cases and shaping security strategies that deliver measurable organisational benefits\nPrior experience evaluating cyber security solutions, architectures and emerging approaches, including Zero Trust, while applying frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO27001 and MITRE ATT&CK within complex environments\nExtensive experience in a range of different areas/activities\nPrevious experience leading customer engagement and business development activities, creating competitive solution strategies and contributing compelling content to successful bid responses\nThe ability to influence senior stakeholders, building collaborative relationships and leading teams through coaching, mentoring and effective delivery across complex programmes and projects\nEssential qualifications for the Principal Cyber Security Consultant:\nSTEM degree or equivalent or relevant experience\n\nWe 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.\nThis role is 37 hours per week based at either our Portsmouth, Farnborough, Malvern, Amesbury, Lincoln or Bristol site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. 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Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. 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