Senior Cyber Security Consultant

Package: £65,700 - £73,000 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

Role ID: SF20193

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 ground breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Senior Cyber Security Consultant at our customer site in Corsham, 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 Senior Cyber Security Consultant, you will lead across areas providing advice and support to a number of different areas in support of our customers.

Day-to-day, you will lead cyber security vulnerability analysis, cyber security audit processes, the generation of business risk models and providing advice and support to cyber exercise scenario creation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• The leading of the provision of advice & support to cyber exercise scenario creation in relation to the security posture, standards, regulation, vulnerabilities & attack paths appropriate to the business to meet the exercise objectives
• Leading the generation of business models and associated material in support of operational cyber security and business planning
• Taking the lead on cyber security audit processes in support of operation and business planning activity across a range of different domains against recognised standards
• Providing 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 using established frameworks

Essential experience of the Senior 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 in practice
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK
• The ability to work in accordance with Secure by Design approaches
• Previous experience communicating effectively with stakeholders and customers at all levels

Essential qualifications for the Senior 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 our Corsham site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week.

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. 1

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. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having 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, 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. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

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 value, 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 being completed, 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.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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