Cyber Security Consultants - DV Cleared

Senior Security & Technology Consultants

Location: Warton, UK (On-Site - 5 Days per Week)
Clearance Required: Valid MOD DV (Mandatory)
Engagement Type: Contract (Inside IR35)
Day Rate: £500 - £900 per day (dependent on role and experience)

Overview

We are seeking experienced Security & Technology Professionals to support critical programmes in a secure defence environment. These roles span architecture, assurance, operations, and technical delivery disciplines and require individuals who can operate effectively within highly regulated, mission-critical settings.

All positions are based full-time on-site in Warton (5 days per week) and require candidates to hold a current and valid MOD DV clearance at the time of application.

Scope of Opportunities

We are hiring across multiple security and technology disciplines, including:

• Security Architects

• Security Assurers

• Information Security Consultants

• SOC Analysts

• OT Architects

• Cross Domain SMEs

• IT Administrators

• Service Managers

• Product Security Managers

• Penetration Testing Specialists

• Technical Project/Programme Managers

Key Responsibilities (Role Dependent)

Security Architecture & Design

• Define and review secure architectures across enterprise IT and OT environments.

• Act as technical authority for secure system design and implementation.

• Lead threat modelling, risk assessments, and security design reviews.

• Ensure compliance with defence security standards and secure-by-design principles.

Security Assurance & Governance

• Deliver independent security assurance across programmes.

• Support accreditation activities and compliance reviews.

• Develop and maintain security documentation, standards, and risk registers.

Security Operations & SOC

• Monitor, analyse, and respond to security events and incidents.

• Strengthen detection, response, and resilience capabilities.

• Support vulnerability management and remediation activities.

OT & Cross Domain Security

• Provide expertise in Operational Technology environments.

• Design and assure secure cross-domain solutions and data transfer mechanisms.

• Evaluate network segregation and high-assurance controls.

Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Management

• Conduct or oversee penetration testing engagements.

• Assess vulnerabilities and validate remediation strategies.

• Support red/blue team activities where required.

Service & Product Security

• Embed security into live service management processes.

• Act as Product Security lead across development life cycles.

• Integrate DevSecOps controls and secure SDLC practices.

Technical Delivery & Programme Support

• Manage security-focused technical workstreams.

• Provide governance reporting to senior stakeholders.

• Translate technical risks into business impact and mitigation plans.

Essential Requirements

• Valid and transferable MOD DV clearance (mandatory).

• Availability to work on-site in Warton, 5 days per week.

• Strong background in one or more of the listed security disciplines.

• Experience working in secure, defence, or highly regulated environments.

• Relevant certifications (eg, CISSP, CISM, TOGAF, Crest, cloud certifications).