Cyber Security Consultant / Security Architect Salary: Up to £90,000 Location: MOD Corsham Working pattern: 5 days per week on site Clearance: Current SC clearance or DV clearance preferred
We are hiring for a Cyber Security Consultant with a strong Security Architecture background to support MOD and public sector environments across secure design, cyber assurance, risk management and technical security architecture.
This is not a pure GRC role. We need someone who can understand technical systems, review architecture, identify security risks, advise on controls and produce clear assurance documentation.
You will be working closely with technical teams, delivery teams, suppliers and senior stakeholders to support secure system design and ensure security requirements are properly understood and implemented.
Responsibilities
Review technical architectures and advise on security risks, controls and design improvements.
Support Secure by Design activity across complex MOD and public sector programmes.
Produce security architecture documentation, risk assessments, assurance plans and security management artefacts.
Assess security controls across cloud, infrastructure, networks, identity, applications and data.
Translate technical security risks into clear advice for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Support security cases, risk treatment plans and accreditation-style documentation.
Review vulnerability assessment, penetration test and supplier assurance outputs.
Support alignment with ISO 27001, NIST, CAF, GovAssure, Secure by Design and HMG / MOD assurance expectations.
Requirements
Strong background in Security Architecture, Cyber Security Consultancy, Security Assurance or Secure Design.
Experience in MOD, defence, government, public sector, CNI or another highly regulated environment.
Good understanding of secure architecture principles across infrastructure, cloud, networks, identity, applications and data.
Experience producing security documentation for complex technical environments.
Ability to review technical designs and explain cyber risk clearly.
Strong stakeholder management skills.
Comfortable working 5 days per week on site at MOD Corsham.
Current SC clearance or DV clearance MANDATORY.
Useful certifications
CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCP, TOGAF, ISO 27001, CCSP, Azure Security or AWS Security.
Benefits
Salary up to £90,000
Annual salary reviews
Discretionary consultant bonus scheme
Company pension
Private healthcare including dental and optical for you and your family
25 days holiday, increasing with service
Life assurance and income protection
Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
Time off for Armed Forces Reservists
Long service recognition
Referral scheme
Company social events
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Job duties include:
Preparing and posting journal entries and supporting maintenance of the accounting general ledgers
Assisting with the reporting of monthly management accounts and board packs
Performing balance sheet reconciliations and controls
Analysing financial transaction information (e.g. overhead spend) and performing variance analyses
Assisting with forecasting and budgeting processes
Helping with preparation of annual statutory accounts and annual external audit
Supporting compliance with statutory requirements (e.g. VAT and Corporation Tax returns)
Providing financial information and guidance to commercial, operational and functional teams
Training:ACCA Level 7 There are three levels including Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills and Strategic Professional. Applied Knowledge helps you understand the role of accounting in the business environment, and develop the practical skills and techniques expected of an accountant working in business. The areas you will cover include:
Business and Technology
Management Accounting
Financial Accounting Applied Skills encourages you to develop a broad understanding of the role of accounting in business, and how to interpret financial information. The areas you will cover include:
Corporate and business law (ENG) (LW)
Performance Management (PM)
Taxation (TX-UK)
Financial Reporting (FR)
Audit and Assurance (AA)
Financial Management (FM)
By studying Strategic Professional, you’ll learn advanced techniques, skills, and the professional ethics required of an accountant or consultant operating at a senior level.
Once you’ve successfully passed you can apply to be a full member of ACCA. The areas you will cover include:
Essentials
Strategic Business Leader
Strategic Business Reporting Options
Advanced Financial Management
Advanced Performance Management
Advanced Taxation
Advanced Audit and Assurance
The Apprenticeship standard details the essential Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours that somebody would need to demonstrate to be successful in this job role. This includes, Business Awareness, Ethics, Communication, Leadership, Planning and Prioritisation and Problem Solving.
Apprentices will need to show they are competent in all the areas detailed in the standard when they take End Point Assessment. The Knowledge areas of the standard will typically be covered through completion of the qualification. Skills and Behaviours are developed through workshops, e-learning, workplace training and practical experience provided ‘on-the-job’.Training Outcome:Possible future prospects in the business for roles.Employer Description:VolkerWessels UK is a leading multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. The company employs around 4,000 staff across the country and brings together best practice through five business units: VolkerFitzpatrick, VolkerRail, VolkerStevin, VolkerHighways and VolkerLaser. These business units each have a long and successful heritage built on delivering quality and bespoke projects as well as providing specialist skills, plant and equipment. Our success is founded on our ability to deliver in challenging environments and regularly winning repeat business from established clients.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.Skills: Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Patience....Read more...