Senior Cyber Security Consultant

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London
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Senior Cyber Security Consultant

As a Senior Cyber Security Consultant at Actica, you will have the opportunity to provide support to a wide range of high-profile UK public sector, critical national infrastructure and defence organisations. Your help will enable them to protect their ICT investments, and in doing so play a key role in nationally critical projects which make a real difference to people’s everyday lives.

We are a National Cyber Security Centre Assured Cyber Security Consultancy.

Locations: London, Guildford, Bristol, M4 corridor

Roles and Responsibilities

Working either individually or as part of a larger Actica team, you will undertake a number of varying consultancy assignments. Due to the potential variety in assignments your responsibilities may well depend on your own breadth of experience.

Other Responsibilities Could Include

  • Providing security expertise for major system procurements and Agile programmes;
  • Identifying, analysing and evaluating information risks across a range of programmes, projects and systems;
  • Explaining to risk owners and other stakeholders the causes, likelihood and potential business impacts of information risks throughout the information system lifecycle;
  • Authoring and/or supporting the development of security assurance documentation in accordance with risk management frameworks;
  • Developing or reviewing new security architectures that mitigate the risks posed by new technologies and business practices;
  • Scoping security testing activities, and explaining the results and required remediation.

Your level of experience will determine the amount or responsibility given to you, as a result you may also have the opportunity to lead assignments and be responsible for supervising direct reports whilst ensuring the overall success of the engagement.

You will be given the opportunity to undertake a variety of roles throughout the project lifecycle, working across a wide-ranging set of clients and cutting-edge technologies.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

It Is Essential That You Have The Following Experience

  • Experience of complex ICT systems in a technical delivery or consulting capacity;
  • A good understanding of enterprise information and communications technology;
  • The ability to present and justify conclusions to project teams and business stakeholders;
  • Proven abilities in delivering to client expectations and requirements;
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills.

Knowledge of or a desire to learn more about the following would be beneficial for the role:

  • Experience in the UK Defence, Critical National Infrastructure and Public Sectors, particularly in ICT and enterprise solutions, is highly desirable .
  • Structured security frameworks, such as HMG SPF and ISO27001;
  • Security, technical and enterprise architecture methods such as TOGAF and SABSA;
  • Technical risk assessments;
  • Enterprise security packages;
  • Software development and delivery;
  • ICT service delivery, including ITIL.

The fast-moving nature of the ICT environment, together with the need to resource multiple, ad-hoc assignments, also requires our consultants to be quick thinkers, proactive and self-motivated - with the ability to apply a structured approach to often unfamiliar subject matter.

Additional Requirements

  • Must be eligible and willing to obtain UK Government Security Clearance.

Key Attributes For Success

  • Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders, including resolving issues and identifying new opportunities.
  • Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
  • Adaptability to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

Working Arrangements

  • Hybrid working model, with an office base in Guildford, Surrey and access to our other offices in London, Swindon and Cheltenham.
  • Typical working week might involve 2-3 days working at clients’ premises or other locations and the remainder at home or at one of our offices.
  • Some projects may require up to 5 days per week on-site with colleagues.
  • The practicalities of some project work means that individuals may need to stay away from home during the working week
  • Team-based project environment with opportunities to participate in internal initiatives.

Career Development

You will have the opportunity to further your career in consulting, specialising in the application of information assurance and cyber security expertise to a wide range of business problems.

We provide substantial training leading to nationally recognised certifications, such as chartered or principal status with the UK Cyber Security Council, or certifications such as CompTIA, NIST, PCiIAA, CISMP, CISSP, CREST, ISO27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, SABSA, and TOGAF.

A Mentor will be on hand to provide support and guidance throughout your journey with Actica. You will also work with a Performance and Development Manager, often outside of your project line of control, who will conduct regular reviews based on project feedback to set career objectives and identify training courses which are both relevant to your current project work, and aligned with your planned career progression.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Actica aims to nurture a diverse workforce through inclusive working practices, promoting equality in our recruitment activities, and by employing candidates on the basis of merit. Discrimination against individuals on the grounds of protected characteristics is not permitted and we take steps to ensure that our staff are made aware of their legal responsibilities when making hiring decisions.

We offer a competitive suite of benefits
Posted 2026-03-15

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