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Posted 2 weeks ago
Senior Technical Security Risk Consultant
Sanderson Government and Defence
📍 Charing Cross, GB
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Job description
Senior Technical Security Risk Consultant
Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.
Location: Remote with occasional UK travel
Contract Type: Permanent & Full-time
Security Clearance: Active SC clearance required
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
About the Role
As a Technical Cyber Risk Consultant, you will work closely with clients across government, defence and regulated sectors. You will operate as a trusted advisor, working alongside senior stakeholders and technical teams to deliver pragmatic, risk-led outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Provide expert advice on cyber risk management frameworks including ISO 27005 and NIST RMF
Lead risk identification, assessment and treatment across applications, infrastructure and digital services
Facilitate structured risk workshops and threat modelling sessions
Assess solution architectures to identify security risks and control gaps
Review and interpret IT Health Check outputs and define clear remediation plans
Produce concise reporting on risks, vulnerabilities and treatment options
Maintain and manage risk registers including residual risk position
Conduct gap analysis against recognised security frameworks
Evaluate third party suppliers and assess control effectiveness
Produce audit reports, controls assessments and security briefings
Work with delivery teams to ensure security is embedded throughout
Experience Required
This role is aligned to a technically credible and delivery focused consultant / cyber risk practioner; with an emphasis on real world risk assessment, not theory. Success will come from strong judgement, hands-on experience and the ability to operate effectively in a clearance constrained, stakeholder heavy environment.
Proven experience as a technical cyber risk practitioner, not purely advisory
Strong technical background with hands-on delivery of system level risk assessments across infrastructure, applications and cloud environments
Demonstrable experience identifying, assessing and treating risk within live systems, not just framework alignment
Experience operating in secure and regulated environments, ideally government or defence
Proven ability to engage senior stakeholders and influence decisions
Ability to translate technical findings into clear, actionable risk outcomes
Confident leading risk workshops, threat modelling and control assessments
Experience working within Agile delivery environments
Strong analytical capability and sound judgement
Any candidates must have an active SC level of security clearance to be considered.
Technical Knowledge
Security frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS and NCSC guidance
Regulatory landscape including GDPR and PCI DSS
Familiarity with HMG and NCSC standards
Modern technology environments:
Cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS and Google Cloud
Microsoft 365
Infrastructure and network security
Zero Trust principles
Understanding of security architecture concepts
Certifications
Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC or equivalent. Candidates should either hold, or be working towards, Full Membership of CIISEC and professional registration with the UK Cyber Security Council at Chartered or Principal level in Cyber Security Governance and Risk Management.
What's in it for You
Exposure to complex, high impact work in high trust environments
Direct engagement with senior client stakeholders
Opportunity to shape risk led security decisions
Ongoing professional development
Flexible working / Remote first
Interested?
Submit your application to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
Reasonable Adjustments:
Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. xwzovoh Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.
If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.
Location: Remote with occasional UK travel
Contract Type: Permanent & Full-time
Security Clearance: Active SC clearance required
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
About the Role
As a Technical Cyber Risk Consultant, you will work closely with clients across government, defence and regulated sectors. You will operate as a trusted advisor, working alongside senior stakeholders and technical teams to deliver pragmatic, risk-led outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Provide expert advice on cyber risk management frameworks including ISO 27005 and NIST RMF
Lead risk identification, assessment and treatment across applications, infrastructure and digital services
Facilitate structured risk workshops and threat modelling sessions
Assess solution architectures to identify security risks and control gaps
Review and interpret IT Health Check outputs and define clear remediation plans
Produce concise reporting on risks, vulnerabilities and treatment options
Maintain and manage risk registers including residual risk position
Conduct gap analysis against recognised security frameworks
Evaluate third party suppliers and assess control effectiveness
Produce audit reports, controls assessments and security briefings
Work with delivery teams to ensure security is embedded throughout
Experience Required
This role is aligned to a technically credible and delivery focused consultant / cyber risk practioner; with an emphasis on real world risk assessment, not theory. Success will come from strong judgement, hands-on experience and the ability to operate effectively in a clearance constrained, stakeholder heavy environment.
Proven experience as a technical cyber risk practitioner, not purely advisory
Strong technical background with hands-on delivery of system level risk assessments across infrastructure, applications and cloud environments
Demonstrable experience identifying, assessing and treating risk within live systems, not just framework alignment
Experience operating in secure and regulated environments, ideally government or defence
Proven ability to engage senior stakeholders and influence decisions
Ability to translate technical findings into clear, actionable risk outcomes
Confident leading risk workshops, threat modelling and control assessments
Experience working within Agile delivery environments
Strong analytical capability and sound judgement
Any candidates must have an active SC level of security clearance to be considered.
Technical Knowledge
Security frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS and NCSC guidance
Regulatory landscape including GDPR and PCI DSS
Familiarity with HMG and NCSC standards
Modern technology environments:
Cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS and Google Cloud
Microsoft 365
Infrastructure and network security
Zero Trust principles
Understanding of security architecture concepts
Certifications
Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC or equivalent. Candidates should either hold, or be working towards, Full Membership of CIISEC and professional registration with the UK Cyber Security Council at Chartered or Principal level in Cyber Security Governance and Risk Management.
What's in it for You
Exposure to complex, high impact work in high trust environments
Direct engagement with senior client stakeholders
Opportunity to shape risk led security decisions
Ongoing professional development
Flexible working / Remote first
Interested?
Submit your application to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
Reasonable Adjustments:
Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. xwzovoh Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.
If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.