Cyber Security Consultant - GRC (Defence)

Cyber Security Consultant - GRC (Defence) Cyberfort are seeking a DV cleared Cyber Security Consultant to deliver Secure by Design, GRC and security assurance across MOD programmes. High impact work with hybrid delivery. We usually respond within a week Join Cyberfort – Cyber Security Consultant – GRC (MOD) Location: Hybrid / East England - 3 days on-site presence required Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent Salary: Competitive + Benefits About Cyberfort At Cyberfort, we’re securing the digital future. As a leading UK provider of cybersecurity solutions, we deliver cutting-edge services in Managed Detection & Response (MDR), Penetration Testing, Security Operations, and Strategic Consulting. We’re large enough to offer exciting opportunities, yet agile enough to ensure every voice is heard. At Cyberfort, you’re not just joining a company, you’re becoming part of a mission-driven team. Why Join Us? Purpose-Driven Work – Help protect businesses and communities from evolving cyber threats. Growth & Development – Access mentoring, apprenticeships, graduate schemes, and continuous learning platforms. Inclusive Culture – We champion diversity through our Women’s Network, Neurodiversity Awareness, and Inclusion Committee. Flexible Working – Hybrid and remote options to support work-life balance. Top-Tier Benefits – Competitive salary, private healthcare, wellbeing support, generous holiday allowance, and more. About the Role: Cyber Security Consultant – GRC (MOD) As a Cyber Security Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering Secure by Design risk and security assurance services within MOD and Public Sector environments. You’ll collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to define and implement security risk assessments and best practice solutions, ensuring alignment with business risk appetites and transformation goals. You’ll be part of a knowledge-sharing culture, working alongside expert peers in Secure Architecture and Risk Planning. This role supports the next phase of Cyberfort’s growth and contributes to our mission of enabling clients to make proportionate, risk-informed decisions. Key Responsibilities Deliver Secure by Design risk and security assurance functions within MOD/Public Sector. Lead and advise on risk management frameworks, ISMS, and Enterprise Security Risk Management. Facilitate security and risk workshops with Authority departments. Produce clear reporting on vulnerabilities, risks, controls, and treatment activities. Provide pragmatic remediation and risk management guidance. Support secure design across technology platforms including cloud infrastructures. Contribute to blogs and research within the Cyberfort community. What We’re Looking For Proven experience working in Governance, Risk and Compliance within Public Sector/MOD. Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork abilities. Passion for cybersecurity and continuous learning. Security Assurance Coordinator or Delivery Team Security Lead roles MOD/GDS Secure by Design Principles JSP440, JSP604/453, JSP490 Supplier Chain Assurance Security legislation (GDPR, PCI DSS, ICO) ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls v8 Threat modelling, kill chain, attack tree analysis Cloud security (AWS, Azure), containerisation, firewalls Secure SDLC implementation HLD/LLD reviews ITHC scoping and remediation AI security (ISO42001 desirable) Certifications: AWS/Azure Security Professional, CCSP, CISSP, CISM, CIISEC, UK Cyber Security Council registration (Chartered or Principal). Clearance: Due to the nature of the projects, you’ll be working on, you must hold an active and transferable DV ( Developed vetting) clearance Must be a British citizen / resident in UK Inclusive Hiring We understand that one size doesn’t fit all. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, we’re here to support you. Cyberfort is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a CyberFirst partner, and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. Ready to Apply? If you’re passionate about cybersecurity and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Learn More Cyberfort Careers Page: https://careers.cyberfortgroup.com/ Working at Cyberfort: https://cyberfortgroup.com/about-us/careers-working-at-cyberfort/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyberfortgroup/ Department Consultancy Role Cyber Security Consultant Locations Remote Remote status Hybrid