Sanderson
Cyber Security GRC Consultant (DV Cleared) Location: Cambridgeshire / London, Hybrid - c. 3 days minimum on-site presence required Contract Type: Permanent & Full-time Salary: Competitive + Benefits About the Role 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. 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 business community. Experience Required The successful candidate will possess proven experience in cybersecurity, security architecture, threat modelling, or related fields within Public Sector and MOD and will have achieved or be working towards Full Membership of CIISEC and UK Cyber Security Council professional registration at either Chartered or Principal for Risk Management. Active DV clearance required Strong working knowledge of: Security Assurance Coordinator or Delivery Team Security Lead roles JSP440, JSP604/453 & JSP490 Working with system secure design MOD/GDS Secure by Design Principles Supplier Chain Assurance and Risks. Security related legislation (e.g. GDPR, PCI DSS, ICO requirements). Security Control Frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF and CIS Controls v8. HMG, NPSA and NCSC security policies, standards and guidance. Have experience building and implementing secure by design principals within the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Threat Modelling - Kill Chain - Attack tree analysis. Working understanding of: Cloud security including Azure, Amazon Web Service, Key Management Systems, Containerisation, Network Security Groups, Host based firewalls, Web Application Firewalls Physical Network Infrastructure, Anti-Patterns, Network Firewalls, IDS/IPS, DMZs AI use cases, secure configuration (ISO42001 knowledge preferable), ITHC scoping and remediation action plans. HLD and LLD reviews and analysis. Working knowledge and experience of tooling relating to cloud security posture management offerings, cloud native security (AWS/Azure) and endpoint security. Proficient in Public Key Infrastructure, Data at Rest/inTransit, Cryptography, Privileged User Access Management, Zero Trust, Cross Domain Solutions and Role-based Access Controls. Thrives on tackling challenges with creative solutions, challenging the normal. What's in it for You Hybrid Working: c. 3 days onsite per week. Career Development: Continuous learning and professional growth. 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. 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.
Cyber Security GRC Consultant (DV Cleared) Location: Cambridgeshire / London, Hybrid - c. 3 days minimum on-site presence required Contract Type: Permanent & Full-time Salary: Competitive + Benefits About the Role 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. 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 business community. Experience Required The successful candidate will possess proven experience in cybersecurity, security architecture, threat modelling, or related fields within Public Sector and MOD and will have achieved or be working towards Full Membership of CIISEC and UK Cyber Security Council professional registration at either Chartered or Principal for Risk Management. Active DV clearance required Strong working knowledge of: Security Assurance Coordinator or Delivery Team Security Lead roles JSP440, JSP604/453 & JSP490 Working with system secure design MOD/GDS Secure by Design Principles Supplier Chain Assurance and Risks. Security related legislation (e.g. GDPR, PCI DSS, ICO requirements). Security Control Frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF and CIS Controls v8. HMG, NPSA and NCSC security policies, standards and guidance. Have experience building and implementing secure by design principals within the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Threat Modelling - Kill Chain - Attack tree analysis. Working understanding of: Cloud security including Azure, Amazon Web Service, Key Management Systems, Containerisation, Network Security Groups, Host based firewalls, Web Application Firewalls Physical Network Infrastructure, Anti-Patterns, Network Firewalls, IDS/IPS, DMZs AI use cases, secure configuration (ISO42001 knowledge preferable), ITHC scoping and remediation action plans. HLD and LLD reviews and analysis. Working knowledge and experience of tooling relating to cloud security posture management offerings, cloud native security (AWS/Azure) and endpoint security. Proficient in Public Key Infrastructure, Data at Rest/inTransit, Cryptography, Privileged User Access Management, Zero Trust, Cross Domain Solutions and Role-based Access Controls. Thrives on tackling challenges with creative solutions, challenging the normal. What's in it for You Hybrid Working: c. 3 days onsite per week. Career Development: Continuous learning and professional growth. 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. 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.
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City, Sheffield
Job Title: DevSecOps Security Consultant Location: Sheffield or Birmingham (hybrid - 3 days per week) Salary/Rate: (Apply online only) per day inside IR35 Start Date: May Job Type: Initial contract until 18/05/2027 Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled DevSecOps Security Consultant to join their client at a Tier 1 bank in either Sheffield or Birmingham on a hybrid basis. Job Responsibilities/Objectives We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cybersecurity SME / Consultant to join the Engineering Excellence and Enablement team. The successful candidate will work across global engineering platforms to benchmark, uplift, and continuously evolve cybersecurity maturity. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that build systems, runtime infrastructure, and developer tooling are secure by design, while enabling rapid and resilient software delivery across the bank. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the cybersecurity posture of engineering platforms at one of the world?s leading financial institutions, ensuring the bank can deliver digital services securely, reliably, and at scale. Framework and Assessment Develop and maintain an Engineering-Platform Cybersecurity Maturity Framework to standardise assessments across platforms. Conduct comprehensive platform security reviews (build systems, CI/CD pipelines, runtime infrastructure, developer tooling) against defined framework criteria. Perform threat modelling and gap analysis, identifying vulnerabilities and systemic risks impacting source code, artifacts, and workloads. Engineering Platform Security Enablement Establish standardised secure architecture and engineering patterns for build systems, CI/CD pipelines, runtime environments, and developer tooling. Define and enforce platform security baselines using policy-as-code and automated controls. Partner with platform owners to remediate critical gaps and implement scalable solutions for artifact integrity, access control, and configuration security. Integrate vulnerability management, SBOM, provenance, and code-signing practices within engineering workflows. Roadmap Development & Execution Prioritise identified gaps based on business risk, regulatory impact, and operational criticality. Collaborate with platform owners and engineering leads to build actionable security roadmaps, balancing quick wins with long-term strategic improvements. Partner with engineering teams to design, develop, and embed security patterns and best practices into engineering platforms. Stakeholder Engagement & Governance Serve as a trusted advisor to platform owners, senior technology stakeholders, and Cybersecurity leadership, translating technical risks into business impact. Represent the function in key governance forums, providing updates on maturity progress, roadmap delivery, and risk posture. Influence and align stakeholders across federated engineering teams to ensure consistent adoption of cybersecurity best practices. Continuous Improvement Track and report maturity scores, ensuring measurable improvement across platforms. Continuously evolve the maturity framework in response to emerging threats, technology evolution, and regulatory expectations. Drive a culture of secure-by-design engineering through engagement, advocacy, and knowledge sharing. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Proven expertise in Cybersecurity within large-scale, regulated financial institutions or similarly complex environments. Deep technical knowledge of engineering platforms, including CI/CD systems, build tools, artifact repositories, runtime environments, and developer tooling. Strong experience with DevSecOps practices, including secure pipeline design, integration of security scanning tools, and automation of security controls. Strong knowledge and understanding of service mesh, cryptography, network security, application security, vulnerability management, and risk management. Demonstrable ability to conduct threat modelling, platform security assessments, and gap analysis. Experience building and implementing maturity models, frameworks, or roadmaps in complex enterprise environments. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and drive change across federated technology teams. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical risk into business impact. Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSK, CCSP, or equivalent. Hands-on knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes). Experience in international and diverse environments, with exposure to regulatory engagement. Familiarity with engineering excellence practices such as SLSA, supply chain security, SBOM, or secure developer tooling initiatives. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Job Title: DevSecOps Security Consultant Location: Sheffield or Birmingham (hybrid - 3 days per week) Salary/Rate: (Apply online only) per day inside IR35 Start Date: May Job Type: Initial contract until 18/05/2027 Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled DevSecOps Security Consultant to join their client at a Tier 1 bank in either Sheffield or Birmingham on a hybrid basis. Job Responsibilities/Objectives We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cybersecurity SME / Consultant to join the Engineering Excellence and Enablement team. The successful candidate will work across global engineering platforms to benchmark, uplift, and continuously evolve cybersecurity maturity. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that build systems, runtime infrastructure, and developer tooling are secure by design, while enabling rapid and resilient software delivery across the bank. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the cybersecurity posture of engineering platforms at one of the world?s leading financial institutions, ensuring the bank can deliver digital services securely, reliably, and at scale. Framework and Assessment Develop and maintain an Engineering-Platform Cybersecurity Maturity Framework to standardise assessments across platforms. Conduct comprehensive platform security reviews (build systems, CI/CD pipelines, runtime infrastructure, developer tooling) against defined framework criteria. Perform threat modelling and gap analysis, identifying vulnerabilities and systemic risks impacting source code, artifacts, and workloads. Engineering Platform Security Enablement Establish standardised secure architecture and engineering patterns for build systems, CI/CD pipelines, runtime environments, and developer tooling. Define and enforce platform security baselines using policy-as-code and automated controls. Partner with platform owners to remediate critical gaps and implement scalable solutions for artifact integrity, access control, and configuration security. Integrate vulnerability management, SBOM, provenance, and code-signing practices within engineering workflows. Roadmap Development & Execution Prioritise identified gaps based on business risk, regulatory impact, and operational criticality. Collaborate with platform owners and engineering leads to build actionable security roadmaps, balancing quick wins with long-term strategic improvements. Partner with engineering teams to design, develop, and embed security patterns and best practices into engineering platforms. Stakeholder Engagement & Governance Serve as a trusted advisor to platform owners, senior technology stakeholders, and Cybersecurity leadership, translating technical risks into business impact. Represent the function in key governance forums, providing updates on maturity progress, roadmap delivery, and risk posture. Influence and align stakeholders across federated engineering teams to ensure consistent adoption of cybersecurity best practices. Continuous Improvement Track and report maturity scores, ensuring measurable improvement across platforms. Continuously evolve the maturity framework in response to emerging threats, technology evolution, and regulatory expectations. Drive a culture of secure-by-design engineering through engagement, advocacy, and knowledge sharing. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Proven expertise in Cybersecurity within large-scale, regulated financial institutions or similarly complex environments. Deep technical knowledge of engineering platforms, including CI/CD systems, build tools, artifact repositories, runtime environments, and developer tooling. Strong experience with DevSecOps practices, including secure pipeline design, integration of security scanning tools, and automation of security controls. Strong knowledge and understanding of service mesh, cryptography, network security, application security, vulnerability management, and risk management. Demonstrable ability to conduct threat modelling, platform security assessments, and gap analysis. Experience building and implementing maturity models, frameworks, or roadmaps in complex enterprise environments. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and drive change across federated technology teams. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical risk into business impact. Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSK, CCSP, or equivalent. Hands-on knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes). Experience in international and diverse environments, with exposure to regulatory engagement. Familiarity with engineering excellence practices such as SLSA, supply chain security, SBOM, or secure developer tooling initiatives. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
