Principal Cyber Security Consultant

A leading international design, engineering, science, and risk management consultancy are seeking an experienced Principal Cyber Security Consultant to join their dynamic team in this new permanent role that can be based in either Bath or Bristol and we are able to offer hybrid working.

As a Principal Cyber Security Consultant, you will be responsible for leading technical delivery teams, shaping and carrying out complex technical work, leading technical input into bid work, engaging with clients to define the scope of work for new projects, and supporting other cyber security professionals in their career development.

For this position due to the nature of the role the successful candidate will require SC Clearance.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading technical work and bid input
• Defining project scopes with clients
• Supporting career development of cyber security professionals
• Applying HMG, NCSC, and international cyber standards
• Building stakeholder trust

About You: Expertise in:

• Security governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) for complex systems
• Securing Operational Technologies (OT), especially in military platforms or Critical National Infrastructure (CNI)

Essential Skills:

• Knowledge of HMG/MOD Secure by Design principles
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
• Experience in scoping and shaping work
• Leading multi-disciplinary cyber teams

Desirable Skills:

• Data and analytics in cybersecurity
• Federation of Security Operations Centre (SOC) operations
• DevSecOps
• Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) expertise