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Senior Cyber Security Consultant

Job in Portsmouth, Hampshire County, PO5, England, UK
Listing for: QinetiQ
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-23
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Information Security
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role : SF19275

Are you ready to be part of the future? At Qineti

Q, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting edge defence technology to ground breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Senior Cyber Security Consultant at any of our main sites, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As a Senior Cyber Security Consultant, you will join our Information Assurance and Cyber Risk team that provides expert risk assessments, analysis and advice to clients within the Defence Sector. Day-to-day, you will advise on Cyber Security vulnerability, risks, audit & compliance in a business or operational context and cyber security threat environment.

Responsibilities
  • Leading the creation of business risk models and associated material, in support of operational cyber security and business planning across a range of different domains or sectors using established frameworks (e.g. NIST, UK Government)
  • Leading the undertaking of cyber security audit processes in support of operational and business planning activity across a range of different domains or sectors against recognised standards (e.g. ISO
    27001, UK Government)
  • Leading cyber security vulnerability analysis to provide a rich picture of organisational maturity and risk exposure to cyber security, in support of operational and business planning activity across a range of different domains or sectors using established frameworks (e.g. NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, UK Government)
  • Leading the provision of advice & support to cyber exercise scenario creation in relation to the security posture, standards, regulation, vulnerabilities, and attack paths appropriate to business/operational context to meet the exercise objectives
Essential experience
  • Digitally literate (including fluency in Microsoft Office tools)
  • Previous experience in security vulnerability, risk, audit & compliance
  • A strong understanding of relevant NIST frameworks and ISO
    27001 standards and how to apply in practice
  • Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK
  • A strong understanding of cyber risk impact on business or operational outcomes
  • The ability to be able to devise effective and creative risk mitigation strategies that enhance business outcomes
Essential qualifications

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based any of our main UK sites. Hybrid working patterns available. Travel to customer sites will be expected.

Why Join Qineti

Q?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join Qineti

Q. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a Qineti

Q employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential.

Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

Our Benefits
  • Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
  • Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
  • Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
  • Employee discount portal:
    Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
  • We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
  • Volunteering Opportunities -…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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