Cyber Security Consultant

Cyber Security ConsultantPreston, London or Birmingham / Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite570 per day inside ir35Active SC clearanceSole UK NationalWe are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Consultant to join a major Defence programme, supporting the onboarding of new service providers into a complex SIAM / multi-supplier environment.This is a security governance, supplier integration and operational readiness role, rather than a hands-on technical security position.Key Responsibilities:Develop supplier onboarding packs covering security processes, policies, governance and reporting.Align incoming suppliers with established Incident Management, Vulnerability Management and Security Assurance processes.Define supplier roles, responsibilities and interaction models across the SIAM/OI environment.Identify and manage gaps between supplier capabilities and existing security requirements.Support Security Management Plans, compliance reporting, audit and assurance activities.Support Operational Readiness Reviews (ORR) and Service Commencement activities.Produce clear, reusable security and service management documentation.Coordinate with incoming and incumbent suppliers, transition teams and client stakeholders.Support operational readiness across incident management, vulnerability management, monitoring, backup/recovery, access control and service reporting.Key Experience:Cyber Security Governance, GRC or Security Assurance experience.Strong experience within SIAM / multi-supplier environments.Good understanding of security and service management processes.Experience with supplier onboarding, transition or transformation programmes.Strong stakeholder management and documentation skills.Experience supporting compliance, audit and assurance activities.Knowledge of NIST CSF, Secure by Design and NCSC guidance would be advantageous.Defence or wider Government/high-security experience is highly desirable.If you have the required active SC clearance, are a sole UK national, and have strong security governance/SIAM experience, I'd be keen to hear from you. Apply now, or email your CV to me directly at