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Security Consultant - Bids

Reed
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Basingstoke, Hampshire RG22 4UY

Salary

£600 - £35 per day

Contract type

Part Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Sonic Summary

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  • We are looking for a Security Consultant based in Bracknell for a full-time hybrid role, requiring three days on-site work.
  • The position offers a salary of £600+ per day, classified as inside IR35.
  • Candidates should have proven experience in cyber security, particularly within the Ministry of Defence or other Government environments.
  • The role involves providing technical guidance, determining security controls, and leading security aspects of bids while collaborating with various stakeholders.
  • Strong knowledge of security frameworks and the Government Classification Scheme is essential, along with the ability to engage effectively with clients.
Security Consultant
  • Location: Bracknell - hybrid 3 days on site
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: £600+ per day (inside IR35)

We are seeking a Security Consultant to join our team and contribute to making the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. This role is crucial in ensuring that project solutions meet the strict requirements set by our customers, particularly within the Ministry of Defence or other Government environments.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Provide technical guidance to both customers and team members, creating secure solutions that meet customer needs.
  • Determine necessary security controls in collaboration with network and infrastructure architects, ensuring solutions incorporate appropriate controls for identified security tiers and threats.
  • Work with suppliers to select appropriate products and obtain quotes based on required volumes.
  • Lead security aspects of bids, from understanding requirements to developing security architecture and negotiating with clients.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Proven experience in cyber security, particularly within the Ministry of Defence or a Government environment.
  • Strong understanding of the Government Classification Scheme.
  • Experience with HMG Information Assurance Standard 1&2, ISO27005, NIST 800-30, and applying security controls using frameworks like ISO 27k, NIST 800-53, CIS.
  • Ability to lead security negotiations and engage effectively with clients.
  • Experience in through-life security management, including patch and vulnerability management, authorisation and authentication, protective monitoring, incident management, malware, and boundary protection.
  • Familiarity with JSP 604 Network Joining process and responding to security questions in bids.
  • Ability to estimate security resources for bid submissions and lead security negotiation/engagement sessions with clients.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.