Sanderson Government and Defence

Sanderson Government and Defence

Newcastle Upon Tyne, South West

Cyber Security Consultant

Full-Time£48,000 - 88,000 per yearTodayUnited Kingdom
IT

Job Description

Salary: £48,000 - 88,000 per year

Requirements:
  • We need strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and risk management.
  • We need experience applying security technologies to architectures and solution designs.
  • We need a solid understanding of IT infrastructure, technical concepts, and design methodologies.
  • We need experience with threat modelling and developing reference architectures.
  • We prefer hands-on experience in network security and/or cloud security.
  • We need the ability to work with clients and internal stakeholders across a wide range of disciplines.
  • We need experience advising on risk methodologies and risk mitigations.
  • We need the ability to design security architectures for complex IT solutions and transformation programmes.
  • We need the ability to advise on regulatory compliance.
  • We need the ability to identify security vulnerabilities in system architectures.
  • We value experience working with a wide range of security technologies, including new and emerging technologies.
Responsibilities:
  • We identify and deploy innovative security solutions to real-world problems across a variety of industries.
  • We work with clients and internal stakeholders to provide expert input and influence the design of large and complex IT solutions.
  • We apply a range of risk methodologies and advise internal and external stakeholders on risk mitigations.
  • We design security architectures for a range of IT solutions, including large digital transformation programmes.
  • We provide advisory support to wider complex transformation programmes that shape the future of the UK.
  • We advise clients on regulatory compliance.
  • We identify security vulnerabilities in system architectures.
  • We work with a wide range of security technologies, including new and emerging technologies.
  • We support the development of reference architectures and threat modelling activities.
  • We contribute security expertise across multiple disciplines and solution designs.
Technologies:
  • Cloud
  • Support
  • Network
  • Security

More:

We are a people-led organisation built on respect, equality, and inclusion. We are proud of the diverse community we have created and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people and our partnership approach to delivering the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know when you apply or speak with our recruiters so we can support you.

last updated 30 week of 2026

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About Sanderson Government and Defence

Sanderson Government and Defence

Sanderson Government and Defence

Newcastle Upon Tyne

IT

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£55,000

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