382 Security Consultant jobs in the United Kingdom

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BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.

Job Title: Security Consultant
Location: London - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Grade: GG09-GG12
Referral Bonus: £5000
What You'll Be Doing
Working on client sites you will support and lead engagements that deliver cyber risk assessments, improve security control maturity, define secure solutions and ensure compliance.

• Delivery of small to medium cyber security work-streams or engagements
• Understanding business and information risk context of our customers and judging risk at a technical and business process level
• Reviewing effectiveness of security controls and proposing proportionate security improvements and mitigations.
• Analysing and researching security technologies to support the development of innovative solutions
• Working with in both IT and OT enviornemnts, across government and/or critical national infrastructure sectors
• Working and collaborating with account teams to identify new opportunities for work and support the production of quality proposals

Skills & Experience

• Ability to articulate and pitch security advice, often at a technical level, directly to key customer stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal skills as well as both written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Experience of working in both OT and enviornments desirable
• Can evaluate cyber security risk at the technical, system process and/or organisational level measuring the associated business impact using a structured approach
• Can document and articulate to customer stakeholders how to manage cyber security risk utilising a structured approach based on industry framework.

Our Team
We work hard and often go the extra mile, but we recognise people's efforts and that everyone has a life outside of work. We encourage people to speak up if they want to rotate to a new project.

Benefits
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offer employee share plan, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits including a green care scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture which values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under-represented within our industry including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions such as your nationality, any nationalities which you previously may have held and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are able to perform within the organisation.

All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day.

By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being.

Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds – the best and brightest minds – can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.

Managing Security Consultant

Bring your technical expertise and leadership skills to a company at the forefront of secure digital innovation. Working across Defence and National Security, this role is all about shaping and safeguarding complex, high-impact technology programmes that truly matter.

Role Overview

Location: Farnborough (Hybrid)

Package: Competitive salary + bonus + full benefits

Industry: Cyber Security / Defence / Public Sector

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the planning and delivery of cyber security strategy across major ICT and digital transformation projects.
• Develop and implement Security Management Plans and risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee the cyber aspects of competitive tenders within UK Public Sector and Defence environments.
• Produce and present detailed security documentation, designs, and technical reports.
• Manage security assurance evidence and ensure compliance with MOD standards and secure-by-design principles.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Software, DevSecOps, Infrastructure and Cyber Security.
• Advise senior stakeholders on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and technology risks.

Main Skills Needed:

• Proven experience (7+ years) in cyber security consultancy or delivery roles.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise ICT, MOD security policies (JSP 440, 453/604, 892), and risk management frameworks.
• Skilled in producing high-quality written documentation and confident presenting to senior stakeholders.
• UK Public Sector and/or Defence background, with experience on competitive tenders.
• Valid SC Clearance (6+ months remaining) and UK citizenship (sole or dual with British nationality).
• Desirable: Experience with Agile, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and secure-by-design principles.

What’s in It for You:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, and company pension.
• Discretionary bonus scheme and professional development opportunities.
• Cycle to Work and Perks at Work schemes.
• Secure on-site parking, gym, café, and modern break-out spaces.
• A collaborative, inclusive culture built around innovation, agility, and quality.

Let’s talk about what your next move could look like.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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About Us

At Ingentive, we believe every teammate is a representative of our business and its values. As a leading Microsoft Elite Partner, we are passionate on delivering innovative Microsoft solutions that improve the way that people work. The advancements in the Microsoft Power Platform products allow us to help our clients advance at a rate previously unheard of. We use our technical knowledge, passion for our clients and strong proven methodologies to make sure we can always deliver the best results.

We work with a varied range of clients and partners to bring leading-edge solutions to organisations delivering optimal return on investment. To us every client problem is heard and understood by our entire team, and that is how we deliver tailored solutions with true passion and consideration. Our success is due to our amazing teammates working across the organisation, bringing continual improvement and innovation to everything they do. and accelerate towards self-sufficiency. We do this by providing client-side incubation support with ready-made out-of-the box capability supported by smart, execution-focussed practitioners.

The Role

The Senior Security Consultant reports to the Practice Lead and is an essential role in ensuring the Ingentive team and clients can conduct their business efficiently through the adoption of Microsoft 365 products. You will provide technical knowledge and experience of the Microsoft 365 security tools that we implement and configure to provide our clients with a confidence that their environment is well designed and protected. You will be able to assess and recommend appropriate use of Microsoft 365 products to meet a client’s needs or problems, propose/design effective and efficient solutions, and implement these. You will work within a project team and assist in the communication with all stakeholders about the benefits of each solution, the timescales, and project progress.

Essential Expertise:

• At least 3 year+ experience in delivering innovative Microsoft security solutions for clients, cross industry sectors.
• At least 3 Microsoft certifications (relating to Azure-AZ, Security-SC, Power Platform-PL, Modern Work-MS and Copilot/AI).
• Excellent consulting, design and delivery of Microsoft Defender suite and SIEM/XDR.
• Effective technical hands-on experience configuring/implementing products such as Microsoft Azure, Entra & Purview.
• Accomplished in designing and implementing M365 security technologies, based on above, with little support from senior teammates.
• Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, and training to client end-users.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent presenting skills to gain support and trust of clients.
• Excellent documentation to ensure solutions are well defined in line with Ingentive processes.

Desirable Expertise:

• Good understanding of Microsoft Fabric, Dynamics 365 and Power Platform technologies.
• Experience in configuring and deploying Copilot solutions.
• Knowledge and experience in quality assurance practises.
• Assisting in delivery of Microsoft funded workshops (xIAD, Copilot/AI, etc)
• Good partner relationship management to ensure Ingentive can implement full suite of Microsoft security solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Designing and delivering M365 solutions for clients and ensure Ingentive processes (ISO, etc.) are practiced.
• Providing support to internal and customer solutions that Ingentive have implemented.
• Actively participating in presales activities and building relationships with clients.
• Providing support and supporting the adoption of internal process and controls.
• Building relationships with key Ingentive stakeholders, 3rd party vendors and Microsoft.
• Mentoring peer teammates within team.
• Provide updates technology advancements to internal audience and clients, and how these affect cloud and security solutions.

Quality Measures:

Your performance will be measured against the achievement of targets, against the objectives and responsibilities listed above, and against the following standard criteria:

• Deliverables will be delivered on time, on budget and within the defined quality and acceptance criteria.
• Consistent delivery of quality work in line with hours planned, estimated and agreed upon in sprint planning.
• Record time accurately using timers or accurate manual tracking in Ingentive’s time keeping system.
• Client satisfaction with the delivery process, reviewed via ongoing dialogue with clients during, service reviews, project board meetings and through feedback forms.
• Conformity to the security process and Ingentive cloud practices, measured continuously through feedback from teammates and delivery reporting.
• Quality of reporting provided to leadership in line with set KPI’s.
• System outages and response times, as well as robustness of monitoring and security in place.
• Behaviour in line with the company values.

Teammates’ benefits:

• Bonus Schemes
• Life Assurance
• Private medical cover
• Group income protection
• Great Company Pension
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Enhanced Family Leave Pay
• Volunteering Leave
• Teammate recognition scheme
• Loyalty award scheme
• 24/7 access to EAP including Wisdom AI app
• Access to Bright Exchange Online marketplace
• Remote working with the option to work from our Central London Office

Our Purpose and Values

Vision - Empowering enterprises to their full potential with intelligent Microsoft solutions

Mission - Rapidly delivering intelligent Microsoft technology solutions

Values – Passion, Performance, Partnership

Successful applicants must have the right to work in the UK and a basic DBS check is required for this position. Ingentive are committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact us about your needs so that we can discuss these with you to make sure that suitable adjustments are made, where possible.

About Us

At Ingentive, we believe every teammate is a representative of our business and its values. As a leading Microsoft Elite Partner, we are passionate on delivering innovative Microsoft solutions that improve the way that people work. The advancements in the Microsoft Power Platform products allow us to help our clients advance at a rate previously unheard of. We use our technical knowledge, passion for our clients and strong proven methodologies to make sure we can always deliver the best results.

We work with a varied range of clients and partners to bring leading-edge solutions to organisations delivering optimal return on investment. To us every client problem is heard and understood by our entire team, and that is how we deliver tailored solutions with true passion and consideration. Our success is due to our amazing teammates working across the organisation, bringing continual improvement and innovation to everything they do. and accelerate towards self-sufficiency. We do this by providing client-side incubation support with ready-made out-of-the box capability supported by smart, execution-focussed practitioners.

The Role

The Senior Security Consultant reports to the Practice Lead and is an essential role in ensuring the Ingentive team and clients can conduct their business efficiently through the adoption of Microsoft 365 products. You will provide technical knowledge and experience of the Microsoft 365 security tools that we implement and configure to provide our clients with a confidence that their environment is well designed and protected. You will be able to assess and recommend appropriate use of Microsoft 365 products to meet a client’s needs or problems, propose/design effective and efficient solutions, and implement these. You will work within a project team and assist in the communication with all stakeholders about the benefits of each solution, the timescales, and project progress.

Essential Expertise:

• At least 3 year+ experience in delivering innovative Microsoft security solutions for clients, cross industry sectors.
• At least 3 Microsoft certifications (relating to Azure-AZ, Security-SC, Power Platform-PL, Modern Work-MS and Copilot/AI).
• Excellent consulting, design and delivery of Microsoft Defender suite and SIEM/XDR.
• Effective technical hands-on experience configuring/implementing products such as Microsoft Azure, Entra & Purview.
• Accomplished in designing and implementing M365 security technologies, based on above, with little support from senior teammates.
• Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, and training to client end-users.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent presenting skills to gain support and trust of clients.
• Excellent documentation to ensure solutions are well defined in line with Ingentive processes.

Desirable Expertise:

• Good understanding of Microsoft Fabric, Dynamics 365 and Power Platform technologies.
• Experience in configuring and deploying Copilot solutions.
• Knowledge and experience in quality assurance practises.
• Assisting in delivery of Microsoft funded workshops (xIAD, Copilot/AI, etc)
• Good partner relationship management to ensure Ingentive can implement full suite of Microsoft security solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Designing and delivering M365 solutions for clients and ensure Ingentive processes (ISO, etc.) are practiced.
• Providing support to internal and customer solutions that Ingentive have implemented.
• Actively participating in presales activities and building relationships with clients.
• Providing support and supporting the adoption of internal process and controls.
• Building relationships with key Ingentive stakeholders, 3rd party vendors and Microsoft.
• Mentoring peer teammates within team.
• Provide updates technology advancements to internal audience and clients, and how these affect cloud and security solutions.

Quality Measures:

Your performance will be measured against the achievement of targets, against the objectives and responsibilities listed above, and against the following standard criteria:

• Deliverables will be delivered on time, on budget and within the defined quality and acceptance criteria.
• Consistent delivery of quality work in line with hours planned, estimated and agreed upon in sprint planning.
• Record time accurately using timers or accurate manual tracking in Ingentive’s time keeping system.
• Client satisfaction with the delivery process, reviewed via ongoing dialogue with clients during, service reviews, project board meetings and through feedback forms.
• Conformity to the security process and Ingentive cloud practices, measured continuously through feedback from teammates and delivery reporting.
• Quality of reporting provided to leadership in line with set KPI’s.
• System outages and response times, as well as robustness of monitoring and security in place.
• Behaviour in line with the company values.

Teammates’ benefits:

• Bonus Schemes
• Life Assurance
• Private medical cover
• Group income protection
• Great Company Pension
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Enhanced Family Leave Pay
• Volunteering Leave
• Teammate recognition scheme
• Loyalty award scheme
• 24/7 access to EAP including Wisdom AI app
• Access to Bright Exchange Online marketplace
• Remote working with the option to work from our Central London Office

Our Purpose and Values

Vision - Empowering enterprises to their full potential with intelligent Microsoft solutions

Mission - Rapidly delivering intelligent Microsoft technology solutions

Values – Passion, Performance, Partnership

Successful applicants must have the right to work in the UK and a basic DBS check is required for this position. Ingentive are committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact us about your needs so that we can discuss these with you to make sure that suitable adjustments are made, where possible.

Job Title: Cyber Security Consultant – MOD SAC Experience (DV Clearance Required)

Location: On-site in Bristol or West Midlands (3–4 days per week)

Salary: £60,000+ per annum + benefits

Contract Type: Permanent / Immediate start

Role Overview

An urgent requirement exists for experienced Cyber Security Consultants with MOD SAC-type experience to work on high-profile government cyber security contracts. Candidates must hold DV security clearance and be able to hit the ground running on-site in Bristol or the West Midlands.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an award-winning, NCSC Assured company, delivering rewarding and important work in cyber security.

Key Requirements

Proven MOD SAC or MOD cyber accreditation experience

DV (Developed Vetting) security clearance

Strong knowledge of MOD cyber security frameworks and processes

Able to work on-site 3–4 days per week and independently

Immediate availability or able to start after current notice

Why Apply?

Work on high-impact MOD cyber security projects

Competitive salary (£60k+) and benefits

Be part of a dynamic and highly respected organisation

Cloud Security Consultant required for public sector client. You will be designing, implementing, and enhancing security capabilities across AWS and Azure environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise with cloud-native security and governance tools, Cloud Adoption and Assurance Frameworks, and Well-Architected Reviews.

This role will focus on assessing current security posture, defining cloud assurance frameworks, and advising on best practices to achieve secure, scalable, and compliant multi-cloud operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement Cloud Assurance and Adoption Frameworks aligned with AWS and Microsoft best practices.
• Conduct and lead Well-Architected Reviews (AWS & Azure) to assess and enhance cloud workloads.
• Recommend improvements for governance, automation, and security orchestration across both platforms.
• Evaluate IaC templates (Terraform, ARM/Bicep) for compliance, security, and efficiency.
• Design and enhance secure landing zones aligned with Microsoft CAF and AWS best practices.
• Integrate and optimize use of native cloud security tools including CSPM solutions.
• Support compliance and control validation automation using AWS and Azure native services.
• Provide strategic recommendations to improve identity, access, and network security within cloud ecosystems.
• Collaborate with engineering and DevSecOps teams to embed security by design.

Required Skills and Experience

AWS Expertise:

• AWS Audit Manager
• AWS Control Tower & SCPs
• AWS Macie, Firewall Manager, Access Analyzer
• AWS Network Reachability Analyzer
• AWS Cloud Adoption Framework
• AWS SHARR
• AWS Well-Architected Reviews

Azure Expertise:

• Azure Defender for Cloud
• Azure Well-Architected Reviews & Advisor
• Azure Blueprints & Policy Assignments
• Azure Landing Zones (CAF-aligned)
• Azure Policy automation for control validation
• IaC assessment and optimization (Terraform/ARM)
• CSPM and continuous compliance monitoring

Cloud Security Consultant required for public sector client. You will be designing, implementing, and enhancing security capabilities across AWS and Azure environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise with cloud-native security and governance tools, Cloud Adoption and Assurance Frameworks, and Well-Architected Reviews.

This role will focus on assessing current security posture, defining cloud assurance frameworks, and advising on best practices to achieve secure, scalable, and compliant multi-cloud operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement Cloud Assurance and Adoption Frameworks aligned with AWS and Microsoft best practices.
• Conduct and lead Well-Architected Reviews (AWS & Azure) to assess and enhance cloud workloads.
• Recommend improvements for governance, automation, and security orchestration across both platforms.
• Evaluate IaC templates (Terraform, ARM/Bicep) for compliance, security, and efficiency.
• Design and enhance secure landing zones aligned with Microsoft CAF and AWS best practices.
• Integrate and optimize use of native cloud security tools including CSPM solutions.
• Support compliance and control validation automation using AWS and Azure native services.
• Provide strategic recommendations to improve identity, access, and network security within cloud ecosystems.
• Collaborate with engineering and DevSecOps teams to embed security by design.

Required Skills and Experience

AWS Expertise:

• AWS Audit Manager
• AWS Control Tower & SCPs
• AWS Macie, Firewall Manager, Access Analyzer
• AWS Network Reachability Analyzer
• AWS Cloud Adoption Framework
• AWS SHARR
• AWS Well-Architected Reviews

Azure Expertise:

• Azure Defender for Cloud
• Azure Well-Architected Reviews & Advisor
• Azure Blueprints & Policy Assignments
• Azure Landing Zones (CAF-aligned)
• Azure Policy automation for control validation
• IaC assessment and optimization (Terraform/ARM)
• CSPM and continuous compliance monitoring

Senior Security Consultant (AI Specialist)

Location: London (base)

Salary: Up to £110,000 base + 15% bonus

We’re looking for a Senior Security Consultant (AI Specialist) to take a lead role in defining, designing, and delivering secure architectures for AI and Machine Learning environments. This position blends deep technical expertise with strategic consulting and pre-sales influence, working closely with enterprise clients to shape secure AI/ML strategies and architectures that align with business outcomes.

You’ll act as a trusted advisor across both technical and commercial discussions — defining frameworks, advising stakeholders, and ensuring robust security within cutting-edge AI ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the definition and implementation of AI/ML security strategies, policies, and standards.
• Architect secure, scalable AI/ML systems, data pipelines, and cloud environments.
• Advise clients on AI security risk management, compliance, and governance.
• Deliver strategic pre-sales support — from solution design to client presentations and bid responses.
• Champion ethical AI principles and align architectures with frameworks such as the EU AI Act and GDPR.
• Evaluate and implement AI/ML security tools, ensuring adherence to ISO 27001, NIST, TOGAF, and SABSA standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed DevSecOps practices within AI/ML lifecycles.

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years’ experience in cybersecurity architecture, including hands-on leadership.
• Proven pre-sales and commercial experience — confident presenting to senior stakeholders and supporting bids.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML models, data privacy, and adversarial ML mitigation .
• Expertise in cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Current security certification (CISSP, CISM, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, TOGAF, and SABSA.

If you thrive at the intersection of cybersecurity, AI, and client engagement — apply today and help shape the future of secure innovation.

Senior Security Consultant (AI Specialist)

Location: London (base)

Salary: Up to £110,000 base + 15% bonus

We’re looking for a Senior Security Consultant (AI Specialist) to take a lead role in defining, designing, and delivering secure architectures for AI and Machine Learning environments. This position blends deep technical expertise with strategic consulting and pre-sales influence, working closely with enterprise clients to shape secure AI/ML strategies and architectures that align with business outcomes.

You’ll act as a trusted advisor across both technical and commercial discussions — defining frameworks, advising stakeholders, and ensuring robust security within cutting-edge AI ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the definition and implementation of AI/ML security strategies, policies, and standards.
• Architect secure, scalable AI/ML systems, data pipelines, and cloud environments.
• Advise clients on AI security risk management, compliance, and governance.
• Deliver strategic pre-sales support — from solution design to client presentations and bid responses.
• Champion ethical AI principles and align architectures with frameworks such as the EU AI Act and GDPR.
• Evaluate and implement AI/ML security tools, ensuring adherence to ISO 27001, NIST, TOGAF, and SABSA standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed DevSecOps practices within AI/ML lifecycles.

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years’ experience in cybersecurity architecture, including hands-on leadership.
• Proven pre-sales and commercial experience — confident presenting to senior stakeholders and supporting bids.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML models, data privacy, and adversarial ML mitigation .
• Expertise in cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Current security certification (CISSP, CISM, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, TOGAF, and SABSA.

If you thrive at the intersection of cybersecurity, AI, and client engagement — apply today and help shape the future of secure innovation.