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Actica Consulting

Location:
United Kingdom, London ▼
Guildford
Bristol
M4 corridor

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

As a Lead Cyber Security Consultant at Actica Consulting, you will have the opportunity to lead multiple, small Actica teams in their support to a wide range of high-profile UK public sector and defence organisations. Your help enables our customers to protect their ICT investments, and in doing so you will play a key role in nationally critical projects which make a real difference to people’s everyday lives.

Job Responsibility:

Leading one or more Actica teams to undertake varying consultancy assignments
Providing security expertise for major system procurements and Agile programmes to ensure secure delivery
Identifying, analysing and evaluating information risks across a range of programmes, projects and systems
Explaining to risk owners the causes, likelihood and potential business impacts of information risks
Identifying and presenting options for treating or transferring information risks
Authoring and/or supporting the development of security assurance documentation
Developing or reviewing new security architectures
Scoping security testing activities, and explaining the results and required remediation
Managing the delivery of security services by Actica teams across several live projects
Working with our client-side customers to manage contract delivery
Working with our industry-side customers to develop compelling, winning proposals and ultimately deliver projects into UK Defence or Public Sector
Coach, mentor and help develop junior Actica staff

Requirements:

Experience of complex ICT systems security in a technical delivery or consulting capacity in the UK Defence sector or Public Sector
The ability to present and justify conclusions to project teams and business stakeholders
Proven abilities in delivering to client expectations and requirements
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Must be eligible and willing to obtain UK Government Security Clearance

Nice to have:

Knowledge of structured security frameworks, such as HMG SPF and ISO27001
Knowledge of security, technical and enterprise architecture methods such as TOGAF and SABSA
Knowledge of technical risk assessments
Knowledge of software development methods and techniques e.g. Agile methods such as SCRUM
Knowledge of enterprise security packages, security enforcing software and devices, such as identity management and federation, cryptography, public key infrastructure, firewalls, SIEM, vulnerability scanning

What we offer:

25 days of paid leave per annum plus 8 UK bank holidays
Discretionary, Performance-Based Bonus Scheme
Enrolment in Stakeholder Pension Scheme
Cycle To Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme
Private Medical Insurance
Substantial training leading to nationally recognised certifications
Mentor support and guidance
Performance and Development Manager for regular reviews and career progression planning

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 05, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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