Security Consultant, System Security Consultant

SiXworks an IBM company

Security Consultant ensuring system security for Defence and National Security organisations. Responsible for ongoing security and compliance of internal infrastructure in a hybrid work setup.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeFarnborough • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureJamfKubernetesMacOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

ensure that the systems and information at SiXworks are suitably secured to enable business operations
manage ongoing security and compliance of internal infrastructure
implement the policy and direction set by senior management team
work closely with the IT service delivery team to maintain ongoing security assurance
conduct Cyber Risk Management
ensure security of all internal systems
develop and maintain security policies
ensure system design and implementation meets security outcomes
produce evidence to meet various MOD regulations
work with various practises (Software Engineering, DevSecOps Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Agile Development, Support) to achieve security outcomes
report to senior management on compliance, cyber risks of internal services
work with project teams on improving operational security, providing security consultancy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience of working on risk assessments using industry approved methodologies (such as NIST, ISO 27005)
Identification of suitable risk management activities (technical, physical, or procedural) to treat /mitigate the identified risks
Creation of security documentation to support the development of an information system, these could include: Security Aspects of Design, Risk Assessments, Risk Management Plans, Security Policies, Security Test Plans/Results
High standards in written report and/or design documentation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ability to manage change securely and effectively
Experience of Azure, M365, Intune, JAMF, Windows, macOS and Kubernetes environments
Knowledge and experience of Agile, DevSecOps, CI/CD principles and their application in secure environments
Appreciation of the constraints and requirements imposed on development within secure, safety critical environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual leave + bank holidays
free Private Medical cover
Life Assurance
Generous pension (10% employer, 5% employee contribution)
Bonus
Professional development and training support
secure parking
gym
café & restaurant on site
lots of open break out spaces

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Hard Skills & Tools

Cyber Risk Managementrisk assessmentssecurity policiesSecurity Aspects of DesignRisk Management PlansSecurity Test PlansAgile DevelopmentDevSecOps EngineeringCI/CD principlessecurity documentation

Soft Skills

excellent written communicationexcellent verbal communicationchange managementorganizational skillscollaborationreportingconsultancy