Let’s find your next opportunity
AI Assistant: {{ chat.assistant.message }}
{{meta?.totalCount}}
results found
Sort By
{{ job.job_posting_title
}}
{{ job.job_posting_title }}
{{ job.is_cms_job ? (job.cities.split(';').length > 1 ? 'Various locations' : job.location_mappings[0]) : (job.location_mappings.length > 1 ? 'Various locations' : job.location_mappings[0]) }}
We are sorry there are no jobs that match your exact criteria. Try a new search term, or use the filters to continue browsing for available opportunities.
Suggested roles matches
{{ job.title }}
{{ job.title }}
{{ [job.cities[0], job.regions[0], job.countries[0]].join(', ') }}
Various locations
We are sorry there are no jobs that match your exact criteria. Try a new search term, or use the filters to continue browsing for available opportunities.
Let’s find your next opportunity
{{ job.job_posting_title
}}
{{ job.job_posting_title }}
{{ job.is_cms_job ? (job.cities.split(';').length > 1 ? 'Various locations' : job.location_mappings[0]) : (job.location_mappings.length > 1 ? 'Various locations' : job.location_mappings[0]) }}
On this page
United Kingdom
Overview
Leading the edge of transformation.
Join our organisation, where we have a huge variety of projects on-the-go at any one time. So when you start this role with us, it could take your career wherever your interests lie. You'll find everyone here is willing to pitch in and help because we all want you to succeed, and we're ready to help you grow.
When it comes to living your life, we want you to get the most out of it. So talk to us about all our flexible and remote working policies that can support your personal priorities. Also, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women's'Equality, as well as being a 'Disability Confident' and 'Inclusive Employer.'
As a Cyber Security Consultant, you'll play a pivotal role in protecting Aerospace, Defence and CNI/OT clients from evolving cyber threats. You'll work on projects that shape national security, working alongside industry experts in a supportive, innovative environment. We offer clear pathways for career advancement, and professional development, and this role will suit a recently qualified professional who is looking to take their career to the next level and provide real world benefit to clients. In return, we offer a challenging and rewarding role, career development, an empowered and supportive working environment with a competitive reward package. We invest in your professional growth through certifications, training and leadership pathways. You will work on 'business as usual', technical refresh, and new project environments, applying technical knowledge and innovative thinking. You will help clients establish robust security governance, perform risk assessments, and deploy effective security controls and solutions aligned with business risk appetite.
The successful candidate will be a knowledgeable, enthusiastic and conscientious individual who has the relevant Information Assurance and Security qualifications, and experience in working in either Defence or CNI/OT. If you have strong cyber security fundamentals and are keen to develop expertise in Defence or CNI/OT, we'll support you with training and certifications. You will work on a range of client facing projects, large and small, but will also be expected to contribute to winning new business and managing delivery. Projects are likely to involve working on client sites, (although hybrid working allows us to be flexible), and may involve travel across the UK and, occasionally overseas.
Your role
Client Delivery-
- Provide cyber security advice and guidance for clients in various environments.
- Lead and deliver risk assessments, security governance, and deployment of effective security controls tailored to client needs.
- Develop, review and maintain security related artefacts, policies and procedures to ensure compliance and best practice.
- Manage multiple projects concurrently, balancing business and client priorities.
- Deliver high-quality work under pressure and to tight deadlines, ensuring stakeholder expectations are met.
Technical Leadership-
- Apply technical security knowledge creatively to solve cyber security challenges.
- Assist in fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the security team.
- Articulate cyber security concepts and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Business Development-
- Assist with the identification of new business opportunities, contributing to proposals and client engagement.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
Location
United Kingdom
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-155642
Salary range
-
Vinayak Daddi
Hi there, I'm Vinayak Daddi and I manage this role
About you
- Experience of delivering technical cyber security consultancy in multi-disciplined environments, with proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Background in information assurance, including developing Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), conducting risk assessments, and deploying appropriate security controls.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Strong organisational skills, with experience managing multiple projects and tasks concurrently.
- Ability to deliver security outcomes to tight deadlines while maintaining quality and managing stakeholder expectations. Willingness and flexibility to travel throughout the UK (and occasionally overseas) as required.
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g., ISO27000, CISMP, CISM, CISSP) are highly desirable. Solid understanding of 'Secure by Design' methodology. Commitment to ongoing professional development and willingness to learn new frameworks and technologies.
- Experience in the UK Defence sector, including knowledge of MoD security policies and processes (e.g., HMG Information Assurance Policies, Security Policy Framework, JSP440, JSP604/JSP453).
- Experience conducting and managing security assurance and accreditation activities for Defence capabilities or experience delivering cyber security consultancy in OT environments (e.g., energy, utilities, transportation).
- Experience in segmenting and securing industrial OT/ICS networks. Any Control & Instrumentation background would be an added advantage. Familiarity with OT cyber security standards or regulatory frameworks (e.g., IEC 62443, NIST CSF, NIS Regulations, HSE OG-0086).
- Relevant OT cyber security qualifications (e.g., GICSP, IEC/ISA 62443). Membership of recognised security professional bodies (e.g., IISP, IS2, BCS, CIISEC).
- Ability to create client policies and procedures to meet corporate and regulatory requirements in OT environments. Experience selecting and deploying appropriate technology in live CNI environments.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Reward & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.
Watch this short film and imagine what you could achieve here, too.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
Security clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
#LI-ADST | #LI-UK
Related jobs
Related blogs
From Aberdeen to Air Quality and Carbon: Bhajan on building a dual role in Environment
Meet Bhajan, an environmental consultant stepping across air quality and carbon, and discover how he’s driving real sustainability impact.
Building generation capacity for the grid we have now
Discover how Bennett Mountain is strengthening Idaho’s grid with 162MW of fast-start capacity designed to respond when people need it most.
From contaminated land to large-scale groundwater programmes: Erin on 20 years in environmental engineering
After close to two decades in the environmental space, Erin has built a career defined by curiosity, range, and a deep-rooted drive to protect the planet. Based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Erin is a senior project manager and environmental engineer whose work now spans large hydrogeological and groundwater programmes, a long way from the contaminated sites where she started out.
From fieldwork to leadership in Northern Canada: Alana’s career in environmental remediation
I’m the Team Lead for Northern BC and the Yukon at AtkinsRéalis, and a Senior Project Manager in environmental site remediation. I help tackle complex environmental challenges, and find smarter, more sustainable ways to give new life to contaminated sites.
Saeed : Designing the tools that keep nuclear work safe
Saeed is a Tooling Engineer at Candu Energy Inc., an AtkinsRéalis company, contributing to some of the largest and most technically demanding nuclear refurbishment projects.
What makes early careers at AtkinsRéalis different? Peter’s story reveals it.
Explore how Peter’s graduate journey at AtkinsRéalis was shaped by real‑world responsibility, supportive teams, and leadership access, setting the foundation for early career success.
My first 60 days at AtkinsRéalis – Gahee’s journey into people, culture, and change
From warm welcomes to meaningful impact, Gahee Jeong reflects on her first 60 days at AtkinsRéalis while navigating global HR practices, local leadership, and growth from day one.
From day one to driving impact: Haresh on his early journey at AtkinsRéalis
Meet Haresh, driving direction, strengthening delivery, and building global alignment from the very start.
Starting my nuclear engineering journey: Early experiences shaping my career
Meet Bethan and read how she’s building her career as a Graduate Electrical Engineer working on major nuclear projects at AtkinsRéalis.
Remya on nuclear design, multidisciplinary problem‑solving, and what drives her work
Meet Remya, an EC&I engineer leading nuclear design across global markets and read how variety, flexibility, and multidisciplinary work have shaped her career at AtkinsRéalis .
Ejike on joining as a graduate, leading nuclear projects in Bristol, and why no two days are the same
Meet Ejike, an EC&I engineer who joined AtkinsRéalis as a graduate and now leads complex nuclear projects.
Spains Hall Estate: What happens when you let beavers solve a flooding problem
Discover how environmental science and natural processes combined to manage flooding in Essex.