SC Cleared Cyber Security Consultant

SC Cleared Cyber Security Consultant - 6 months - Kent (FULL TIME ONSITE) - up to £530 per day INSIDE IR35

We are looking for a Cyber Security Consultant to join a major client. The role is Full time on site so please bear this in mind when applying.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cyber Security Strategy; Governance Develop and maintain the cybersecurity roadmap aligned with business objectives and enterprise security strategy.
• Establish cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures based on industry frameworks and best practices.
• Define governance processes for OT security across manufacturing plants, operational sites, and critical infrastructure environments.
• Provide expert guidance on security risks, controls, and investments.
• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and vulnerability evaluations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks affecting industrial systems.

Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and frameworks, including:

• IEC 62443
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
• NIS2 Directive
• ISO 27001

Industry-specific regulatory requirements:

• Lead security audits and support remediation activities.
• Design and maintain secure network architectures.
• Ensure appropriate segmentation between IT and environments.
• Review and approve technology deployments from a cybersecurity perspective.
• Support secure implementation of Industrial IoT (IIoT), cloud-connected industrial systems, and remote access solutions.
• Develop and maintain specific cyber incident response procedures.
• Lead investigations and response activities for cybersecurity incidents impacting systems.
• Coordinate with IT Security Operations, engineering teams, and third-party vendors during incidents.
• Monitor emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities impacting industrial environments.
• Maintain visibility of assets, systems, and communication networks.
• Oversee vulnerability management processes for environments.
• Develop risk-based patching and remediation strategies that minimise operational disruption.
• Ensure secure configuration and life cycle management of industrial assets.
• Partner with plant managers, engineers, maintenance teams, and IT security teams to drive cybersecurity improvements.
• Act as the primary cybersecurity subject matter expert for leadership and operational teams.
• Manage relationships with cybersecurity vendors, auditors, and regulatory bodies.
• Develop and deliver cybersecurity awareness programs.
• Promote a security-first culture within operational and engineering teams.
• Provide guidance and training on secure operational practices.

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Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.