Security Consultant or Architect - DV Cleared

Are you a passionate, ambitious, and detail-oriented security professional ready to take on a pivotal role in Operational Security ? Do you thrive on spotting vulnerabilities, strengthening security processes, and ensuring the protection of critical assets, people, and environments ? If you're looking for a challenging yet rewarding opportunity in a dynamic team, this is the role for you!

As an Operational Security Consultant , you will lead and oversee all aspects of security operations , including asset management, securing supply chains, personnel security, and physical security . Your role will involve:

• Leading and managing operational security to protect critical systems and environments.
• Monitoring, detecting, and responding to security threats, ensuring all risks are assessed and mitigated.
• Providing expert guidance to teams including architects, project leads, and integration specialists to maintain a secure delivery framework.
• Investigating security incidents , analysing activity, identifying unauthorised access, and preventing potential breaches.
• Engaging with stakeholders across the organisation and external agencies to ensure compliance with security policies.
• Developing and delivering security training to ensure all staff are well-versed in security protocols and best practices.
• Ensuring policy adherence by acting as the primary security point of contact for internal teams and external agencies.
• Managing classified materials , handling secure information transfers, and maintaining compliance with strict regulatory standards.

• Proven experience in Security Consultant/Architect/Management with a deep understanding of security policies, risk mitigation, and incident response .
• Experience as a Security Officer (STRAPSO highly desirable) with strong asset management skills.
• MUST have NIST 800 53
• Secure by Design (SbD) experience
• Strong leadership skills , capable of working across teams and disciplines to enhance security operations.
• Expertise in incident classification, response, and reporting , with the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate evolving threats.
• Ability to manage security training , document security policies, and conduct audits to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Excellent communication skills , capable of advising both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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