Head of Cyber

Head of CyberOverview: Lead the cyber practice for a Defence-focused consultancy, overseeing strategy, client delivery, and secure solution design across MOD and National Security programmes.Key Responsibilities:
  • Own and deliver the cyber strategy across Defence and Government portfolios.
  • Act as senior cyber lead on MOD and Defence Digital programmes, ensuring secure-by-design solutions.
  • Provide authority on security architecture, risk management, vulnerability management, and cloud security (Azure/M365, MODCloud).
  • Lead and grow a team of cyber consultants, architects, and engineers.
  • Support business development, bids, and development of new cyber propositions.
Experience Required:
  • Strong background delivering cyber programmes in Defence or National Security.
  • Expertise in secure architecture, cloud security, threat protection, and NCSC-aligned standards.
  • Proven leadership of teams and senior stakeholders.
  • Active SC (DV highly desirable).
Desirable:
  • CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or CCP certifications.

Job Details

Company
Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Location
New Works, Telford, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Salary
Salary negotiable
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