Overview
The Cyber Event and Threat Senior Consultant will play a crucial role in supporting a major international defense program by enhancing cyber threat management processes and operational security capabilities. This position requires the selected candidate to establish effective procedures for managing cyber incidents and threats while engaging with senior defense and government stakeholders to communicate complex risks. The consultant will contribute significantly to the development of a cyber threat platform and governance arrangements within a high-profile defense environment.
Responsibilities
- Establish and operationalise processes for managing cyber events, incidents, and threats.
- Develop operating procedures for threat detection, triage, escalation, and response.
- Conduct cyber threat modelling, scenario analysis, and vulnerability assessments.
- Produce actionable threat assessments and prioritised mitigation recommendations.
- Support the development of a cyber threat platform, including requirements and use cases.
- Establish governance arrangements, reporting mechanisms, and escalation procedures.
- Engage with senior defense and government stakeholders, communicating complex technical risks clearly.
Requirements
- Proven experience in cyber threat management, incident management, or operational cyber security.
- Background working within UK defense or critical national infrastructure.
- Hands-on experience with cyber threat modelling methodologies, such as MITRE ATT&CK, STRIDE, or attack trees.
- Experience developing operating procedures and governance frameworks.
- Exposure to threat intelligence platforms or related security tooling.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to engage senior audiences.
- Active security clearance and the ability to work on-site in Reading twice a week.