As a Cyber Security Consultant, you'll be an expert in secure design, risk management, and compliance, particularly within regulated industries such as UK Government, Health, and Defence. You'll work closely with our team and clients, independently leading security initiatives across multiple projects. Key Responsibilities Lead security assurance for cloud-hosted services through all project stages. Advise on UK Government security standards Provide Public Cloud security expertise (Azure, AWS) aligned with NCSC principles. Define scopes for security testing (ITHC, Pen Testing) on cloud platforms and SaaS. Perform risk assessments, identify gaps, and support threat remediation. Conduct Cyber Security Maturity Assessments. Required Skills & Experience Extensive experience with AWS and Azure security architecture. Strong understanding of cloud security for IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and serverless. Knowledge of security standards and frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS). Risk assessment and effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Agile, adaptable, and experienced in stakeholder management. Familiarity with DevOps/DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code Preferred Certifications - CISSP, CISM, AWS Solutions Architect Security Clearance : You will be required to either hold or be able to achieve SC Clearance. As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.