

Roles and Responsibilities
- Providing technical assurance that proposed solutions are fit for purpose;
- Developing new architectures that mitigate the risks posed by new technologies and business practices;
- Providing advice to customers on Information Assurance and architectural problems and risks;
- Supporting the development of Risk Management Accreditation Document Sets (RMADS);
- Scoping security testing activities, and explaining the findings and required remedial actions to project stakeholders;
- Investigating security incidents;
- Promoting security awareness within project teams, and within the company.
- Conducting Cyber Security Risk Assessments.
- Providing Assurance of cyber security management controls and processes.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
In more detail, we look for candidates with:
- A good degree in a STEM subject, with further study at Masters and / or PhD level a bonus;
- An NCSC certified Information / Cyber / Systems Security master’s degree, alongside a good Cyber / STEM based degree;
- An understanding of the use of technology in business and public sector contexts;
- Familiarity gained through studies with the HMG Security Policy Framework (SPF) and the NCSC Information Assurance Portfolio, IA Standards, Good Practice Guides, Architecture Patterns, etc…
- The ability to present and justify conclusions to project teams and stakeholders;
- A willingness to take on new and unfamiliar subject matter;
- The ability to build and nurture durable working relations with stakeholders;
- Proven abilities in communicating and delivering to stakeholder expectations and requirements;
- Prior work experience gained in a technical and / or consulting environment.
- Must be eligible and willing to obtain UK Government Security Clearance.
- Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders, including resolving issues and identifying new opportunities.
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Adaptability to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- Hybrid working model, with an office base in Guildford, Surrey and access to our other offices in London, Swindon and Cheltenham.
- Typical working week might involve 2-3 days working at clients’ premises or other locations and the remainder at home or at one of our offices.
- Some projects may require up to 5 days per week on-site with colleagues.
- The practicalities of some project work means that individuals may need to stay away from home during the working week
- Team-based project environment with opportunities to participate in internal initiatives.

Career Development
We offer a competitive suite of benefits.







About Actica Consulting
Actica Consulting is a leading Digital Transformation and Cyber Security consultancy focused on the UK Public Sector.
Our teams have a long track record of delivering technology-focused consultancy in a variety of complex environments. Our projects often run over multiple years and contribute to clients' mission-critical objectives and key strategic initiatives. We're proud of our long-term client relationships and excellent track record of delivery; as a result, we're trusted to work on some of the UK Government's most important and sensitive projects.
We operate in the following market sectors: Defence, Central Government, National Security, Policing and Public Safety, Utilities, and Transport.
Our expertise covers: Organisational Improvement, Delivering Complex Programmes, Digital Engineering, Cyber Security, and AI, Analytics and Data.