Management Consultancy

Ncounter is seeking an experienced DV Cleared Architect to support a major Defence programme, driving the design and delivery of secure, large-scale infrastructure across both private and public cloud environments. This position focuses heavily on enterprise PKI and trust services, integrating modern authentication, federation, and certificate management capabilities across highly assured platforms. You’ll take a leading role in shaping resilient architectures within secure, air-gapped environments, ensuring compliance with MOD and NCSC principles while delivering practical, scalable solutions to complex mission

We are supporting a major new programme of work, delivered in collaboration with a global technology partner. This involves multiple £100m+ cloud transformation initiatives, and we are seeking experienced Platform Architects to join the programme team. The Role As a Platform Architect, you will design and deliver secure, scalable platform architectures in a highly sensitive environment. Working closely with engineering teams and stakeholders, you will translate requirements into practical designs, guide technical delivery, and ensure compliance with security standards.

Ncounter is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join a consultancy delivering mission-critical programmes across Defence, Government and National Security. This role offers the chance to directly influence how nationally significant systems are protected, designed and operated. You’ll be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from shaping security strategy to designing architectures and overseeing secure development. Expect variety: one week advising on risk management, the next helping to design secure solutions for enterprise-scale ICT, followed by leading on assurance activities or reviewing deliverables that set the standard for security across government. You’ll work closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex risks into practical recommendations, while building trusted relationships with clients.

Do you want to solve complex challenges that make a real difference? We’re looking for Management Consultants to join a high-performing team supporting the UK’s most critical national security missions. You’ll work on projects that drive real change, alongside colleagues who value authenticity, collaboration, and delivering meaningful outcomes.

As a Platform Architect, you will design and deliver secure, scalable platform architectures in a highly sensitive environment. Working closely with engineering teams and stakeholders, you will translate requirements into practical designs, guide technical delivery, and ensure compliance with security standards.

As Lead Delivery Manager, you will oversee multiple agile teams and cross-programme delivery. You’ll provide governance, reporting and assurance across several workstreams, while engaging senior Defence stakeholders. This role requires a “heavy-hitter” with strong programme management experience, able to balance delivery oversight with client relationship management.