PwC

Solution Engineering Defence Lead

United Kingdom · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerPwC
LocationUnited Kingdom
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted1 Jun 2026

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Risk

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

About the role

You’ll join PwC’s Cyber, Data and Technology Resilience practice, working with Defence and government clients on complex cyber security challenges. As a Senior Manager, you’ll lead solution design and bid strategy for Defence cyber opportunities, shaping how PwC wins and delivers work across large programmes. You’ll translate deep technical expertise into commercially sound, high-quality proposals, working with sector leaders to grow our Defence business and strengthen cyber resilience across critical national infrastructure and mission-critical systems.

What your days will look like

You’ll lead the design of cyber solutions and proposals that enable PwC to win and deliver impactful work in the Defence sector:

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Lead solution design and bid strategy from opportunity shaping through to submission

Design delivery models, including team structures, tools and approaches tailored to each engagement

Develop and review high-quality proposal content, ensuring technical credibility and alignment to client needs

Define PwC’s role within complex programmes, including collaboration with internal teams and external partners

Support client engagement activity where technical expertise is required to progress opportunities

Develop reusable cyber propositions and contribute to the growth of Defence offerings

This role is for you if

You have significant experience in cyber security, including time spent within or supporting the Defence sector

You have a strong technical foundation, with hands-on experience in security architecture, assurance or cyber operations

You have experience leading or contributing to successful bids within complex, regulated environments

You understand Defence security governance, assurance and accreditation processes

You are able to design pragmatic delivery models within large, multi-party programmes

You are confident presenting and writing clear, compelling technical content for senior stakeholders

You hold current Developed Vetting (DV) clearance (or recently lapsed and renewable)

What you’ll receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Cloud Security, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Conducting Research, Creativity, Cyber Defense, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption, Inclusion, Influence, Information Security, Intellectual Curiosity, Intelligence Analysis, Intelligence Report, Intrusion Detection, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), IT Operations, Learning Agility {+ 24 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

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