Cyber Security Specialist - Security Assurance

Our client, a leader in Defence IT consulting, is looking for an experienced Cyber Security Specialist within Security Assurance on a contract basis for 3 months with a potential extension.

As a Cyber Security Specialist within the Security Assurance team, you will work closely with external stakeholders and collaborate effectively across the wider security function. You will be responsible for supporting the production and delivery of a range of MoD accreditation reports.

Main duties:

• Ensuring project compliance to MOD JSP Policy and guidelines
• Ensure that cyber and information security controls are properly embedded within project on the implementation and operation of security measures
• Providing technical security support from project start
• Stakeholder management
• Construction of accreditation documentation
• Risk identification and management

Do you have experience in Network security?, * Information Security Standards and technical knowledge

• MOD Accreditation policy and practices
• Understanding of MOD Security Policy Framework
• Experience developing RMADs and SyOPs
• Experience of managing risk at programme and project level
• Experience at applying different risk models
• Proven management of compliance with standards and frameworks
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to engage and influence internal and external stakeholders
• Experience working within the Defence sector
• CISM OR CISSP qualified ideally but not essential