Senior Cyber Security Consultant
Role details
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Job description
As a Senior Cyber Security Consultant, you will provide subject matter expertise and provide critical support to MOD Security stakeholders on a novel Programme.
Day-to-day, you will provide security subject matter knowledge across a number of different areas and expertise on the security implications of System Change Requests.
Your responsibilities will include: Maintaining security risk assessments and Secure by Design artefacts for systems to support through life assurance Maintaining relevant Codes of Connections ensuring continued approvals for such connections Identifying and assessing the potential impact of amendments to MoD or HMG policy on the Programme whilst maintaining knowledge of current MoD and HMG security requirements Supporting the SyM as required to produce security reports for agreed meetings and managing the quarterly Security working Groups Providing advice on the patching of systems including monitoring MODCERTS and other sources of patching and vulnerability information Developing and delivering security training to the programme and supporting the Programme in maintaining technical crypto management documents
Requirements
Previous experience of working in an information security role in an MoD environment Excellent communications skills with comfortability working in a multi-disciplinary team with the ability work with others The ability to manage your own tasks and time liaising An in depth understanding of and evidence of applying the NIST Cyber Security Framework or relevant similar frameworks Broad knowledge of IT Security architecture and IT security vulnerabilities and their countermeasures Previous experience in producing information security risk assessments and through life risk management and continuous assurance Previous experience in managing IT Health checks, interpreting findings, and managing Risk Treatment Plans, Cyber Council Chartered, legacy certification (e.g. CESG Certified Cyber Security Professional) or equivalent experience
We value difference and we don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.
Benefits & conditions
Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community
Our Recruitment Process: We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels value, heard, and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which mean factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.
Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for DV clearance, as a minimum.
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