VacancyTitle: Security Officer (Information Assurance)

As Security Officer (Information Assurance), you'll play an integral role in supporting and shaping NTS' Cyber Security & Information Governance (CS&IG) arrangements. You will contribute to a wide range of activities - from delivering culture and awareness programmes to supporting audits, risk management and regulatory compliance.

This is a varied and hands-on role where you'll have the opportunity to lead key initiatives, deputise for senior roles (including the Data Protection Officer), and act as a trusted advisor across the business. You'll help embed a strong security culture across NTS and its supply chain, ensuring we meet our regulatory obligations while enabling the business to operate effectively.

What You'll Be Doing

Supporting and, where appropriate, leading the delivery of CS&IG projects, including NDA group and corporate cyber targets Leading the development and rollout of an engaging CS&IG culture and awareness programme Acting as the NTS lead for ROSA (as PAM), managing processes, devices, and documentation Managing Information Governance team actions, ensuring effective tracking and completion Supporting cyber risk management, including maintaining risk registers and tracking actions Contributing to external audits (e.g. ONR, NDA), ensuring evidence and documentation are robust and up to date Supporting Web CAF assessments and action closure planning for critical systems Assisting with development and continuous improvement of CS&IG policies, procedures and guidance Supporting supply chain security assurance activities, including List N, Security Aspect Letters and procurement input Managing document control processes for Secret information across NTS and its supply chain Acting as a key point of contact for CS&IG advice across the business Deputising for the Information Security Manager and Data Protection Officer when required Supporting compliance with data protection legislation and providing expert advice across the organisation Representing NTS at internal and external forums, including NDA and NCSC networks Supporting a strong, collaborative security culture aligned to One NDA principles

Training & Development

At NTS, we are committed to continuous professional development. In this role, you'll benefit from:

Exposure to national and international security forums and conferences Opportunities to work alongside industry experts across cyber, information governance and nuclear security Ongoing learning through complex projects, audits and regulatory engagement Support to further develop professional certifications and security expertise

We're looking for a proactive and driven individual who is passionate about cyber security, information governance, and making a real impact in a highly regulated environment., Experience working within cyber security and information security environments - Essential Experience applying frameworks such as NIST 2.0, ISO27001 and NCSC CAF - Essential Experience in regulated industries (ideally critical national infrastructure) - Desirable Experience supporting research, analysis and information gathering activities - Desirable

Knowledge

Good understanding of cyber, information, personnel and physical security principles Understanding of data protection, records management and knowledge management Awareness of security processes, systems and governance frameworks Knowledge of ISO27001, NISR 2003 and NCSC CAF (desirable) Awareness of the nuclear and transportation sectors and key stakeholders (desirable)

Skills & Behaviours

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage competing priorities Ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organisation Proactive, self-motivated and adaptable to changing business needs Strong attention to detail, with a focus on confidentiality, integrity and availability of information Ability to interpret standards and translate them into practical solutions Strong team player with the confidence to work independently when required Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Our Values & Culture

At NTS, how we work is just as important as what we do. We're looking for someone who will:

Act with integrity and respect for others

Embrace openness, honesty and constructive challenge, Are collaborative, approachable and naturally supportive of others Care about doing the right thing, in the right way Are curious and motivated to learn, improve and grow Communicate openly and act with integrity and respect Are comfortable working in a purpose-driven, safety-critical environment

You don't need to tick every box on day one - we value potential, attitude and alignment with our culture just as much as experience.

Pulled from the full job description

• Annual leave
• Company pension, Freedom - empowering people to perform Helpfulness - working together to succeed Drive - being curious, confident and innovative

Why NTS?

At NTS, our people are trusted to perform, supported to grow and encouraged to be curious and innovative. We create an environment where you're given the freedom to do your job well, the support of a strong team, and the opportunity to help shape the future of safe and reliable rail operations.

The Kind of People We're Looking For, 30 Days holidays plus 8 bank holidays

Buy / Sell annual leave

Health shield

Nuclear Pension scheme

Hybrid working

Family friendly, Attractive salary

Fantastic pension scheme

We are the leading global provider of safe, secure and reliable nuclear transport solutions that make the world safer and more sustainable. As part of the UK's Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, we support the largest environmental restoration programme in Europe, and we use our specialist transport and logistics expertise to help customers and partners around the world solve their own complex challenges.