Defence Cyber Practitioner

2 weeks ago


Sunderland, Sunderland, United Kingdom Atlas Recruitment Group ltd Full time

Join us as a Defence Cyber Practitioner and contribute to the success of our client, a pioneering organisation providing cutting-edge products and services to UK and US government agencies. With a strong IT background in compliance, Cyber, or IT Support, and an understanding of frameworks such as NIST, ISO27001, DFARS or DEFSTAN, you will be responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of Cyber Security controls and meeting NIST and DEFSTAN requirements.

In this role, you will assist in delivering Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials plus certification across managed networks, supporting the delivery of intelligence-led and risk-based compliance programmes across the business. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge programmes to strengthen the UK's security posture and enjoy industry-leading career progression and development opportunities.

The Key Responsibilities:
  • Ensure compliance and effectiveness of Cyber Security controls to meet NIST and DEFSTAN requirements.
  • Assist in delivering Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials plus certification across managed networks.
  • Support the delivery of intelligence-led and risk-based compliance programme across the business.
Salary and Benefits:
  • A salary of £42,000 per annum, plus 2.5% bonus and private healthcare benefits.
  • Opportunities for career progression and development.
  • The chance to work on high-profile programmes to strengthen the UK's security posture.