Defence Security Assurance Specialist

23 hours ago


Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom Carbon60 Full time

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Defence Security Assurance Specialist to join our team at Carbon60. As a key member of our organisation, you will play a critical role in ensuring the security and integrity of our projects.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the development and delivery of capability assurance strategies within our projects. You will work closely with experienced Delivery Team Security Leads and be responsible for key security assurance activities, including product security risk assessments and management plans.

Your Responsibilities

  • Registration and through-life management of digital capabilities within the MOD Cyber and Defence Risk (CyDR) tooling
  • Definition of a security approach, including selection of a suitable risk assessment method and identification of a control framework
  • Support of cyber risk reviews with the rest of the delivery team, held at a minimum of quarterly
  • Assistance in formulation of a mitigation plan for identified risks
  • Production of key information assurance deliverables, including security risk assessments and management plans, executive summaries, and privacy impact assessments (DPIA)
  • Education of project and programmes stakeholders on their roles in maintaining the security posture

Your Skills and Qualifications

  • Basic knowledge and experience of information assurance frameworks, such as NIST RMF or ISO 31000
  • Cyber security/information assurance experience in an MOD/Government setting or an industry-relevant qualification
  • A passion for cyber security/security assurance and a keen interest in learning and developing current skills

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support your health and lifestyle, including Flexible Benefits, Managing your Workplace Savings, Travel Insurance, Dental Insurance, Healthcare Cash Plan, Health Assessments, Critical Illness Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Discount Dining, Give As You Earn charitable giving, and an Electric Vehicle Scheme.

Lifestyle and Well-being

We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer access to a Calm app to assist meditation and sleep, reduce stress and improve focus and self-improvement. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme available to all employees and their family members, offering tools for coping with issues relating to stress & anxiety, relationships, alcohol & drugs, gambling, child and family support, and health.

Salary and Location

We offer a competitive salary of £38,000 per annum, based on a full-time contract, and flexible working hours from Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm/9am-5pm. The role is based in Portsmouth, with travel required as part of the job.



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