De&s Cyber Security Consultant

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 228019**Salary**:

- £60,100 - £65,000- per annum (plus benefits).

**Grade**:

- Other- Level 4 (Professional I)**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Business area**:

- MOD - Defence Equipment & Support - Engineering**Type of role**:

- Engineering**Working pattern**:

- Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time**Number of posts**:

- 5Contents

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About the job

**Benefits**:
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Location
- MOD Abbey Wood, Filton, Bristol, BS34 8JH Kentigern House, 65 Brown Street, Glasgow, G2 8EX RAF Waddington, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 9NB HMNB Devonport, HM Naval Base, Devonport, Plymouth, PL2 2BGAbout the job

**Summary**:

- At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), we're here to provide for the Army, the Royal Navy, and the Royal Air Force, as they serve our country all over the world. We support those on the front line by providing smarter tech. Vehicles that go further, and faster. Newer, more effective equipment for land, sea, and air. We deliver the kit the UK military needs to maintain advantage and stay protected, as they protect life at home and overseas.
- Our people push for best-in-class every day - because it helps keep our nation safe. So whatever your background, whatever your skillset, if you’re driven to set new standards, find your place at DE&S. Ready to see where your ambition will lead you?**Job description**:
Engineering is the largest business function in our organisation - and it’s one of the most fulfilling too. Because it’s only by delivering the most advanced, battle-winning technology that we can keep those on the front line at the top of their game. That’s why we stay inventive and create positive change, with a strong focus on sustainable sourcing and minimising environmental impact too. Ready to make an impact that matters to the nation?

You'll benefit from plenty of opportunities for development, access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications, and a c.27% employer pension contribution. You’ll also have access to a wide range of employee networks, including the Women in Engineering Network, Parents Network, Race & Culture Network, Neuro Inclusivity Network - and many more. We recognise that the best people for the job may have commitments outside of work, so we’re pleased to promote flexible working to support our colleagues in balancing work and home life.Please select relevant function from drop downAre you a Cyber Security Consultant looking to support decision making across the lifecycle of multiple complex projects? We, at Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), currently have several exciting opportunities for Cyber Security Consultants to work within our Internal Technical Support (ITS) team. We provide specialist security and information assurance support to a huge variety of projects including ‘Challenger 3’ and other Military Platforms. This covers combat aircraft and armoured vehicles to submarines, aircraft carriers and land-based communications. DE&S ensures the UK military have access to equipment with world leading capabilities that is resilient to cyber-attacks. This team makes a big difference to projects integral to supporting our Armed Forces

We are keen to attract, develop and retain Cyber Resilience specialists, therefore we will support and encourage your development in the following areas:
Gaining CCP status at Practitioner level or above
Knowledge of defence equipment & systems
Information risk management

Cyber Security Consultants can choose their permanent workstation from the list below:
MOD Abbey Wood, Filton, Bristol, BS34 8JH
Kentigern House, 65 Brown Street, Glasgow, G2 8EX
RAF Waddington, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 9NB
HMNB Devonport, HM Naval Base, Devonport, Plymouth, PL2 2BG

Please be advised that due to the nature of security, these roles are reserved for sole UK Nationals only.

Please note some attendance to the stated site may be required for this position.

We strongly recommend tailoring your CV in line with our **CV guidance** before applying, with specific sections to highlight Key Achievements, Relevant Experience, and Applied Skills & Knowledge.

**Responsibilities**:

- The responsibilities of these posts will include, but not be limited to, the following:

- As a Cyber Security Consultant in our ITS team you will be empowered to:
- Develop artefacts and evidence used in the assessment of cyber risk, and considering the implications of changes to equipment design, offering mitigation advice in the process
- Build strong working relationships across all areas of the business, including interfacing with authorities like the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders, to gain an understanding of their requirements and translate these into an agreed set of deliverables and outputs
- Implement and effectively develop cyber security guidance, policy, and tools
- Convert business objectives into ta