Cyber Security Specialist

Cyber Security Specialist - Security Assurance Coordinator (SAC)

Location: Corsham

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + TAX FREE ANNUAL BONUS + excellent company benefits

Due to the nature of the work you will be involved in, you must hold an SC Clearance minimum and be eligible for DV clearance

NexGen Associates are currently working with an established IT Consultancy client who work within the government and defence verticals. They are now looking to take on an experienced Cyber Security Assurance specialist to join their team.

As a Cyber Security Assurance Specialist within the Security Assurance team, you will work closely with external stakeholders and collaborate effectively across the wider security function. You will be responsible for supporting the production and delivery of a range of MoD accreditation reports.

Main duties:

• Ensuring project compliance to MOD JSP Policy and guidelines
• Ensure that cyber and information security controls are properly embedded within project on the implementation and operation of security measures
• Providing technical security support from project start
• Stakeholder management
• Construction of accreditation documentation
• Risk identification and management

Required Skills:

• Information Security Standards and technical knowledge
• MOD Accreditation policy and practices
• Understanding of MOD Security Policy Framework
• Experience developing RMADs and SyOPs
• Experience of managing risk at programme and project level
• Experience at applying different risk models
• Proven management of compliance with standards and frameworks
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to engage and influence internal and external stakeholders
• Experience working within the Defence sector
• CISM OR CISSP qualified ideally but not essential