SECURITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

Stevenage

Salary: circa. £60-70K dependent on experience + bonus + benefits

Hybrid working pattern: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working. Typically, 2 days per week on site and 3 days remote based.

Do you want to be the lead in a crucial and exciting role within in our Security team? If so then this position as Security Assurance Manager could be just for you. Working on behalf of the UK CISO, you will be the local security leader and expert in all elements of security.

Ensuring your allocated areas continuously align to MBDA's Security Strategy and Polices, Customer's Security Policies, expectations, all applicable laws and regulations. Updating ISO 27001 documentation with any changes and ensure all policies, processes, procedures and technical infrastructure remains compliant.

As part of the new incoming MOD Continuous Accreditation Process (CAP), your role as the first line representative for your areas of responsibility will be key. Tasked with leading all change management activities, you will ensure all change remains appropriate and complaint with policies. Delivering a technical security consultancy service to the business including architecture and solution suitability. Having the opportunity to work with different areas of the business you'll work proactively to coordinate and build relationships with the Principle Cyber and Information Security Advisor for all required accreditation activities.

In the event of a security related incident your role will be critical in leading the response, business continuity and disaster recovery for your area. As well as the above you'll coordinate and action all technical security testing to be conducted within your areas, as well as maintaining upward reporting to MBDA UK Directors on the results.

• Knowledge of National Security requirements for systems processing classified UK government data along with security risk management
• Comfortable with establishing and managing relationships with national security authorities and industry partners
• Experienced knowledge of modern hacking tactics, techniques and procedures.
• Expert in security concepts for IT network architectures, applications, cloud services and hardening of operating systems
• Ability to present risk balanced security solutions to problems and provide clear advice directly to Directors
• Background in managing and developing inexperienced IT Engineers
• Ideally a knowledge of system accreditation and the approvals process for government encryption and networks
• Knowledge of business IT processes and associated approval systems
• Desirable: CISSP, InfoSec/Cyber Degree

We offer opportunities for career progression, paid overtime (subject to level), bonus scheme, comprehensive pension package, annual salary review, collaborative working environment and excellent on-site facilities.

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve appropriate clearances!