Cyber Security Engineer – Risk & Assurance
* Christchurch (Fully onsite)
* 12-Month Contract - strong potential for extension
* £81.90 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35), 37 hours per week
* Must hold active SC clearance and be eligible and willing to undergo Developed Vetting
* Candidates must also be SOLE BRITISH NATIONALS due to security restrictions
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cyber Security Engineer – Risk & Assurance to support a major UK defence programme delivering complex, high-classification systems.
This role sits at the intersection of security architecture and cyber assurance, offering the chance to work across the full lifecycle of secure systems within a highly regulated environment.
You'll collaborate with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to shape secure designs, manage cyber risk, and support accreditation activities.
What You'll Be Doing
* Supporting projects to understand and manage cyber security risk
* Contributing to secure system design and security architecture
* Defining and implementing security controls
* Producing technical security documentation and artefacts (e.g. RMADS)
* Supporting assurance and accreditation activities within the defence domain
* Working closely with engineering teams and customer stakeholders
* Ensuring alignment with frameworks such as NIST RMF / CSF
What We're Looking For
* Experience in cyber security engineering, architecture, or assurance
* Strong knowledge of JSP440, NCSC guidance, or Secure by Design (SbD)
* Experience with risk assessment, accreditation, and security controls
* Familiarity with NIST frameworks
* Background in defence, government, or secure environments
* Ability to produce clear, concise technical documentation
JBRP1_UKTJ