Cyber Security Engineer – Risk & Assurance
Christchurch (Onsite)
12-Month Contract
£81.90 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Clearance Requirements (Essential)
* BPSS check and active SC clearance required prior to start, active SC highly preferred
* Must be eligible and willing to undergo Developed Vetting
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
Apply Now
If you have experience in defence cyber security, risk, or assurance and are looking for your next contract opportunity, apply now or get in touch for more information.
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