The Role
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As a Principal Cyber Security Consultant you will join our Information Assurance and Cyber Risk team that provides expert risk assessments, analysis and advice to clients within the Defence Sector.
Day-to-day, you’ll be a key stakeholder in the Security Risk Management process, working closely with our clients to identify and respond to cyber threats and security risks.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Leading cyber security consultancy with key customers at a senior level providing subject matter expertise, advice and guidance on security matters
2. Implementing Secure by Design for systems across live, test and training environments
3. Monitoring and reporting on system security requirements and vulnerabilities, escalating unresolved vulnerabilities when appropriate
4. Managing the effective coordination of all security-related activities, including but not limited to, queries, incident management, document reviews and testing
5. Modelling Cyber security risks using established and novel frameworks
Essential experience of the Principal Cyber Security Consultant:
6. In-depth knowledge of MoD Security policy
7. In-depth knowledge of JSP440 and JSP604
8. Experience of SbD and the application of it to MoD Products, Services or Systems
9. The ability to evaluate established and novel cyber security solution concepts and strategies
10. The ability to identify evidence, create compelling cases and oversee creation of cyber security strategies in business and operational contexts
11. Comprehensive knowledge of UK Defence deployed network architectures with an understanding of proactive security risk management
Essential qualifications for the Principal Cyber Security Consultant:
We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.
This role is 37 hours per week based at Corsham. Hybrid working patterns available. Travel to customer sites will be expected.
Why Join QinetiQ?
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.
As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
Our Benefits
12. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
13. Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
14. Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
15. Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
16. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
17. Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community
Our Recruitment Process:
We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels value, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which mean factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.
Please note that all applicants for this role must be willing to go through DV Clearance.