Secure by Design (SbD) Specialist - MOD Project (Inside IR35)
Role: Secure by Design (SbD) Specialist
Location: UK (Hybrid / On-site as required)
Contract: Inside IR35
Duration: 6 months initial (likely extension)
Clearance: Active SC required - DV highly desirable
Client: UK MOD Programme
Rate: £500 to £550 per day
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Secure by Design (SbD) Specialist to support delivery within a UK MOD environment. The role will focus on embedding security principles into system and solution design, ensuring compliance with MOD and UK Government security standards.
You will work closely with architects, engineers, and security teams to ensure security is integrated across the full development lifecycle and aligned to programme risk and assurance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Embed Secure by Design principles across system and solution delivery
Conduct security design reviews and provide risk-based recommendations
Support development of:
Security architectures
Threat models and risk assessments
Security design documentation
Ensure alignment with MOD and UK Government security standards
Work with architects and delivery teams to integrate security into Agile and DevSecOps environments
Support security assurance and accreditation activities
Identify and manage design-level security risks
Essential Experience
Proven experience implementing Secure by Design within MOD, Defence, or Government environments
Strong background in security architecture and secure system design
Experience conducting threat modelling and security risk assessments
Knowledge of:
NCSC Secure by Design guidance
ISO 27001 or equivalent frameworks
Secure SDLC methodologies
Experience working within regulated, high-assurance environments
Strong stakeholder engagement and documentation skills
Active SC Clearance (minimum requirement)
Desirable
DV Clearance
Experience working on MOD programmes
Knowledge of:
JSP 440
HMG Security Policy Framework
Cloud security (Azure or AWS)
Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, SABSA)