The role
As a Senior Cyber Security Consultant you’ll have a role that is out of the ordinary, Our team of Cyber Security Consultants provide expert risk assessment, analysis and advice to Government and commercial clients in sectors such as Defence, Critical Infrastructure and Finance. We are part of QinetiQ’s Cyber and Intelligence Group, who also deliver ethical security testing, protective monitoring, cyber security consultancy, applied crypto-security and intelligence analysis.
Day-to-day, you will:
1. Provide security subject matter expertise to Programme Manager, technical security advice to the Programme and provide support to MOD Security Assurance Co-ordinator
2. Provide security subject matter expertise on the security implications of System Change Requests (SCRs).
3. Maintain knowledge of current MoD and HMG security requirements and provide advice to the Security Manager (SyM) on MOD security requirements.
4. Identify and assess the potential impact of amendments to MOD or HMG policy on the Programme
5. Gain and maintain accreditation of systems in accordance with the security requirements in QinetiQ’s contract with MoD, including liaison as tasked by the Security Manager with MoD (e.g. CyDR) and other (e.g. NCSC) security stakeholders.
6. Maintain RMADS and security risk assessments for systems to support accreditation.
This role is full time, 37 hours per week, and is based fully on-site at our Farnborough offices
Essential experience of the Senior Cyber Security Consultant
7. Experience in the application of JSP 490 is of benefit but not essential. - Has performed a Security Assurance Co-ordinator (SAC) or similar role on an MoD project.
8. Understands and can articulate the importance of information security within the wider context of the programme.
9. In depth experience of MoD’s security requirements (including JSP 440 and JSP 604) and working with CyDR and other MoD security authorities.
10. Experienced in the production of information security risk assessments, including knowledge and experience of HMG Standard IS1, Baseline Control Sets and ISO 27001:2013 Controls.
11. Experienced in the production of MoD security documentation including RMADS and SyOPs and gaining their approval by CyDR.
Qualifications for the Senior 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.
Please note that all applicants must be eligible for DV clearance. For further information please visit:
Our Benefits
12. Generous holiday allowance
13. Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
14. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
15. Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more.
16. Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows most employees to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave.
17. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant.
18. Payroll Giving and Volunteering - helping charities and local community.
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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.
You’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience 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 an= 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.