As a Security Assurance Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in safeguarding Babcock's information systems and services. This is an exciting opportunity to influence national security projects, support digital transformation, and ensure compliance with critical standards. Day-to-day, your work will make a real difference protecting sensitive data and enabling secure operations across defence, aerospace, and engineering.
Responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate security assurance activities across multiple business units.
* Interpret and apply standards such as JSP 453, NIST SP 800-171/53, ISO 27001, DefStan 05-138, and Cyber Essentials Plus.
* Prepare and maintain security documentation, including SyOps, Information Security Management Plan(s) (ISMP), and Risk Assessments.
* Represent Babcock in assurance engagements with MOD authorities, customers, and auditors.
* Deliver risk-based assessments for IT change, cloud adoption, and digital transformation initiatives.
This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with days onsite and days working from home.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in information security assurance or related roles.
* Strong understanding of technical risk assessment methodologies.
* Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical audiences.
* Experience with UK Government classification and MoD assurance standards.
* Analytical skills to assess complex systems and identify security implications.
* Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Information Security, Computer Science) or equivalent experience.
* Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISMP or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor (preferred).
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) / Security Check (SC) and, if necessary, Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance for this role. You must also be a British National.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
What we offer
* Generous holiday allowance
* Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
* Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
* Employee share scheme and shopping savings portal
* Payment of professional fees
* 10 days' special paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
* Holiday Trading options
* 'Be Kind Day' for volunteering
* Flexible working arrangements
* A dynamic working environment
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