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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