Cyber Security & Assurance Engineer (T3)
Full time, on site in Huntingdon, UK.
Security Clearance
High – DV 'Developed Vetting'.
Overview
We’re seeking an Information Assurance Engineer to support customer programmes across Logistics, Civil and National Security Defence & Intelligence in the UK. The role will deliver robust, well‑managed assurance solutions for sensitive programmes and involves liaison with third parties and customers.
Responsibilities
* Provide assistance to customer programmes (PITSM, MPS, HOB, etc.).
* Deliver and maintain assurance solutions for sensitive guidance.
* Engage in third‑party and customer liaison; maintain strong communication and relationship building skills.
* Prioritise and schedule tasks to maintain service quality in an agile environment.
* Contribute to further information assurance opportunities, including common tooling and NIST compliant risk assessment methodology.
* Report to the cyber lead and support career planning and personal development for junior team members.
Candidate Essentials
* British nationality – non‑dual unless under specific project restrictions.
* DV cleared or willing to undergo DV clearance.
* Experience delivering accredited security solutions in sensitive government scenarios.
Essential Skills & Experience
Risk & Assurance
* Strong grasp of confidentiality, integrity, availability & safety (CIA+S) with practical risk management experience.
* Assurance processes for secure/sensitive systems and structured risk analysis.
* Implementation of NIST‑based Information Security Management System controls and processes.
* Evaluation of responses to security requirements for systems.
* Maintenance of security documentation sets (SyOPS, RMADs, Security Management Plans, etc.).
Lifecycle & Methodologies
* Experience of the IT systems engineering lifecycle.
* Understanding of lifecycle processes (requirements management, configuration, testing, assurance) and cyber assurance integration.
* Knowledge of methodologies (Waterfall, Incremental, SAFe, DevOps).
* Management of ITHC activities end‑to‑end, from scoping to remediation.
Incident Response & Awareness
* Develop and manage Cyber Incident Response capabilities – planning, implementation, continuous improvement.
* Design and deliver Security Awareness programs with threat modelling, tabletop exercises and war‑gaming scenarios.
Desirable Skills & Experience
Domain & Delivery Experience
* Experience working in both delivery and proposal environments.
* Experience in MOD AS environments.
Technology Skills & Experience
* Network and boundary protection concepts (firewalls, mail gateways, load balancers, antivirus, IDS/IPS, diodes).
* Protective Monitoring systems (SIEM/SOC) and deployment principles.
* Authentication and authorisation technologies (SAML, LDAP, PKI, etc.).
* Encryption protocols and structures supporting secure deployment.
Communication & Soft Skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication; thrives in a team environment.
* Reporting skills – tailor reports to different audiences.
* Commercial awareness and disciplined project management approach.
Equal Opportunities
Leidos welcomes applications from all members of the community and encourages a diverse and inclusive culture. We will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities during application and selection stages.
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