Job Title:  Senior Cyber Security Consultant

Package:  Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID:    SF19825

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting edge defence technology to ground breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Senior Cyber Security Consultant at our Farnborough site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role:

As a Senior Cyber Security Consultant, you will provide subject matter expertise and provide critical support to MOD Security stakeholders on a novel Programme.

Day-to-day, you will provide security subject matter knowledge across a number of different areas and expertise on the security implications of System Change Requests.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining security risk assessments and Secure by Design artefacts for systems to support through life assurance
• Maintaining relevant Codes of Connections ensuring continued approvals for such connections
• Identifying and assessing the potential impact of amendments to MoD or HMG policy on the Programme whilst maintaining knowledge of current MoD and HMG security requirements
• Supporting the SyM as required to produce security reports for agreed meetings and managing the quarterly Security working Groups
• Providing advice on the patching of systems including monitoring MODCERTS and other sources of patching and vulnerability information
• Developing and delivering security training to the programme and supporting the Programme in maintaining technical crypto management documents

Essential experience of the Senior Cyber Security Consultant: 

• Previous experience of working in an information security role in an MoD environment
• Excellent communications skills with comfortability working in a multi-disciplinary team with the ability work with others
• The ability to manage your own tasks and time liaising
• An in depth understanding of and evidence of applying the NIST Cyber Security Framework or relevant similar frameworks
• Broad knowledge of IT Security architecture and IT security vulnerabilities and their countermeasures
• Previous experience in producing information security risk assessments and through life risk management and continuous assurance
• Previous experience in managing IT Health checks, interpreting findings, and managing Risk Treatment Plans

Essential qualifications for the Senior Cyber Security Consultant:

• Cyber Council Chartered, legacy certification (e.g. CESG Certified Cyber Security Professional) or equivalent experience 

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. 

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Farnborough site. This role is fully on-site.

Farnborough

At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility, with high-energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.

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.

As a QinetiQ employee, 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 a 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.  www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels value, heard, and supported.  If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which mean factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for DV clearance, as a minimum.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)