Security Assurance Manager

About the job

Stevenage

MBDA is a leading defence organisation.  We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

Salary: Circa £60,000 to £70,000 depending on experience 

What we can offer you:

• Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
• Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Parental benefits including up to 26 weeks full pay for maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal and shared parental leave
• Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more……
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities
• We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role

Dynamic (hybrid) working: We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective. Our Dynamic Working policy allows individuals flexibility around the hours they work and where they work. Typically, for this role, you will work 2 days per week on site and 3 days remote based.  

The opportunity!

Security Assurance Manager (Export)

Do you want to be the lead in a crucial and exciting role within in our Security team?

Working on behalf of the UK CISO, you will be the local security leader and authority in all elements of security for our deployed networks.

Ensuring your allocated areas continuously align to MBDA's Security Strategy and Polices, Customer's Security Policies, expectations, all applicable laws and regulations. Updating ISO 27001 documentation with any changes and ensure all policies, processes, procedures and technical infrastructure remains compliant.

As part of the new incoming MOD Continuous Accreditation Process (CAP), your role as the first line representative for your areas of responsibility will be key.

Tasked with leading all change management activities, you will ensure all change remains appropriate and complaint with policies. Delivering a technical security consultancy service to the business including architecture and solution suitability. Having the opportunity to work with different areas of the business you'll work proactively to coordinate and build relationships with the Principle Cyber and Information Security Advisor for all required accreditation activities.

In the event of a security related incident your role will be critical in leading the response, business continuity and disaster recovery for your area.

As well as the above you'll coordinate and action all technical security testing to be conducted within your areas, as well as maintaining upward reporting to MBDA UK Directors on the results.

What we're looking for from you!

• Knowledge of National Security requirements for systems processing classified UK government data along with security risk management
• Ability to read and digest government legislation, including foreign policy documents and understand the applicable security policies to form requirements for our offices and networks which facilitate communications with our global customers.
• Comfortable with establishing and managing relationships with national security authorities and industry partners
• Experienced knowledge of modern hacking tactics, techniques and procedures.
• Expert in security concepts for IT network architectures, applications, cloud services and hardening of operating systems
• Ability to present risk balanced security solutions to problems and provide clear advice directly to Directors
• Background in managing and developing inexperienced IT Engineers
• Ideally a knowledge of system accreditation and the approvals process for government encryption and networks including Secure By Design/Continuous Accreditation Processes.
• Knowledge of business IT processes and associated approval systems
• Desirable: CISSP, InfoSec/Cyber Degree

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.   MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter (@MBDAcareers), Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. 

Please Note: MBDA UK Limited requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Further restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may also apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

Due to the nature of our business, this particular vacancy requires the applicant as a minimum to be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship and capable of achieving the clearance levels mentioned above.