Security Assurance Analyst - DV Cleared - Perm

Security Assurance Analyst – DV Cleared

Location:

Farnborough, Hampshire, UK (5 days on-site)

Employment Type:

Permanent, Full-Time Security Clearance:
Developed Vetting (DV) Salary: 70,000 – 80,000 + Benefits

Key Responsibilities Security Design Review & Assessment Conduct detailed security reviews of IT architecture and design documentation

Assess security controls and identify gaps against MOD security requirements

Evaluate threat models and security assumptions underlying IT designs

Review security specifications for completeness and MOD compliance

Identify residual security risks and recommend mitigation strategies

Support authority leads and advise third parties MOD Compliance & Standards Verification Verify IT designs comply with Defence Security Policy and MOD Classification Guides Assess adherence to ITAR regulations and export control requirements

Review security controls against IS1 (IS1A) and other MOD security standards

Validate data handling and classification compliance

Ensure personnel security and vetting requirements are addressed

Documentation & Reporting Prepare detailed security assessment reports documenting findings and recommendations

Document security control specifications and implementation guidance

Create security assessment matrices and compliance traceability matrices

Provide executive summaries of security findings for stakeholder communication

Maintain security documentation for compliance and audit purposes

Risk Analysis & Mitigation Planning Conduct security risk assessments using appropriate risk methodologies

Develop risk matrices and prioritise risks based on likelihood and impact

Recommend security controls and mitigation strategies for identified risks

Support risk management processes and evidence gathering for MOD approval

Track risk mitigation and provide assurance of control implementation

Security Control Validation Validate implementation of recommended security controls

Review security test plans and validation approaches

Provide assurance that security controls operate effectively

Support security certification and accreditation activities

Document security assurance evidence for MOD compliance

Stakeholder Communication Communicate security findings and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Facilitate security discussions between design team and customer security teams

Explain complex security concepts in accessible language

Support customer understanding of MOD security requirements and implications

Essential Requirements Technical Knowledge Comprehensive understanding of IT security controls and security frameworks

Strong knowledge of network, infrastructure, application and data security

Understanding of threat modelling and risk assessment methodologies

Familiarity with MOD security requirements, Classification Guides and security policy

Knowledge of ITAR regulations and export control requirements

Understanding of security standards (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, etc.)Practical knowledge of common IT architectures and technologies

Personal Attributes Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent leadership skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail with ability to identify gaps and inconsistencies

Collaborative approach to working with architects and technical teams

Ability to explain complex security concepts clearly

Professional approach to challenging design decisions on security grounds

Commitment to security excellence and MOD compliance

Desirable Requirements

Experience with defence or aerospace security programmesCISSP, CISM or equivalent security certification

Experience with CESG or MOD security assessment methodologies

Knowledge of Common Criteria or other formal security evaluation frameworks

Familiarity with joint design team processes and defence programme delivery

Background in architecture, infrastructure or systems engineering

What we Offer Competitive salary and benefits package

Enhanced pension and private medical insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development and security training support

Opportunity to work on high-impact defence programmes

Exposure to cutting-edge defence technology and security challenges

Reasonable Adjustments:

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