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Security Assurance Support Coordinator

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11 months ago
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Security Assurance Support Coordinator

At Carbon60, the emphasis on fostering both personal and professional development is unparalleled. From comprehensive training programmes to mentorship from industry leaders, there's a genuine commitment to helping our employees excel. Working here means being part of a team that celebrates innovation and encourages continuous learning.

We have initiatives in place to support you every step of the way. From employee assistance programmes to gym access on-site. We go the extra mile to ensure you feel your best at work.

Part of Carbon60, Carbon60 Project services are experts in providing specialist technical services to the aviation and defence industries. We have the experience and expertise to design and deliver engineering projects and services in aerospace & defence. The breadth of knowledge of our people spans from modifications and maintenance of aircraft to the security assurance of Naval systems. We find technical outcomes using a variety of skill sets held together through a common drive for problem-solving, allowing us to support projects nationally and internationally, including across Europe, the Middle East and Australia.

Proudly accredited by Investors in People, we take pride in delivering an environment where our staff are supported, feel happy, empowered, and passionate about their work.

Job Responsibilities

As part of our services, we are supporting our customer with a SaaS/Security as a Service project, crucial to the successful delivery and on-going continuous risk management of our customer's digital capability in accordance with MoD Secure by Design (SbD) process.

The Security Assurance Support Coordinator role contributes towards the development and delivery of capability assurance strategies within any given project or programme. You will work alongside experienced Delivery Team Security Leads and will be responsible for key security assurance activities/deliverables e.g., the product of security risk assessments and management plans. This role will provide a solid grounding for developing and gaining information assurance experience.

You must have a basic understanding of Information Assurance (IA). It would be beneficial to have a good working knowledge of Communication and Information Systems (CIS), project, programme, and risk management.

The role may be required to advise, monitor, and report on security matters relating to the project/programme in accordance with MOD SbD and Risk Management policy.

The post holder must be able to quickly adapt to a defence setting and be able/willing to build on their existing information assurance skillset. The individual must be confident and able to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.

The Security Assurance Support Coordinator role will include the following:

  • The registration and through-life management of digital capabilities within the MOD Cyber and Defence Risk (CyDR) tooling.

  • Define a security approach, including the selection of a suitable risk assessment method and the identification of a control framework.

  • Support the cyber risk reviews with the rest of the delivery team, which should be done at a minimum of quarterly.

  • Supporting the project/programme Delivery Team Lead (DTL) in the formulation of a mitigation plan for the risks identified.

  • Assist in the production of key information assurance deliverables which include but are not limited to security risk assessment and management plans, executive summaries, and privacy impact assessments (DPIA).

  • Assist project and programmes stakeholders understand their role in maintaining the security posture.

    Working Hours

    37.5 hours weekly

    Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm/9am - 5pm

    Person Specification

    To be considered for this role you will have the following:

    Essential

  • Basic knowledge and experience of information assurance frameworks e.g., NIST RMF or ISO 31000.
  • Cyber security/information assurance experience in an MOD/Government setting OR an industry relevant qualification
  • A passion for cyber security/security assurance and
  • A keen interest to learn and develop current skills

    Desirable

  • Experience of delivering against Secure by Design requirements.
  • Experience of producing and leading the development of information assurance artefacts.
  • Good understanding and knowledge of the security threat landscape within a defence environment.

    Role specifics

  • Start date - ASAP
  • Contract type - Permanent contract
  • Salary - £32,000 to £40,000
  • Base Location - Semaphore Tower, Portsmouth (travel will be required as part of the role)

    Benefits

    Flexible benefits

    Our Flexible Benefits are designed to support your health and lifestyle and are available for selection once per year during the Flexible Benefits Window. These are additional benefits you can receive via salary exchange which is a method of selecting benefits via a tax-efficient scheme.

  • Managing your Workplace Savings
  • Understanding your Total Reward
  • Travel Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Health Assessments
  • Critical Illness Insurance (Self and Partner)
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Discount Dining
  • Give As You Earn (charitable giving)
  • Electric Vehicle Scheme - more information on this to be available soon

    Core Benefits

    Core benefits are also offered from the very first day you join Carbon60. They may change during the course of your career depending on certain criteria or role grade and is detailed in the terms of your employment.

  • Pension
  • Company-funded Life Assurance

    Lifestyle Benefits

  • Calm App - Free access to the Calm app to assist meditation and sleep, reduce stress and improve focus and self-improvement.

  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - an extensive Employee Assistance Programme, often referred to as our EAP, available to all employees - and your family members, including children over the age of 16. It offers tools for coping with issues relating to stress & anxiety, relationships, alcohol & drugs, gambling, child and family support, and health.

  • Employee discounts - access to a retail discount subscription offering a discounts platform. The Discount Platform is designed to help you save money every day. It offers a wide range of discounts, cash back and unbeatable savings at hundreds of high-street retailers. Offers cover food, groceries, insurance, entertainment, fashion, holidays, electricals and many more, which you can share with up to 5 of your friends and family too!

    If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the above position, please do not hesitate to reach out.

    Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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