Security Assurance Analyst - DV Cleared - Perm

Security Assurance Analyst - DV Cleared

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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 programmes
CISSP, 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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