Cyber Security Assurance Senior ManagerDefence Equipment and Support • Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Cyber Security Assurance Senior Manager
Defence Equipment and Support
- Bristol, England, United Kingdom
- Bristol, England, United Kingdom
About
Employer Defence Equipment and Support Location Bristol, City of Bristol, United Kingdom Salary Competitive Closing date 14 Jan 2026 View more categories View less categories Sector Engineering ,IT ,Security Job Role Cyber Security Consultant Job Type Permanent Job Description
Organisation: Defence Equipment & Support Salary: £64,700 (plus generous benefits) Grade: Professional I (PI) Working Pattern: Full time, Part time, Job Share, Flexible Working Contract Type: Permanent At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes and strive for what's next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe - for today, and tomorrow. We offer 25+ days' holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97%, to help make work work for you. Nationality, visas, and vetting: For security reasons this role is open to sole UK nationals only. A 'sole UK national' refers to an individual who holds citizenship solely in the UK, without dual citizenship or nationality from another country. We're unable to offer visa sponsorship. Join with SC clearance and obtain DV once in post: This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 10 years and obtain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you have been recruited for. If it isn't obtained or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining DV security clearance can be a lengthy process. You'll join us once Security Check (SC) clearance is obtained, and then the more enhanced DV checks will continue after you've started your employment. If SC clearance isn't obtained within 12 months, we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made. What you’ll be doing
Leading teams of Cyber Security Assurance SMEs on large or complex projects, ensuring high-quality work that meets business needs, service levels, security outcomes, risk management activities, applying and maintaining frameworks aligned to the three Lines of Defence. Implementing Cyber Security Assurance processes, governance, and procedures, ensuring alignment with business requirements and Secure by Design principles. Collaborating, building, and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders, industry partners, and suppliers to support the delivery of secure and resilient systems, and ensuring that security requirements are understood, implemented, and maintained throughout the supply chain. Providing guidance and assurance to ensure that systems, platforms, and infrastructure are adequately secured and meet organisational security needs. Advising senior stakeholders on Cyber Security Assurance, influencing project direction on Secure by Design and Cyber Security. Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and relevant legislation, working closely with suppliers and industry to uphold these standards. Person Specification
To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria: Degree in an IT related area or relevant experience. (Lead Criterion) Demonstrable proven experience in information risk management and decision-making. Hold OR show a commitment to working towards CompTIA Security+, or Network+, or Certified Information Security Management Principles (CISMP). In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview: Core Behaviour 1: Delivering at pace - CSBC4 Core Behaviour 2: Making effective decisions - CSBC4 Technical Competence 1: Information risk assessment and risk management - Expert level Technical Competence 2: Secure supply chain management - Practitioner level Offered benefits
25 days' annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King's birthday Flexible and hybrid working options Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97% Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards Access to specialist training and funded qualifications Support for progression Huge range of discounts Volunteering days Enhanced parental leave schemes Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So, whether you're looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you'll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know. Further Information
Civil Service Recruitment Principles:
Recruitment Principles - Civil Service Commission Candidate Information Pack:
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The Code - Civil Service Commission Any personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessed
here Disability Confident
Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, you can let us know on your online application under the section 'Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.' Conflicts of Interest
The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment. Selection Process Detail
Pre-sift - We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria. Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow our
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for best chance of success. Interview - If you're invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. Please note: In the event of a tied score at interview, the Order of Merit will be distinguished based on the ranking of the assessed behaviours and competencies below: 1st: Core Behaviour 1 2nd: Core Behaviour 2 3rd: Technical Competencies 4th: CV Review In the event of a further tie using the method above, we reserve the right to use the Lead criterion, and/or an additional assessment. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview. If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance you should contact department via email: DESHR-WSC-PMOCOMPLAINTS@mod.gov.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Recruitment Complaints - Civil Service Commission About Us
Join an integral part of the UK's Defence and play your part in the procurement and in-service support of all our armed forces' equipment, from fighter jets, armoured vehicles and aircraft carriers, to clothing, food, and ammunition. If you have the pride, passion and commitment to be part of an exciting organisation at the forefront of supporting our country's armed forces to deliver on operations at home and abroad, then apply online now! About the Team
There is no doubt that security and resilience professionals play a crucial role in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of resources vital to the safety and prosperity of the United Kingdom. We assess and mitigate risk across the cyber and physical domains, developing and implementing strategies to enhance the overall security posture of DE&S and safeguard the integrity of our operations, people and capabilities. Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Please click
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to find out more. DE&S/SDA and MOD Main internal applicants will need to apply through MyHR Internal Career Portal via the DE&S/SDA jobs tile. This can be found on the MyHR home page. Please ensure you check your junk mail for email notifications from the DE&S/SDA Talent Acquisition Team. To stop notifications being sent to your junk mail please add the following email address (emvz.fa.sender@workflow.g1mail.em1.ukg.oraclecloud.com) to the Safe Senders list in your email account.
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