On behalf of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), we are looking for an IT Security Manager (Inside IR35) for a 9‑month contract. The role is hybrid, based in one of the following locations: Cumbria, London, Warrington or Oxford, requiring two days per week on site.
The NDA is a non‑departmental public body established under the Energy Act 2004 with offices across the UK. This position focuses on strategic oversight of IT security for the organization’s nuclear decommissioning activities.
Responsibilities
- Manage IT security across infrastructure, networks and cloud environments.
- Implement security frameworks, policies, governance and controls.
- Identify and mitigate IT security risks.
- Lead incident response and improve system resilience and performance.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies such as government regulators.
- Contribute to IT security strategy, architecture and transformation.
Qualifications
- Strong technical knowledge of IT systems and security tools.
- Experience in regulated environments and risk management.
- Ability to design and implement security solutions, including for legacy systems.
- Strong stakeholder communication skills (technical and business).
- Experience managing third‑party service providers (MSPs).
- SC security clearance required; possession of an active clearance is essential.
SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, and active clearance is mandatory. The role can only be performed within the UK.
Equality and Diversity
We are members of the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant schemes. NDA guarantees to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria, including those with disabilities and veterans or military spouses.
In applying for this role, you acknowledge that it falls within the scope of Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Rates quoted will reflect the gross rate per day and will be subject to applicable taxes and statutory costs.
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