What You’ll Do
As a Managing Security Consultant, you’ll work alongside engineers, architects, and delivery specialists to develop technology that enables faster, safer decision-making for critical operations.
Your work may include:
- Creation of Security Management Plans to identify cyber security work at the outset of delivery;
- Working on the cyber security aspects of competitive tenders;
- Documenting Cyber Security approach and technical solutions against customer requirements;
- Strategic direction of Security projects;
- Managing security risk for projects;
- Documenting the evidence set that will be required as part of MOD security assurance;
- Designing options and solutions to mitigate vulnerabilities;
- Understanding the security implications of bringing cutting-edge technology to government;
- Working with various teams across the business including Software Engineering, DevSecOps Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Agile and Cyber Security.
What We’re Looking For
We value people who take ownership, think critically, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team tackling complex challenges. You don’t need to tick every box, but we’re particularly interested in people with skills/experience in:
- High standards in written report and/or design documentation;
- Excellent verbal communication skills in presenting technical solutions to senior stakeholders;
- Ability to identify key security/management activities to manage cyber security during ICT delivery;
- Experience of working on competitive tenders within the public sector in the UK;
- A good understanding of enterprise information and communications technology;
- At least seven years’ experience of cyber security within a delivery or consulting role;
- Experience within the UK Public Sector;
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills;
- Experience in the UK Defence sectors is highly desirable;
- Knowledge of MOD policies (e.g. JSP 440, 453/604, 892);
- Knowledge and experience of Agile, DevSecOps, CI/CD principles and their application in secure environments.
Just as important are curiosity, strong problem solving ability, and the motivation to continuously improve how technology is designed and delivered.
About SiXworks
SiXworks is a specialist digital innovation partner delivering secure, mission-critical technology to Defence and National Security organisations. We focus on digital experimentation, secure-by-design architecture, cloud technologies, and rapid application development to help our customers move faster and stay ahead of evolving challenges.
Our team combines expertise from across technology, business, and operational backgrounds including the armed forces creating a collaborative environment where practical thinking and innovation thrive.
Why Join Us
Our culture is guided by six principles: Agility, Security, Innovation, Quality, Collaboration and Inclusivity our North Star for how we work. SiXworks is a leading provider of secure digital solutions, specialising in digital experimentation and focused on fail-safe-fast cutting-edge technology solutions deployed in highly secure environments.
As an end-to-end digital innovation and delivery partner, we turn complex challenges into mission-critical digital advantages. This is a thrilling time for us, with ambitious plans for growth. We are looking for brilliant, experienced, driven and self-motivated people to join the team on our journey.
We offer competitive salaries and a package that supports your wellbeing and development, including 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, free Private Medical cover and Life Assurance, Generous pension (10% employer, 5% employee contribution), Bonus and Professional development and training support. In addition to secure parking, gym, cafe & restaurant on site and lots of open break out spaces.
A word on UK Security Clearance
Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance. More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here:
United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Interested?
Please apply: https://sixworks.bamboohr.com/careers/135
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