Defence Cyber Security Consultant (Junior)

QinetiQ; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension

Generous holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Armed Forces Covenant

Volunteering Opportunities

Job summary

QinetiQ in Farnborough is seeking a Junior Cyber Security Consultant to join the on-site cyber security team on a long-standing project. You will assist the Security Manager, develop security operating procedures and help maintain risk assessments and Secure by Design artefacts.

The role requires a STEM degree or equivalent, with prior security or cyber experience, and the ability to work with MoD policies.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in security, information assurance or cyber security environments.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience managing workloads and delivering tasks to deadlines.
• Prior MoD environment experience or strong defence security interest.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of project security activities in line with programme requirements.
• Provide guidance on MoD and HMG security policies, standards and compliance.
• Assist with security risk assessments and Secure by Design activities.
• Maintain facility certification and support system accreditation and security assurance.
• Develop, review and update security procedures, reports and compliance documents.
• Deliver security training and support key security roles.

Skills

Security Experience

Communication

Teamwork

Deadline Management

Education

STEM degree or equivalent

Job description

QinetiQ in Farnborough is seeking a Junior Cyber Security Consultant to join the on-site cyber security team on a long-standing project. You will assist the Security Manager, develop security operating procedures and help maintain risk assessments and Secure by Design artefacts.

The role requires a STEM degree or equivalent, with prior security or cyber experience, and the ability to work with MoD policies.