Defence Cyber Security Lead - Onsite, Devonport Dockyard

Babcock International; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Holiday trading

Be Kind Day

Employee wellbeing programme

Job summary

Babcock International is seeking a Cyber Security Lead at the Devonport Royal Dockyard to safeguard critical defence infrastructure. You’ll lead secure-by-design assurance, shape security architecture, and drive risk-based decisions across multi-disciplinary teams.

Based on site with hybrid options, the role offers a competitive package and the chance to influence national security programmes while developing your career in a complex, highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience delivering secure-by-design assurance activities.
• Ability to conduct threat modelling and risk assessments.
• In-depth knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, ISO 27005.
• Experience influencing multidisciplinary teams including engineering and DevOps.
• Experience in defence, government, or highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead secure-by-design assurance across complex defence programmes.
• Produce technical security evidence including risk assessments and vulnerability analyses.
• Embed cyber security practices with project teams across lifecycle.
• Conduct threat modelling and cyber risk assessments using recognised frameworks.
• Develop and implement risk treatment plans and mitigations.

Skills

Threat modelling

Security architecture

Risk assessment

Secure-by-design

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CISSP Certification

CISM Certification

Job description

Babcock International is seeking a Cyber Security Lead at the Devonport Royal Dockyard to safeguard critical defence infrastructure. You’ll lead secure-by-design assurance, shape security architecture, and drive risk-based decisions across multi-disciplinary teams.

Based on site with hybrid options, the role offers a competitive package and the chance to influence national security programmes while developing your career in a complex, highly regulated environment.