Defence Security Assurance Specialist

DXC Technology; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Enhanced pension

Private medical insurance

Flexible working

Professional development

Security training

Job summary

DXC Technology is seeking a Security Assurance Analyst (Joint Design Team) in Farnborough to lead security design reviews, assessments, and assurance for defence IT programmes. You will guide joint design teams, identify risks, and recommend controls to meet MOD standards, working closely with architects and customer security teams.

Essential experience includes 8+ years in information security, DV eligibility, and a strong background in defence/aerospace security.

Qualifications

• Experience in security design reviews and assurance for defence/aerospace programmes.
• Strong understanding of MOD security requirements and export controls.
• Proven ability to assess security architectures and risks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed security design reviews of IT architecture and design documentation.
• Assess security controls and identify gaps against MOD requirements.
• Review threat models and ensure ISO 27001/NIST CSF guidance is applied.
• Document security assessment findings and mitigation strategies.
• Support JDT collaboration and customer security decision-making.

Skills

Security design review

Threat modelling

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

MOD security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security

Tools

ISO 27001

NIST CSF

MOD IS1/IS1A standards

ITAR compliance

Job description

DXC Technology is seeking a Security Assurance Analyst (Joint Design Team) in Farnborough to lead security design reviews, assessments, and assurance for defence IT programmes. You will guide joint design teams, identify risks, and recommend controls to meet MOD standards, working closely with architects and customer security teams.

Essential experience includes 8+ years in information security, DV eligibility, and a strong background in defence/aerospace security.