Information Security Lead

Devonport Royal Dockyard; Cawsand; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension with life assurance

Digital GP and annual health check

Employee share scheme

Savings and shopping portal

Coverage of professional fees

Reservists leave (10 days)

Holiday trading option

Be Kind Day paid leave

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working discussions possible

Job summary

Babcock is seeking an Information Security Lead to assure security across major infrastructure projects on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard. You will develop assurance plans, manage risks and controls, and produce artefacts to support compliance with UK government and defence frameworks.

You will engage with stakeholders including MOD representatives and support audits, bids and security improvements. The role requires sole UK National status with the ability to obtain Security Check clearance,

Qualifications

• Essential experience of the Information Security Lead.
• Proven experience in information security assurance within regulated or defence environments.
• Strong understanding of UK security standards, including government and defence frameworks.
• Experience producing security documentation and assurance artefacts.
• Ability to manage and mitigate risks in complex environments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage a range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Security assurance across multiple major infrastructure projects.
• Developing and maintaining assurance plans aligned with recognised frameworks.
• Managing security risks, controls, and evidence to support compliance.
• Engaging with stakeholders, including Ministry of Defence representatives, on assurance activities.
• Supporting audits, bids, and ongoing security improvement initiatives.

Skills

Information security

Security assurance

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulated environments

Security documentation

Compliance

Security clearance

Communication skills

Education

InfoSec risk management experience

Certifications desirable: CISSP / CISM / ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

Job description

security assurance across multiple major infrastructure projectsDeveloping and maintaining assurance plans aligned with recognised frameworksManaging security risks, controls, and evidence to support complianceEngaging with stakeholders, including Ministry of Defence representatives, on assurance activitiesSupporting audits, bids, and ongoing security improvement initiativesThis role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.Essential experience of the Information Security LeadProven experience in information security assurance within regulated or defence environmentsStrong understanding of UK security standards, including government and defence frameworksExperience producing security documentation and assurance artefactsAbility to manage and mitigate risks in complex environmentsStrong communication skills with the, ability to engage a range of stakeholdersQualifications for the Information Security LeadRelevant professional experience in information security, risk management, or cyber securityCertifications such as Certified Information Security Professional, Certified Information Security Manager, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer are desirableSecurity ClearanceThe successful candidate must be a sole UK National who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check security clearance for this role.Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).What we offer Generous holiday allowanceMatched contribution pension scheme, with life assuranceAccess to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+Employee share schemeEmployee shopping savings portalPayment of Professional FeesReservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leaveHoliday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. There is an annual Window to request this benefit. 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with your chosen organisation or registered charityExcellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.BabcockWe're Babcock - a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 people working together to make a difference.Here, you'll be part of something bigger. From initial design to final decommissioning, your work will contribute to products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure. Together, we're building a future that lasts - not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work-life balance.We call that lifetime engineering.Join us and see how far we can go, together.We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please ##### with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.Closing date: 29/07/######BABDESTNUC