Programme Security Advisor: Capital Projects

Turner & Townsend; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Programme Security Advisor (Senior/Principal) to support world-scale capital programmes across life sciences, defence, datacentre and infrastructure. You will advise clients, architects, engineers, suppliers and project managers on security risk management.

Key requirements include information security governance, ISO 27001 knowledge, cyber security standards, and experience as a security SME on major projects. UK National Security Clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience at Information security strategy and governance.
• Demonstrable knowledge and application of ISO 27001.
• Appreciation of Cyber Security standards, requirements and implementation.
• Experience in supply chain security assurance, governance and engagement.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to translate technical information into actionable business language for communication with key stakeholders
• Experience as a subject matter expert within major projects/programmes
• Security qualifications in your area of expertise.
• Must hold, have held or be eligible for UK National Security Clearance
• Previous consulting experience, and/or previous experience in managing security in major capital programmes
• Understanding of the RIBA plan of work and the delivery of security within the built environment
• Experience in one of Turner & Townsend’s key sectors
• Qualifications in related security fields e.g. BSc, MSc, CompTIA, CISSP, CISM, ISO19650-5
• Demonstrable knowledge and application of GovS 007, Cyber Essentials, Cyber Assessment Framework, Contracting Securely

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to identify and manage security risks throughout the different phases of capital programmes.
• Provide mitigation solutions against security threats
• Review and assure architecture, design and implementation to identify threats & risks.
• Offer clear, structured guidance and advice to strengthen security.
• Take part in design assurance sessions to identify, manage and mitigate security risks.

Skills

Security governance

ISO 27001

Cyber security standards

Supply chain security

Stakeholder communication

Education

BSc/MSc in security-related field

Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CompTIA)

UK National Security Clearance eligibility

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Programme Security Advisor (Senior/Principal) to support world-scale capital programmes across life sciences, defence, datacentre and infrastructure. You will advise clients, architects, engineers, suppliers and project managers on security risk management.

Key requirements include information security governance, ISO 27001 knowledge, cyber security standards, and experience as a security SME on major projects. UK National Security Clearance eligibility is required.