Security by Design Consultant (Defence/Aviation)

Matchtech Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 99,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Security by Design Consultant for a 60-working-day contract in Yeovil, with initial 1-2 days on site. The role focuses on preparing and commissioning an aviation-related service delivering integrated logistics support (ILS) by 31 March 2027.

The successful candidate will produce a Security Management Plan, define scope and security perimeter, identify gaps, and collaborate with key stakeholders while maintaining SC clearance.

Qualifications

• Degree or master's in cyber security, systems engineering, software engineering or equivalent.
• Recognised professional cyber security certification (CISSP, CISM, CASP/SecurityX, ChCSP or equivalent).
• Excellent written and verbal communication with internal teams and customers.
• Strong consulting, stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive Security Management Plan covering security requirements, governance and risk management throughout the service lifecycle.
• Define the systems and services within scope, including security perimeter and reliance scope.
• Document codes of connection for systems and services accessing external customer data sources.
• Identify critical and high-priority security gaps, assign action owners and develop remediation plans.
• Provide estimates relating to time, cost and complexity of closing identified security gaps.
• Build relationships with key programme and security stakeholders.
• Share information management knowledge across security and programme teams.
• Deliver high-quality outputs independently with sound decision-making.

Skills

Security by Design

Cyber security

MOD accreditation

NIST SP 800-53

Education

Degree in cyber security

Professional cyber security certification such as CISSP

Job description

Matchtech Group in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Security by Design Consultant for a 60-working-day contract in Yeovil, with initial 1-2 days on site. The role focuses on preparing and commissioning an aviation-related service delivering integrated logistics support (ILS) by 31 March 2027.

The successful candidate will produce a Security Management Plan, define scope and security perimeter, identify gaps, and collaborate with key stakeholders while maintaining SC clearance.