Security Manager

Assystem; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing resources

Discount vouchers

Job summary

Assystem is seeking a Security Lead to manage security aspects for a key Defence project. You will draft Security Aspect Letters, complete Cyber Risk Assessments, identify risks and implement mitigations, and support integration with internal and external stakeholders. SC clearance required with DV upgrade potential.

Role is Staff or Umbrella contractor, 3 days per week between Helensburgh and Glasgow, with rest of time WFH. GDPR, JSP 440 knowledge essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of JSP 440, GovS007 and the HMG Security Policy Framework.
• Strong organisational, administrative and record-management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain security documentation, including Security Aspect Letters (SALs) and Security Management Plans.
• Conduct cyber risk assessments, supplier assurance activities, and compliance reviews.
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and security stakeholders across complex defence programmes.
• Identify security risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Support Secure by Design principles and information assurance activities.
• Manage the secure release of information to third parties and overseas suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, JSP 440, JSP 628, and other relevant security policies and standards.

Skills

JSP 440 knowledge

GovS007 familiarity

HMG Security Policy Framework

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

SC clearance with DV upgrade potential

Security Management qualification

Job description

Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements.

Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.

Job Description

About the Role

Lead in the role of managing the security aspects for a key Defence project with duties including the drafting of Security Aspect Letters, completion of Cyber Risk Assessments, identification of security risks/sensitivities and implementation of effective mitigation. This will include supporting integration with internal project stakeholder groups as well as external customer and supplier stakeholder groups. This role will include the requirements for the authorship and development of Security related documentation in support of our project.

TASKS

Join a high-profile defence programme, providing expert security guidance to ensure compliance, manage risk, and protect sensitive information throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain security documentation, including Security Aspect Letters (SALs) and Security Management Plans
• Conduct cyber risk assessments, supplier assurance activities, and compliance reviews
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and security stakeholders across complex defence programmes
• Identify security risks and implement effective mitigation strategies
• Support Secure by Design principles and information assurance activities
• Manage the secure release of information to third parties and overseas suppliers
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, JSP 440, JSP 628, and other relevant security policies and standards

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• Working knowledge of JSP 440, GovS007 and the HMG Security Policy Framework.
• Strong organisational, administrative and record-management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience of the HMNB Clyde environment.
• Experience working with Contractors and supply chain compliance with a secure environment.
• Knowledge of Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus and Secure by Design Principles.

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential:

• SC clearance with ability to upgrade to DV.
• Demonstratable suitable qualification and experience relating to Security Management.

Desirable:

• Chartered member of an appropriate professional body.

Additional Information

• The Group is currently ranked Third in the world for nuclear engineering.
• A dynamic career management policy to enable our employees to progress through our five business lines: operations, project, technical, sales and support functions.
• Provide opportunities to work on exciting, global projects.
• Access to an employee assistance programme with free mindfulness, health, wellbeing resources and a confidential support line available 24/7 via phone or text.
• Discount vouchers for days out and restaurants, eye test and glasses vouchers, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs.
• At Assystem, we celebrate diversity and creativity. We believe in harnessing unique perspectives to shape innovative solutions. Your skills and daring spirit are what truly matter. Join us and help shape the future!

SC Clearance required

Staff or Umbrella contractor role

3 days/week split between Helensburgh & Glasgow, rest WFH

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We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter! Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.