Security Manager / Deputy Programme Manager (Area Weapon Effects Simulation) (ILT-A)

cubic; Amesbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cubic Defense is seeking an experienced Security Manager to join the ILT-A programme. You will lead security governance, risk management and compliance across the lifecycle, ensuring adherence to MOD policy and national standards while safeguarding personnel, information and assets.

The role offers opportunity to influence security across a growing defence programme within a complex environment, reporting to the Programme Manager and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience leading security governance across complex programmes.
• Knowledge of MOD policy and Defence Standard 05-139.
• Experience in accreditation, assurance and incident management.

Responsibilities

• Act as the programme focal point for Security Management across the ILT-A portfolio.
• Develop and maintain programme security arrangements per Defence Standard 05-139 and customer security requirements.
• Establish and maintain programme security risk registers; identify, assess and monitor risks.
• Lead security assurance activities and coordiate evidence for compliance obligations.
• Provide clear security advice to Programme Leadership and teams.
• Support security reviews, audits, inspections and customer assurance activities.
• Maintain governance for Information, Cyber, Personnel and Physical Security.

Skills

Security Management

Risk Assessment

Compliance & Audits

Information Security

Cyber Security

Job description

Business Unit:

Cubic Defense

Company Details:

When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people's lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners.

We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com.

Job Details:

Security Manager / Deputy Programme Manager (Area Weapon Effects Simulation) (ILT-A)

Business Unit:

Cubic Defense

Company Details:

When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people's lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners.

We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com.

Role Summary

Cubic is seeking an experienced Security Manager to join the Instrumented Live Training Area Weapon Effects Simulation (ILT-A) Programme during a period of significant growth and capability development. Reporting to the Programme Manager, the postholder will act as the programme's lead for Security Governance, Risk and Compliance activities, ensuring that contractual, regulatory and business security requirements are effectively implemented and maintained across the programme lifecycle. The role is responsible for establishing and maintaining security risk management arrangements in accordance with MOD policy and Defence Standard 05-139, ensuring programme activities support the protection of personnel, information, assets, technology and operational capability. Alongside security leadership responsibilities, the postholder will support programme governance, planning and delivery activities, providing an excellent opportunity for an established Security Manager seeking progression into Programme Management within a complex defence environment.

Key Responsibilities

Security Governance and Assurance

• Act as the programme focal point for Security Management across the ILT-A portfolio.
• Develop, implement and maintain programme security arrangements in accordance with Defence Standard 05-139 and customer security requirements.
• Establish and maintain programme security risk registers, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, treated and monitored throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Lead security assurance activities and coordinate evidence required to demonstrate compliance with MOD contractual security obligations and relevant DEFCON requirements.
• Provide clear security advice and recommendations to Programme Leadership, Project Managers and functional teams.
• Support programme security reviews, audits, inspections and customer assurance activities.
• Maintain effective governance processes for Information Security, Cyber Security, Personnel Security and Physical Security.

Security Risk Management

• Lead the application of security risk management principles throughout programme planning, delivery and operational support activities.
• Ensure security risks are balanced against operational, commercial and delivery objectives.
• Develop risk treatment plans and monitor implementation of mitigating actions.
• Support security accreditation, assurance and approval activities where required.
• Ensure security considerations are embedded within design, build, integration, testing and operational activities.

Information and Cyber Security

• Fulfil the role of Cyber / Information Security Officer for designated programmes.
• Support implementation and continual improvement of security controls across business and operational systems.
• Maintain alignment with recognised frameworks and standards including:
• ISO27001
• Cyber Essentials Plus
• Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF)
• Secure by Design principles
• NIST Cyber Security Framework
• Support incident management, vulnerability management and security investigations where required.
• Maintain awareness of emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities and regulatory developments.

Supplier and Contract Security

• Support management of supply chain security requirements.
• Ensure subcontractors and third-party providers comply with contractual security obligations.
• Work with procurement, engineering and commercial teams to incorporate security requirements into programme activities.
• Monitor compliance with relevant MOD security clauses and customer-mandated controls.

Programme Delivery Support

• Support the Programme Manager in planning, scheduling and delivery activities acro