Security Project Manager

SixWorks; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of secure digital solutions in Farnborough seeks a Security Project Manager. The role involves leading governance activities for a Secure by Design ERP programme. You will ensure compliance with MOD security standards and manage stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates have a strong background in security governance and experience with UK Government programmes. Competitive salary and a range of benefits are offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance Scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Professional Development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Discretionary Bonus scheme

Secure, on-site parking

Gym facilities

Casual dress

Qualifications

• Proven experience in security governance within MOD or UK Government programmes.
• Strong understanding of Secure by Design, Defence Digital frameworks.
• Experience managing security risk, compliance and delivery assurance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain programme-level governance aligned with Secure by Design principles.
• Embed security governance into acquisition programme milestones.
• Lead the identification, assessment and mitigation of security risks.

Skills

Security governance

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Compliance oversight

Education

CISSP, CISM or equivalent certification

PRINCE2, APM PMQ or AgilePM qualification

Job description

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Overview

Role Purpose

Looking for a proactive and experienced Security Project Manager to lead governance activities within a critical Secure by Design ERP programme supporting MOD capability delivery. This role ensures that security is embedded throughout the acquisition lifecycle, enabling secure, resilient systems that meet Defence operational needs.

You will be responsible for coordinating governance across delivery teams, Defence Digital stakeholders, and suppliers, ensuring compliance with MOD security standards and assurance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Governance Leadership: Develop and maintain programme-level governance aligned with Secure by Design principles and MOD policy.
• Delivery Assurance: Embed security governance into acquisition programme milestones, ensuring traceability and accountability across all phases.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the governance interface between DE&S, Defence Digital, NCSC, and industry partners.
• Risk & Compliance Oversight: Lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of security risks across delivery workstreams.
• Policy Integration: Ensure alignment with JSP 440, JSP 604, and relevant Defence Digital and NCSC guidance.
• Reporting & Assurance: Produce governance artefacts, assurance reports, and dashboards for senior stakeholders and programme boards.
• Audit & Accreditation Support: Facilitate security accreditation processes and support internal/external audits.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in security governance within MOD or UK Government programmes.
• Strong understanding of Secure by Design, Defence Digital frameworks, and MOD acquisition processes.
• Familiarity with JSP 440, JSP 604, and MOD assurance and accreditation standards.
• Experience managing security risk, compliance, and delivery assurance in complex programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including cross-functional coordination.

Desirable Qualifications

• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security certification.
• PRINCE2, APM PMQ, or AgilePM project management qualification.
• Experience working with Defence Digital, DE&S delivery teams.
• Understanding of Cyber Resilience, Zero Trust, and Security Architecture principles.

About SiXworks

SiXworks is a leading provider of secure digital solutions, specialising in digital experimentation and focused on fail-safe-fast cutting-edge technology solutions deployed in highly secure environments. We are unified in our mission to accelerate innovation and adoption of secure, digital technology to improve the operational agility of Defence and National Security. This is an exciting time for us, we have ambitious plans for continued growth and development, and we are seeking to add brilliant, experienced, motivated, and passionate people to our team to work with us on this journey.

Why join SiXworks?

Our team is a fusion of brilliance, featuring senior operational, technical, and business leaders from various industries and the armed forces. We're also powered by a league of extraordinary IT engineers, architects, developers, and project managers. Together, we're an unstoppable force of digital innovation!

SiXworks' expertise includes Secure-by-Design, cloud computing, advanced network and infrastructure design, rapid application development, cross-security domain systems, multi-tenanted High-Performance Compute, multi-source data platforms, cyber vulnerability mitigation, and intelligence systems. We provide supplier-agnostic, technical, and business consultancy to customers while championing open-source and best-of-breed technologies.

What can we offer in return?

SiXworks offers a unique work culture around our core principles Agility, Security, Innovation, Quality, Collaboration and Inclusivity. Together, these six principles form SiXworks' NORTH STAR, guiding the organisation towards success. This is reflected in the raft of benefits available to all our employees.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Professional Development opportunities
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Perks at Work scheme.
• Contributory company pension.
• Discretionary Bonus scheme.
• Secure, on-site parking, cafe, restaurant, and gym facilities.
• Casual dress.
• Free hot and cold drinks in our own, modern kitchen/break-out.

UK Security Clearance

Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must be a UK sole national and either have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance.

More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK

Notice

SiXworks recognises the benefits of Reserve service to Country, Company and individual. We support Reservists and actively encourage them to apply.