Skip to main content

This job has expired

Information Assurance Architect

Employer
Babcock
Location
Bristol
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
7 Dec 2021

View more

Sector
Engineering, IT, Legal
Job Type
Permanent
Hours
Full-time

Job Details

Information Assurance Architect
Bristol / Plymouth / Corsham locations
Competitive Salary
Permanent
Job Ref - 39928

Make a difference with us:

We're looking for an IA Specialist to join us in Babcock Mission Systems.

Communication Systems & Critical Assets is a systems engineering led business sitting within - Babcock Mission Systems. Our primary roles are systems integration and support of military communications and intelligence systems.

The difference you will make
You will provide support to a range of Information and Communication Technology system design, integration and support projects within the Mission Systems Business Unit. Your main responsibilities will include:
* Providing up to date HMG/MoD IA policy and governance advice.
* Undertaking HMG IS1&2 compliant threat and risk assessment activities.
* Writing clear and comprehensive Risk Management Accreditation Document Sets (RMADS).
* Providing Security Impact Assessment reports to mitigate specific security vulnerabilities/risks associated with an initial design or design change.
* Developing HMG and MoD standard compliant technical system security architectures, and providing system design advice on the solutions.
* Managing the security accreditation process for ICT projects.

Who we're looking for?
You will have at extensive experience of Information Assurance and security engineering within a Defence or similar systems engineering environment

You will be a good communicator in both written and oral forms, and be able to liaise at all levels with customers and relevant stakeholders.

Education and Qualifications
A degree in computing, computer science or information security, or considerable relevant experience.

Preference will be given to individuals who have achieved the current NCSC endorsed Certified Cyber Professional (CCP), or already meet the relevant criteria to be considered for the new specialisms route CCP has now embarked upon. Current criteria includes one of:
* An NCSC-certified degree (undergraduate or postgraduate).
* A valid certificate for Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), including full membership of (ISC)².
* A valid certificate for Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), including full membership of ISACA.
* Proof of Full Membership (MCIIS) of the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec).
* Proof of having passed an appropriate NCSC internal skills level assessment.
* Proof of having completed an internal NCSC professional development framework (for example for cyber security architecture).

In return for your skill and passion, you'll get:
* Flexible working (full or part time considered, minimum 30 hours per week)
* Autonomy to perform the role
* The opportunity to make a real impact, partnering on an ambitious culture transformation programme within Babcock's' fastest growing business unit

As well as:
* Holiday entitlement: 25 days, plus bank holidays
* Pension scheme with employee pension contributions matched up to 8% of salary, with life assurance
* Our Babcock Rewards Platform allows you to choose from a range of benefits that best meet your needs, including: critical illness insurance, travel insurance, healthcare cash plan, dental insurance, childcare vouchers, bike scheme, shopping offers and discounts
* Employee Share Scheme
* Free, independent employee assistance programme, offering confidential information, support and counselling, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
* Professional memberships, personal development training and opportunities
* If you are a reservist in the armed forces, we provide up to ten days special paid leave in support of your training commitments

Where it all fits in:
Mission Systems forms a critical, and growing part of Babcock's Marine organisation. As a trusted provider for global defence & security, we have a wide portfolio of best in class technical solutions that enable our customers to carry out their missions. It's a really exciting and fast paced business carrying out a diverse range of activities. Mission Systems employs over 1,200 people across the UK and overseas with the largest sites based in Bristol, Plymouth and Ashchurch.
The Critical Communications Business Unit is over 200 personnel strong with in excess of 70% skilled Engineering staff. We have an ever increasing portfolio of opportunities and an ambition for success and to grow. We also embrace the multitude of internal employee networks support and foster diversity and inclusion within our Babcock team, connecting people across the business and empowering them to achieve their potential. Our Diversity and Inclusion strategy amplifies their influence.

Other need to knows:
* You must be able to achieve the appropriate security clearance level for this role, UK Nationals due to projects you will be working on
* We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Application Guidance
We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strive to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.



Company

Be Part of Something Big.

From supporting national defence to saving lives and protecting communities, Babcock provides critical, complex engineering services in the UK and internationally.

Babcock delivers vital services and manages complex assets on behalf of their customers across three key markets; defence, emergency services and civil nuclear. You could be part of this, leveraging their technology, expertise, infrastructure and assets to ensure delivery for their customers, for whom failure is not an option.

Career Opportunities at Babcock

Working for Babcock will give you the opportunity to develop your career, with fantastic prospects for promotion, along with the ability to learn transferrable skills and earn nationally recognised qualifications.

Take a look below at the roles Manpower UK is currently recruiting for at Babcock.

Company info
Location
Head Office
33 Wigmore Street
London
W1U 1QX
GB

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert