Cyber Security Lead

Cyber Security Lead at Babcock

At Babcock, we are dedicated to creating a safe and secure world. Join us as a Cyber Security Lead at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site and play a crucial role in this mission.

As a Cyber Security Lead, you will be instrumental in safeguarding the digital systems that underpin some of the UK's most significant defence infrastructure programmes. Working on major infrastructure projects within the Defence Nuclear Enterprise, you will spearhead the delivery of secure-by-design solutions, ensuring all systems adhere to the stringent cyber security and risk assurance standards set by the Ministry of Defence.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to operate at the forefront of cyber security in the defence sector. You will have the chance to shape security architecture, influence programme delivery, and protect essential national capabilities. You will collaborate closely with engineers, architects, and delivery teams, embedding security best practices throughout the entire lifecycle, all while advancing your career in a complex and rewarding environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead secure-by-design assurance activities across complex programmes.
• Conduct threat modelling and cyber risk assessments using recognised frameworks.
• Develop risk treatment plans and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Produce technical security evidence, including risk assessments and vulnerability analysis.
• Support programme teams, architects, and engineers in embedding cyber security best practice.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working 35 hours per week, based on-site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.

Essential Experience:

• Strong experience in delivering secure-by-design or cyber security assurance activities.
• Experience working within defence, government, or highly regulated environments.
• In-depth knowledge of cyber security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and ISO 27005.
• Proven ability to conduct threat modelling and risk assessments.
• Experience influencing multidisciplinary teams, including engineering and DevOps functions.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Relevant professional experience in cyber security, information security, or risk assurance.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or equivalent are desirable.

Security Clearance:

The successful candidate must be a sole UK National and will be required to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Please note that many positions within Babcock are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Eligibility may be affected by place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and residency status.

What We Offer:

• Generous holiday allowance.
• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations via Aviva DigiCare+.
• Employee share scheme.
• Employee shopping savings portal.
• Payment of Professional Fees.
• 10-days special paid leave for reservists in the armed forces.
• Holiday Trading benefit (buy or sell annual leave).
• 'Be Kind Day' for paid volunteering leave.
• Excellent development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including an employee assistance programme supporting wellbeing.

Babcock is a global FTSE 100 organisation committed to building a future that lasts, through meaningful careers and a focus on work-life balance. We are a disability confident committed employer and welcome discussions about flexible working.