Security Assurance Coordinator/Project Lead - Permanent - SC Cleared - Andover/Bristol, UK

Experience

• Proven experience in security assurance and risk management within defence, government, or high-security environments.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards such as RMADS, NIST, DEF STAN, and security policies.
• Experience with accreditation processes and developing security risk balance cases.
• Familiarity with codes of connection (CoCo), Secure by Design, and security impact assessments (SIAs).

Technical Expertise

• Strong understanding of secure system design, risk management, compliance frameworks, and accreditation processes.
• Experience working with defence networks, cloud environments, and hybrid architectures.
• Proficiency in security governance, policies, and assurance mechanisms

Project Lead Engineer

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering leadership and oversight across engineering disciplines being delivered by another supplier.
• Support the programme Chief Engineer in developing the required standards and governance for the programme
• Work closely with the programme integration office Chief Architect and Engineer to support the creation of standards and governance structures for the ISTAR portfolio and the programme.
• Support and lead the design, integration, and testing of the programme's solution ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Ensure all engineering designs meet operational, technical, and regulatory requirements.
• Act as the working level technical interface between the supplier and internal Defence Digital and Army teams, senior stakeholders, and external partners.
• Support the development of the software factory roadmap and development requirements for current and future contracts, and integration into other DD Service Executive capabilities
• Provide Governance by ensuring all engineering activities comply with programme and including safety, security, and quality requirements.
• Oversee the documentation of engineering processes, designs, and outcomes for audit and review purposes.
• Manage Risk byidentifying and mitigating engineering risks, ensuring the resilience and reliability of deployed systems.
• Ensure robust contingency plans are in place for technology solution.
• Support the development of current and future requirements for the capability through existing and future contracts.
• Support the production of outline and full business cases through contribution and architectural artefacts
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance project outcomes.
• Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the supplier engineering teams.
• Ability to travel to customer sites 1-2 days per week

Experience

• Experience in lead engineer roles within, Aerospace, or similarly complex environments.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale, mission-critical systems in secure environments.
• Familiarity with frameworks, such as DEF STAN, MIL-STD, or NATO standards.
• Proficiency in cloud architectures, cybersecurity, software development methodologies, and system integration.
• Understanding of on-premise and deployable technologies.
• Deep knowledge of systems engineering, software development, hardware integration, and testing methodologies.
• Understanding of ISR or ISTAR capabilities advantageous
• Proficiency in engineering tools and technologies relevant to Digital projects.
• Understanding of integrated sensor architecture (ISA) advantageous
• Deep Understanding of MongoDB, VMWare technologies, API integration, KAFKA, and Systematic applications desirable