Senior Security Advisor Full Time

Barrow-in-furness, Cumbria
Matchtech

Our client, a leading entity in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking a Senior Security Advisor to join their team in Barrow-in-Furness on a contract basis. This pivotal role will involve hybrid working arrangements, with 3-4 days per week required on-site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate as the Cryptographic Custodian on the Cryptographic materials account
• Be responsible for the safe custody, registration, mustering, amendment, issue, safe handling, and disposal of Cryptographic Assets held
• Collaborate with other security disciplines, facility management, and outside agencies to plan and deliver effective business-enabling security, creating resilient, secure working environments
• Provide advice and guidance to business functions on the interpretation and application of applicable security policies, ensuring compliance
• Represent the Security Department at internal and external meetings to promote the work of the department and ensure alignment with wider business values and objectives
• Gather data, analyse and prepare reports or presentations to feed information back to teams/managers
• Communicate security risks and issues to managers and others, and then apply and maintain specific security controls as required by organisational policy and local risk assessments
• Develop and maintain appropriate Security Processes related to the scope area

Job Requirements:

• Experienced and knowledgeable in cyber security within the defence and security sector
• Completed an appropriate MoD recognised Custodian Training Course and have received certification of successful completion
• Ability to handle Cryptographic Assets and act as the Cryptographic Custodian
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with other security disciplines, facility management, and external agencies
• Proficient in providing advice on security policy interpretation and application
• Excellent communication skills to represent the Security Department in meetings and relay critical information
• Skilled in gathering and analysing data, and preparing comprehensive reports and presentations
• Understanding of security risk management and the application of security controls

If you are a skilled Senior Security Advisor with significant experience in the defence and security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client’s team in Barrow-in-Furness.