Security Accreditation Specialist

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Security Accreditation Specialist/Basingstoke/15 months ContractRole:We require an experienced Information Assurance specialist to work on and lead a team of Cyber Security Subject Matter Experts on a complex and established project. Whilst much of the team are based in Basingstoke, we can be flexible regarding location provided you are prepared to travel within the UK.Demonstrable experience of HMG accreditation and assurance processes is essential along with the ability to represent the project and organisation at a range of different Customer meetings. You will have experience of producing and reviewing assurance document sets including: RMADS, Targets of Assurance, Security Targets, Remediation Action Plans.Familiar with risk assessment methodologies you will be comfortable articulating outcomes to both technical and non-technical audiences, enabling the decision-making process. You will need a track record of working on sensitive government projects together with a broad understanding of security technologies, their application in different contexts and HMG assurance policies and processes.Experience:Dealing with key customer decision makers such as IT Directors, Programme Managers and Partners.Managing the end-to-end delivery of security testing including engagement with third-party suppliersProviding technical subject matter expertise and Information Assurance advice and guidance to programme architectsConducting or reviewing change from a security impact perspectiveDeveloping assurance documentation in support of testing including Security Targets, Scope of Work and Remediation Action PlansInterpreting and putting into context outcomes from security testing enabling the Customer to take business and risk-based decisionsManaging the work of other subject matter experts contributing to the design and implementation.Required Skills:Relevant Industry Certifications - CISM/CISSP/ CCP (preferred)Defence sector experience, including a good understanding of the constraints imposed by JSP440 and JSP604Demonstrable experience of managing security testing and other external assurance processesKnowledge and experience of HMG Information Assurance and governance processesExperience of risk methodologies and toolsStrong communication and technical writing skillsWell-developed leadership, management and consulting skillsCustomer and business focusedAbility to work effectively as part of a team and ensure successful deliveryCandidates must own or be willing to undergo security clearance to be considered.