RINA Aerospace & Defence (ASD) Consulting is offering an opportunity for a high calibre, talented and experienced Cyber Consultant to join our growing Defence Air Safety team. This specialist team delivers Airworthiness activities on behalf of national and overseas clients.
The Cyber team is experiencing a real breadth and variety of project work on some of the most technically advanced platforms in UK Defence, including unmanned air systems, Apache, Wildcat, Chinook and Typhoon, to name a few. The successful candidate will take the lead on Cyber Assurance projects, with emphasis on identifying Cyber risks and threats, for technically interlinked assets and platforms. You will also consult with and support clients in designing risk management frameworks.
RINA is a smart working consultancy, providing a hybrid working at home, in the office (Chippenham, Leatherhead or Lincoln) and on client sites, predominantly in the UK.
The Role
The Senior Cyber Consultant requires a substantial Cyber Security background, with particular experience of cyber risk and threat identification, gained from working with Defence contractors or the MOD. The successful applicant can expect to be challenged intellectually and professionally, work across a wide variety of projects.
Responsibilities will include:
Support the development of Cyber Security arguments, which will include authoring, updating, reviewing and independent auditing of Safety Cases, focused on the Cyber Security risks. Engage with client personnel at all levels to identify cyber threats on platforms such as remote pilot air systems. Manage Cyber Security projects through the full cycle, delivering to time, budget and client satisfaction. Conduct comprehensive Risk Management assessments and design risk frameworks. Ensure assets are secure by design and make information available in accordance with JSP 440. Provide the necessary support to the Bid Management team; where responsibilities may include supporting the preparation of commercial and technical proposals focussed on Cyber Security.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Candidates must have substantial demonstrable experience of Defence programmes, within the air and airworthiness domains. At least five years Cyber Security assessment and risk management experience one or more air platforms. Familiarity of Defence Standards, in particular Def Stans 00-970, 055, 056 and/or 326A series. Ideally an understanding of JSP 440 and the Military Aviation Authority’s (MAA) Military Air-System Certification Process (MACP). A graduate qualification is preferred, e.g.: Computer Science, Science, Mathematics or Engineering. Already hold UK Security Clearance, or you must be a British citizen willing and eligible to undertake the UK Security vetting process. You can either have worked for a Defence contractor, consultancy or come straight from the military.
About RINA ASD UK:
RINA ASD UK has been awarded Gold status with the Armed Forces Covenant Employers Recognition Scheme and proudly supports those who serve.
RINA ASD UK is a key technical engineering partner to the defence sector, providing a portfolio of consultancy services, including Safety, ILS, Training, Cyber Assurance, Human Factors and Data Science & Analytics and has proven track record in supporting and improving performance for some of the military’s most technically advanced programmes.
RINA Group
RINA is a 6,000 strong global engineering services firm, providing innovative services to critical industry sectors, including defence, energy, oil & gas, power, renewables and transport & infrastructure sectors. It operates out of 70 countries, giving us the depth of experience across engineering disciplines to support clients at each phase of their project. We have a strong reputation providing services that are of the highest quality, creating significant value add.
Why RINA
We offer competitive salaries and pension contributions. You will enjoy a generous leave allowance, private medical care, life insurance and more. RINA has access to the government Apprenticeship levy and encourages real opportunities for professional development. As part of our growing global team, you will work with world-class engineers and have the opportunity to a manage projects outside the air domain as well. #LI-JB1
At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind.
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