Overview
Head of Cyber Jobs in Bristol – England – UK at CV-Library
Title: Head of Cyber
Company: CV-Library
Location: Bristol – England – UK
Category: IT/Tech, Security
Head of Cyber
Set up in 2011, Synoptix is rapidly becoming recognised as one of the UK’s most capable suppliers of systems engineering expertise and know-how. We have built up an enviable customer base in aerospace and defence and are now seeking to extend our presence and influence in the rail, transportation and public utility sectors – all of which are showing a growing appetite for the type of rigorous system engineering we advocate.
We contribute to some of the foremost engineering projects in the UK, typically supporting large and complex engineering programmes through the application of systems engineering principles. Some of our key projects include MBSE support to various submarine programmes, adaptive camouflage for the British Army, Architectural support on Typhoon and F-35 platforms, Cyber Security support to EW systems. Our customers benefit from lean delivery of agile projects, utilising best practices developed across a range of industries.
The Role
Key Responsibilities
Support the Sales and Business Development team in winning work through the generation of proposals and support to sales meetings.
Lead and deliver Cybersecurity work packages on behalf of Synoptix clients or as part of internal delivery programmes. This may include:
Development of Security Management Plans
Understanding and defining the capability context
Performance of Risk Assessments (System Driven or Component Driven)
Define and architect of Security Controls
Development of Sy Ops
Development of Co Cos
Vulnerability Management Planning
Development of Key / Certificate Management Plans
Development of Security Case Reports.
Support to Security Working Groups
Management (but not delivery of) Penetration Testing and/or TEMPEST Testing
Act as an SME for security requirements.
Assist in the further development of the Synoptix Cybersecurity capability.
Lead Cybersecurity related research programmes with Academia.
Represent Synoptix at conferences, symposia and trade shows.
Skills and Knowledge
We are interested in any experience of the following skills but they are not essential for you to apply:
Knowledge and application of UK Information Assurance Standards, Frameworks and supporting guidance:
HMG IS1 & IS2
ISO
27000 Series
JSP
440
JSP
604
NCSC Guidance Material
Secure by Design
Def Stan 05-139
Knowledge and application of non-UK Information Assurance Standards
NIST SP800 (in particular NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP (Apply online only))
NIST Guidance Material
Knowledge of encryption standards, technologies and key/certificate management.
Extensive experience in embedding security best practices within multi-disciplinary product teams.
Experience in conducting security risk assessments.
Experience ofSecurity Management Plan (SMP) Generation
Experience ofSecurity Case / Security Case Report Generation
Strongcommunicationand stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical andproblem-solving skills.
Experience scoping and management of Penetration Testing and TEMPEST Testing (nice to have)
Knowledge of operating systems, firmware and software security controls (nice to have)
Model Based Systems Engineering Experience (nice to have)
Qualifications
NCSC Recognised Qualification e.g. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Full Membership of ISC2 or CIISe
Security Clearance
SC (minimum)
DV (preferred)
Benefits
Annual Company Bonus
25 Days holiday not including bank holidays with option to buy/sell up…
