Job Vacancy Cyber Security and Information Assurance Manager

Looking for a experienced Cyber Security and Information Assurance Manager to lead the development and implementation of cyber security strategies for our programme. This role will focus on Operational Technology (OT) systems and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities
* Lead the cyber security strategy for OT systems design within the SMR programme, including ICS, SCADA, and other safety/security -critical systems.
* Ensure compliance with relevant nuclear and cyber security standards, including:
o IEC 62443 (Industrial Automation and Control Systems Security)
o ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security Management)
o NCSC guidance and UK Cyber Essentials
o ONR Security Assessment Principles (SyAPs)
* Develop and maintain the Information Assurance Framework for the project.
* Collaborate with engineering, IT, and regulatory teams to integrate security into system design and delivery.
* Conduct risk assessments, threat modelling, and vulnerability analysis for OT/IT environments.
* Oversee incident response planning and cyber resilience testing.
* Oversea Systems Integration and Testing
* Manage relationships with external vendors, regulators, and stakeholders.
* Provide leadership and mentoring to cyber security personnel within the division.
Required Qualifications and Experience
* Proven experience in cyber security management within critical infrastructure or nuclear environments.
* Strong expertise in Operational Technology (OT) and industrial control systems.
* In-depth knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and regulatory frameworks.
* Experience with secure system design, implementation, and lifecycle management.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
* Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GICSP, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer) are highly desirable.
* Degree in Cyber Security, Information Assurance, Engineering, or a related field.


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