Security technical designer cyber consultant

Location: Whiteley, Fareham (onsite for the first 7 weeks during the pen testing phase, then remote working) Duration: 12 month contract Rate: Inside IR35 Role: Our client NATS (National Air Traffic Services) are looking for a Security Technical Designer (Cyber Consultant) to join their team on a contract basis. They are looking for a technical expert who will be responsible for leading, guiding, supporting and assuring the architectural level technical service design for cyber and associated system architecture design activities, ensuring they are affordable and in line with the agreed principles, strategies, requirements and Target Operating Model. You will: Develop and maintain an understanding of key developments in cyber security, and its application in a wide range of relevant domains including ATM. Lead the development, socialisation and agreement of the technical cyber security strategies and resulting service / solution architectures of NATS future technical services, consistent with meeting NATS agreed business, operational and enterprise strategies, obligations and objectives. Work with stakeholders such as the CISO, NCSC and other governance boards. Develop the cyber security architecture to support the technical services within the future service catalogue (service portfolio), describing NATS technical services and how they will be delivered through a combination of people process and technology. Work with other stakeholders to ensure that the target architecture is deliverable and affordable, supporting the definition and agreement of appropriate compromises where necessary. Champion the cyber security strategies and architecture to secure alignment and buy in across the business. Work as an integral member of the Architecture and Technical Delivery team, providing mutual support and challenge, taking responsibility as required to ensure positive teamwork and clear, joined up communications to all stakeholders. Skills required: Good honours degree in a technical discipline (such as in Computer Science, MIS or related field preferred), or equivalent of knowledge acquired through experience, other qualifications and training/development. Technical certifications in the area of cyber security, such as CCNP, CCSP, SABSA, CISSP, CISM (highly desirable). A credible and respected leader with well-developed communication, influencing and negotiation skills. Significant experience of delivering cyber solutions, in an architectural field at a senior level in a complex technical landscape (service orientated). Proven experience of architectural governance and proactively managing issues and risks throughout the delivery lifecycle, with respect to information and cyber security; Strong communication influencing skills with proven ability to influence teams and deliver solutions to complex challenges; Proficient at communicating strategies and complex technical issues to both operational and technical audiences and is able to communicate with right level of abstraction and detail when interacting key stakeholders. Apply today via the link provided