Job Details
UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Information Assurance Practitioner Location: Cheltenham (hybrid, 3 days onsite)
Clearance Type: SC Clearance (or ability to obtain)
Salary: £52,000 - £70,000
What You'll Do
- Provide expert advice and guidance on information assurance activities, strategies and risk management approaches.
- Conduct information risk assessments, gap analyses and risk treatment planning across projects and programmes.
- Support security certification activities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop and maintain security policies, standards and procedures aligned to recognised frameworks and regulatory requirements.
- Advise on the implementation and operation of physical, procedural and technical security controls.
- Support internal and external audits while contributing to successful delivery of major organisational programmes and objectives.
What We're Looking For
Essential experience and knowledge
- Experience working within information assurance, cyber security or information security environments.
- Familiarity with information security legislation, governance and compliance requirements.
- Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST 800-171, NCSC CAF v3 and CSM v4 frameworks.
- Experience developing policies, standards and procedures to support compliance and assurance objectives.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and present recommendations clearly.
- Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
Desirable experience
- Knowledge of Secure by Design principles.
- Experience of MOD Supply Chain Assurance processes.
- Knowledge of supply chain assurance frameworks, including ISO 28001.
- Understanding of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) assurance activities.
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
Benefits
- Flexible working options, including hybrid arrangements and compressed fortnights with every other Friday off
- Private healthcare, dental cover, life assurance and pension
- Flexible benefits package, including critical illness cover and health cash plan
- Holiday buy and sell scheme
- Career development and learning programmes
- Annual performance incentive programme
Diversity & Inclusion
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.
Security Clearance
Security Clearance Due to the nature of our work, you must be a UK national and able to gain and maintain UK Government security clearance in line with the job role and requirements.
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UK Information Assurance Practitioner in Cheltenham employer: 1120 NG UK Limited.
At Northrop Grumman UK, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of inclusivity and innovation. With flexible working options, comprehensive benefits including private healthcare, and abundant career development opportunities, we empower our employees to thrive both personally and professionally. Join us in London, where your contributions will directly impact our mission to build a more secure and connected world, all while being part of a diverse team that values every voice.
