Secure By Design Lead & Cyber Risk Advisor

DXC Technology UK

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Secure by design practices
Cyber risk methodologies
Mod and public sector digital services
We are seeking an experienced Secure by Design Lead & Cyber Risk Advisor to drive Secure by Design practices across a portfolio of MOD and Public Sector digital services

Job Summary

  • We are seeking an experienced Secure by Design Lead & Cyber Risk Advisor to drive Secure by Design practices across a portfolio of MOD and Public Sector digital services.
  • You will lead risk identification, mitigation, and assurance activities, ensuring that products and services are designed, built, and operated securely while aligned with organisational and Authority risk appetites.
  • This role requires deep understanding of cyber risk methodologies, excellent communication skills, and the ability to guide multi‑disciplinary teams through Secure by Design processes at pace.

Matching Summary

We are seeking an experienced Secure by Design Lead & Cyber Risk Advisor to drive Secure by Design practices across a portfolio of MOD and Public Sector digital services.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Secure by Design practices
  • Cyber risk methodologies
  • MOD and Public Sector digital services
  • STRIDE, attack trees
  • Agile and iterative environments
  • NIST 800-30/37, ISO 27005, NIST CSF

Nice-to-have

  • Community and collaboration focus
  • Inclusive environment
  • Continuous security improvement culture

Key Requirements

  • Eligibility for UK security clearance
  • Proven experience leading Secure by Design
  • Strong experience supporting MOD/Defence/UK Public Sector
  • Certifications such as CISM, CRISC, CISSP, SABSA, CCP, or equivalent
  • Knowledge of MOD security governance, assurance, and accreditation processes

Work Rights

Eligibility for UK security clearance

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