Job Description

On behalf of The Ministry of Justice we are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer (Inside IR35) for a 6 month contract. Hybrid working with 2-3 days per week required in London.



The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) priorities include improving public safety and reducing reoffending by reforming prisons, probation and youth justice, and building a justice system which makes access to justice swifter and more certain for all citizens whatever their background. Project professionals in the MoJ help to improve the government's ability to protect the public and reduce reoffending, and to provide a more effective, transparent and responsive criminal justice system for victims and the public.



This role is based within our AppSec team focused on building security automation into delivery pipelines and conducting security focused tests against digital services

Essential:

An active SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. (Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.) Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, OSCP, CREST or CHECK. Experience with DevSecOps practices and tools. Experience in threat modelling and secure by design processes. Experience of cloud security architectures and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Experience with security testing tools and methodologies (e.g., static and dynamic analysis, fuzzing, penetration testing). Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++ and automation using scripting languages such as Python, Perl, PowerShell Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.



Disability Confident



As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, MOJ guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



Armed Forces Covenant



The Ministry of Justice guarantees to interview?veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we?will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".