Job Description

Job Title:

Sr. Consultant (Cyber Security Specialist) Fixed Term Appointment

Location:

Malvern, England, United Kingdom

Role Type:

Fixed Term - Full Time

Package:

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID:

SF18875



Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we're not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Cyber Simulated Attack Specialist on a 12 month Fixed-Term Contract at any of our main sites, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.



The Role

As a Cyber Simulated Attack Specialist, you will be working as part of a testing team undertaking CHECK and non-CHECK security testing works for customers.



Day-to-day, you'll undertake a variety of work as part of a testing team acting in a leadership capacity as an infrastructure CHECK team leader.

Your responsibilities will include:

Undertaking CHECK and non-CHECK security testing

Travelling to client sites to carry out security testing engagements

Performing research and development of new attack techniques that support and enhance QinetiQ security testing capability

Developing junior colleagues and operating with integrity and collaboration within the team

Proposing mitigations for identified vulnerabilities and writing reports of security testing engagements for customers including signing off reports

Scoping, estimating and bidding customer engagements as required and directed



Essential experience of the Cyber Simulation Attack Specialist:



The ability to be able to document, create and sign off test reports

A Strong understanding of Active Directory, infrastructure, cloud security and common operating systems

Previous experience delivering security testing services as a qualified (CREST or Cyber Scheme) tester

NCSC CHECK Team Leader status in infrastructure (CCT-INF or CSTL-INF)

A strong understanding of relevant laws and legal frameworks for security testing



Essential qualifications for the Cyber Simulation Attack Specialist:



CCT-INF or CSTL-INF



This role is 37 hours per week based at any one of our UK sites, Hybrid working patterns available.



Multi-Site



QinetiQ operates state of the art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that both support military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security.



Why Join QinetiQ?



As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there's never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.



As a QinetiQ employee, you'll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you'll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq



Our Benefits



Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance

Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days

Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal:

Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels value, heard, and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.



Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which mean factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.



Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution:

guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)