Procurement & Supply Chain Cyber Security Officer

OverviewAn opportunity has arisen to join an expanding BSandI Cyber Security team in the Procurement and Supply Chain domain and will act as the Cyber Security Officer and respond to the needs of MBDA UK, MBDA Group and Customer requirements.

Salary and benefits

Salary: Circa £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you

Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)

Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime

Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave - enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments

Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...

The opportunityThe Business Solutions and Improvement (BSandI) organisation is responsible for providing expertise and support services to the MBDA Procurement and Supply Chain Directorates to maximise business performance. The aim of the expanding Cyber Security team within BSandI is to manage the cyber risk that could affect the Procurement and Supply Chain Management activities to ensure the availability and confidentiality of the products and services supplied. Reporting to the Procurement and Supply Chain Cyber Security Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining strong relationships with internal procurement and supply chain teams and functions and carrying out Cyber risk assessments of companies external to MBDA.

What we0;re looking for

Good understanding of best practice

Good project management, planning and organising skills

An understanding of procurement and supply chain tools and methodologies

Strong commercial and financial understanding

Excellent communication skills

Excellent negotiation and influencing skills

High level of computer literacy and proficient in the use of Microsoft office tools for analysing and communicating purposes.

Track record of success in project management

Experience of working in a complex international matrix environment.

Awareness of incident management practices is desirable.

Whilst not essential, one of the following qualifications is highly desirable:

CISMP - Certificate In Information Security Management Principles

CISM - Certified Information Security Manager

ISO27001 Lead Auditor

ISO27005 Certificated Security Risk Manager

CSMP - Certified Security Management Professional

Whilst not essential, understanding/experience of UK MoD Defence Conditions would be beneficial.

Our company : Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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