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Secure by Design (SbD) Specialist - MOD Project (Inside IR35) Role: Secure by Design (SbD) Specialist Location: UK (Hybrid / On-site as required) Contract: Inside IR35 Duration: 6 months initial (likely extension) Clearance: Active SC required - DV highly desirable Client: UK MOD Programme Rate: 500 to 550 per day Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Secure by Design (SbD) Specialist to support delivery within a UK MOD environment. The role will focus on embedding security principles into system and solution design, ensuring compliance with MOD and UK Government security standards. You will work closely with architects, engineers, and security teams to ensure security is integrated across the full development lifecycle and aligned to programme risk and assurance requirements. Key Responsibilities Embed Secure by Design principles across system and solution delivery Conduct security design reviews and provide risk-based recommendations Support development of: Security architectures Threat models and risk assessments Security design documentation Ensure alignment with MOD and UK Government security standards Work with architects and delivery teams to integrate security into Agile and DevSecOps environments Support security assurance and accreditation activities Identify and manage design-level security risks Essential Experience Proven experience implementing Secure by Design within MOD, Defence, or Government environments Strong background in security architecture and secure system design Experience conducting threat modelling and security risk assessments Knowledge of: NCSC Secure by Design guidance ISO 27001 or equivalent frameworks Secure SDLC methodologies Experience working within regulated, high-assurance environments Strong stakeholder engagement and documentation skills Active SC Clearance (minimum requirement) Desirable DV Clearance Experience working on MOD programmes Knowledge of: JSP 440 HMG Security Policy Framework Cloud security (Azure or AWS) Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, SABSA)

Cyber Risk Support Carbon60 Project Services are looking for a Cyber Risk Support specialist to coordinate service-wide, system level, risk management in support of Secure by Design (SbD) implementation, and oversee the delivery of Navy Command's SbD implementation plan. Description Update the SbD implementation plan by using NIST 800-37 Tasks 1-7. Identify the activities required to deliver each task, including the implementation approach, resources and timescales. Complete the highest priority tasks within the SbD implementation plan with the current resource available. Assist with bringing in additional resource identified to deliver the implementation plan within a reasonable time period. Liaise with relevant SbD stakeholders within Navy Command programmes and projects to share best practice and cohere the Navy approach. Represent and support Royal Navy equities in the SbD Working Group and Project Board that are focused on implementing the detail of SbD in Navy Command and across TLBs. Liaise with relevant stakeholders across Navy, Defence Digital, other FLCs/TLBs, and potentially other government departments, to share best practice and cohere the Navy approach. Role Specifics Start Date - ASAP Contract Length - 2-3 years Based in Portsmouth (3 days per week on-site) PAYE/Umbrella Engagement Clearance Level: SC Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.