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Help us to make a world of difference Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world. We are seeking an Information Security Technical Assurance Lead to join our team at our Paddington Head Office. This role sits within the CISO function, which is dedicated to continuously evolving and strengthening Urenco s cyber security capabilities to protect our business, customers, and the wider public, while supporting the safe and sustainable use of nuclear technology. As part of the Cyber Security Assurance team , and reporting to the Head of Cyber Security Assurance, you will play a key role in driving improvements to Urenco s overall cyber security maturity. This position requires close collaboration with business stakeholders, as well as colleagues across IT and Information Security. With a strong focus on application security across both on-premises and cloud environments, you will lead assurance activities that help embed secure practices across the organisation. This is a hybrid role, with an expectation of a minimum of two days per week in our London Paddington office. Occasional travel may be required. The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain SC clearance. At Urenco we re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what we're looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. What you ll do: Assure Security Designs and Solutions Produce and review technical security documentation to support secure solution delivery. Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and embed strong security practices across initiatives. Act as a trusted advisor and security advocate, promoting a security-first culture across the organisation. Review technical designs against security standards and policies, identifying gaps and recommending improvements to controls. Provide assurance across both on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring consistent security coverage. Assess and Manage Security Risk Collaborate with GRC teams, security architects, and business stakeholders to conduct risk assessments, define mitigations, and document outcomes. Work closely with IT teams to validate and assure the effectiveness of technical controls against identified threats. Translate business strategy and requirements into secure architectural approaches, clearly communicating risk and enabling appropriate control solutions. Conduct supplier assurance activities across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid services, providing clear, actionable recommendations. Define Security Standards, Policies and Guidance Develop and maintain application security policies, standards, and guidelines. Ensure alignment between security frameworks, architectural standards, and overall business strategy. Stay current with emerging threats, technologies, and industry best practices, continuously enhancing Urenco s security posture. What do you need to thrive in this role? Proven experience working in a global organisation, delivering against the key responsibilities outlined above. A degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience. Relevant cybersecurity certifications (one or more), such as: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional) GWAPT (GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester) GCSA (GIAC Cloud Security Automation) CASE (Certified Application Security Engineer) Certified DevSecOps Professional Strong familiarity with OWASP (including Top 10 and ASVS) At least 5 years experience in information security assurance, with a strong focus on application security. Hands-on experience with information security frameworks and regulatory compliance, such as ISO 27001 and the NIST SP 800 series / Cybersecurity Framework. Desirable Knowledge of regulatory requirements within the nuclear industry, particularly across the United States, United Kingdom, Netherlands, and Germany. Understanding of government security classifications and associated handling requirements. What can you expect from us? More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. As an employee of Urenco you will receive: Annual leave of 27 days per annum. A generous bonus scheme based on achievement of personal and company objectives. A diverse range of family friendly policies. A defined contribution pension scheme: contributions start at 4% (employee) and 10% (employer). Hybrid Working Pattern: up to two days working remotely on average per week. Flexible start and finish times, with a 1.30pm finish on Fridays. Flexible benefits package; including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you ll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle. Paid time off for volunteering. The opportunity to join our private medical and dental insurance schemes. Education and training; we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs. Security vetting Due to the nature of the industry that Urenco operates in, all personnel regardless of employment status working for Urenco are required to obtain security clearance at the level required for their role. Security clearances are assessed in accordance with regulations and official guidance issued by the relevant competent authorities for national security vetting. In certain circumstances, additional enhanced security clearance considerations apply to roles within Urenco owing to the particular activities that the Urenco Group undertakes in relation to uranium enrichment. Successful candidates will need to satisfy security requirements, and all offers of appointment are made subject to the successful approval of all checks initiated. Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know. Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.

MERITUS are recruiting for a Software Tester (SFIA 4) to join a leading Central Government defence organisation in Portsmouth, supporting the assurance, automation, and validation of complex, mission critical software systems. SOFTWARE TESTER (SFIA 4) - PORTSMOUTH - Contract - UP TO 700pd - ACTIVE DV CLEARANCE REQUIRED - 3 DAYS ONSITE This role sits within a highly regulated engineering environment where software quality is critical to operational confidence and system reliability. You will be responsible for designing and maintaining automated test frameworks, strengthening regression coverage, and ensuring that every release is supported by clear, repeatable and auditable validation evidence. The work is hands on and technical, requiring a strong understanding of both functional and non functional testing in complex software environments. Key Responsibilities Own and maintain automated regression test suites across key system components Design and implement functional and non functional testing approaches including robustness and results verification Support user acceptance testing readiness aligned to agreed operational use cases Ensure defects are clearly reproducible, properly tracked, and verified through to closure Strengthen release confidence through structured test reporting and clear documentation Embed quality assurance practices across the software lifecycle including testing, verification and validation standards Ensure outputs meet customer acceptance criteria in regulated and security constrained environments Work closely with developers and engineers to identify issues early and improve overall system quality Contribute to continuous improvement of test processes, tooling and automation coverage About You Experience in a QA or test automation role within complex software environments Strong understanding of automated testing frameworks and regression testing approaches Experience working with defect tracking, test reporting and structured QA processes Ability to design both functional and non functional test cases with a focus on reliability and robustness Comfortable working in secure or regulated environments, ideally defence or government Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem solving Active DV clearance is essential for this role This is a strong opportunity for a test engineer who wants to operate in a high trust environment, take ownership of automation strategy, and directly influence the quality and reliability of critical national systems.