Security & Information Officer (Defence)

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Security & Information Officer (Defence) – NCC

Location: Bristol based with Hybrid working 2 days on site, 3 days home

Salary: £27,630 to £36,551 per annum (experience dependent)

Government Security Clearance: You will be required to undertake DV level security clearance if successful securing this role. Please only apply if willing to undertake clearance process.

Advert end date: 19th October 2025 - We reserve the right to withdraw the advert earlier if required.

Overview

NCC is the UK’s innovation partner. We are hiring for an additional Security & Information Officer to join our expanding secure operations team. The role is to ensure that policies and processes for secure operations are in place, communicated, and readily accessible to NCC personnel, contractors and visitors. You’ll report into the Information Security Manager.

Responsibilities

  • Signposting to use of Secure Operations processes and policies
  • Responding to queries
  • Providing education, training and briefings to NCC personnel, contractors and visitors
  • Supporting development of practical approaches to secure working in engineering and office spaces
  • Attending collaborative working groups such as Space Review Board
  • Supporting security audits
  • Supporting asset management
  • Reviewing compliance with security policies and procedures
  • Documenting security risks and supporting mitigation of threats to confidentiality, integrity, availability, accountability and compliance of information systems
  • Documenting security incidents and near misses in a timely manner, escalating if necessary
  • Supporting the Secure Operations team during visits and inspections by Government or other contracting authorities
  • Recording and managing classified assets in accordance with established security procedures and asset registers
  • Supporting internal security audits, acting as a spot check for policy compliance
  • Undertaking other support activities as required by the business
  • Projects, Change and Improvement — Work with Delivery, Sector and Capability teams to ensure Security is considered from the outset of a project, throughout the lifecycle

Qualifications & What we’re looking for

  • Experience in a similar role with responsibilities for security, vetting or information protection
  • Willingness to undertake government security clearances. Existing security clearance is a plus
  • Experience in creating and editing policies, processes and procedures
  • Knowledge of information security risk management; working knowledge of cybersecurity is beneficial but not required for a cyber security professional role
  • Desirable: Relevant accreditations such as Cyber Essentials, Cyber Assured, etc.

Personal qualities

High level of personal integrity; ability to handle confidential matters with good judgment and maturity; strong communication and analytical skills; ability to work effectively with a range of people.

What we offer

Hybrid and flexible working patterns, annual salary reviews, company-paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, supportive team environment, and opportunities within a thriving R&D facility.

If you have questions before applying, please contact the NCC recruitment team at NCCuk.com.

Who are NCC? We bridge the gap between academia and industry, helping companies to capitalise on cutting-edge innovations across the product lifecycle. We are part of the High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult and the University of Bristol. We are a not-for-profit organisation that supports UK innovators and industry to grow and succeed through technology and leadership.

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Location:
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£80,000 - £100,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT & Technology

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