Head of Secure by Design – SC Cleared

We are seeking senior Secure by Design Leaders to provide strategic oversight and governance across a major defence programme. This role focuses on shaping security posture, setting direction, and ensuring consistent application of Secure by Design principles at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the Secure by Design approach across programmes or portfolios
• Establish and maintain security governance frameworks, processes and controls
• Provide senior leadership oversight of security risks, issues and dependencies
• Ensure alignment between security strategy and programme delivery objectives
• Act as a senior escalation point for security-related decisions and risks
• Engage with senior stakeholders across engineering, delivery, assurance and leadership functions
• Oversee assurance activities, audits and security reviews
• Support the integration of Secure by Design principles into organisational ways of working

Skills & Experience

• Active SC Clearance or above
• Extensive experience in security leadership, assurance or governance roles
• Strong understanding of Secure by Design principles within complex systems
• Experience operating within regulated, safety-critical or defence environments
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and shape strategic decisions
• Experience balancing security, delivery, cost and operational considerations
• Excellent communication, leadership and decision-making skills

Please apply for further details.