CRP – Secure at Reach – Cyber Security Engineer (CSC)

Closing date for applications: 25/01/2023

OVERVIEW OF ROLE

Specialist role	Cyber security consultant
Summary of the work	Support the project to define and mature the cyber security assessment framework/methodologies based on approach on the various assessments conducted by the project.
Latest start date	06/03/2023
Expected contract length	12 months, with an option to extend by a further 6 months, subject to financial approvals.
Location	No specific location, for example they can work remotely
Organisation the work is for	Strategic Command (UKStratCom) part of the Ministry of Defence (MoD)
Maximum day rate	£700

ABOUT THE WORK

Early market engagement
Who the specialist will work with	Working with Project Manager and Project Technical Lead. Specialist will be part of the core team and will work within the core team to establish work streams that will involve different suppliers where applicable.
What the specialist will work on	To develop a proven & robust process, backed up with policy and technology that will provide cyber risk identification and reduction in the deployed environment. This also include the provision of high priority risk reduction where required.

WORK SETUP

Address where the work will take place	London / Corsham (DD CRP) / Occasional Work at UK Military Sites
Working arrangements	Hybrid working, where the core team will meet at least once every week (London) and work with assessment locations, e.g. base station of an operation. This will be determined based on the work being undertaken.
Security clearance	Minimum of SC level clearance, DV-held preferred. Clearance must be in place prior to the contract start date and remain valid for the contract duration.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Additional terms and conditions	T&S will be reimbursable when travelling to alternate locations (to be confirmed). All expenses must be pre-agreed between the parties and must comply with the MOD Travel and Subsistence (T&S) Policy.Off-payroll working rules apply (IR35 in-scope). Any Personal Services Company (PSC) candidates will require to come through an umbrella company.Risk Assessment Ref: RAR-458663198Cyber risk profile: HighPotential bidders are required to complete a Supplier Assurance Questionnaire (SAQ) against the security controls appropriate to the risk level. Tenderers should complete their SAQ using the form in the following link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=7WB3vlNZS0iuldChbfoJ5Tv4OR9pb0BHial1Ag-WKXVUOFk3Sk9SS0JDQ0FRWjhYNDhTVldHUDJaNy4u

Additional terms and conditions

T&S will be reimbursable when travelling to alternate locations (to be confirmed). All expenses must be pre-agreed between the parties and must comply with the MOD Travel and Subsistence (T&S) Policy.Off-payroll working rules apply (IR35 in-scope). Any Personal Services Company (PSC) candidates will require to come through an umbrella company.Risk Assessment Ref: RAR-458663198Cyber risk profile: HighPotential bidders are required to complete a Supplier Assurance Questionnaire (SAQ) against the security controls appropriate to the risk level. Tenderers should complete their SAQ using the form in the following link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=7WB3vlNZS0iuldChbfoJ5Tv4OR9pb0BHial1Ag-WKXVUOFk3Sk9SS0JDQ0FRWjhYNDhTVldHUDJaNy4u

EVALUATION CRITERIA

How many specialists to evaluate	3
Cultural fit criteria	-> Work as a team with our organisation and other suppliers [collaboration across defence and its service providers] [5%] -> Be transparent and collaborative when making decisions [Recording all artefacts that support the decision making / rational] [5%] -> Take responsibility for their Work [Accountability - ability to identify potential blockers, working with multiple stakeholders / contributors to transparently achieve resolution] [5%] -> Share knowledge and experience with other team members [Building the project knowledge based through sharing of information / artefacts / documentation to support onboarding and growth within organisation. [5%]
Assessment methods
Evaluation weighting	Technical competence 60% Cultural fit 20% Price 20%

EXPERIENCE

Essential skills and experience

Experience of conducting Cyber Security engagements on industrial plants or critical network infrastructures including risk assessment/management and deployment of appropriate security measures
Experience in solution analysis from vulnerability management, prioritisation of cyber risks and establishing mechanisms or change management procedures to ensure secure operations of the infrastructure / systems
Experience in development, planning, and deployment of security measures including monitoring of remediation activities to completion
Experience in system patching, deployment of specialised controls, standards, procedures or infrastructure changes to deliver a strong vulnerability remediation plan
Ability to identify risk criticality and urgency to inform remediation strategies/plans
Experience in Windows or Linux systems (preferably embedded systems, SCADA, CANBus, Profibus, PLCs, sensors, etc.
MoD Background or Military with joint effects background preferred

Nice-to-have skills and experience

Have critical national infrastructure projects experience
Proven experience / expertise in Assessment of Operational Technology / Internet of Things systems using IEC 62443 or relevant frameworks e.g. NIST CSF, CAF or others
Relevant Certified Cyber Professional (CCP) qualifications

EXPRESS INTEREST

Closing date for applications: 25/01/2023