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Cyber Security Engineer Risk & Assurance Christchurch (Onsite)All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application. 12-Month Contract 81.90 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Clearance Requirements (Essential) BPSS check and active SC clearance required prior to start, active SC highly preferredMust be eligible and willing to undergo Developed Vetting The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cyber Security Engineer Risk & Assurance to support a major UK defence programme delivering complex, high-classification systems.This role sits at the intersection of security architecture and cyber assurance, offering the chance to work across the full lifecycle of secure systems within a highly regulated environment.You'll collaborate with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to shape secure designs, manage cyber risk, and support accreditation activities. What You'll Be Doing Supporting projects to understand and manage cyber security riskContributing to secure system design and security architectureDefining and implementing security controlsProducing technical security documentation and artefacts (e.g. RMADS)Supporting assurance and accreditation activities within the defence domainWorking closely with engineering teams and customer stakeholdersEnsuring alignment with frameworks such as NIST RMF / CSF ? What We're Looking For Experience in cyber security engineering, architecture, or assuranceStrong knowledge xjdpvnf of JSP440, NCSC guidance, or Secure by Design (SbD)Experience with risk assessment, accreditation, and security controlsFamiliarity with NIST frameworksBackground in defence, government, or secure environmentsAbility to produce clear, concise technical documentation Apply Now If you have experience in defence cyber security, risk, or assurance and are looking for your next contract opportunity, apply now or get in touch for more information.