SCIDA specialist

SCIDA - Contract

Hemel Hempstead | 5 Days Onsite | Frequent UK Travel

We're supporting a major organisation within the Defence and Secure Communications sector that is seeking an experienced SCIDA to join a highly secure, nationally significant programme.

This is a specialist position responsible for leading SCIDA activities across a complex secure managed services environment, ensuring security assurance, compliance and operational integrity are maintained across multiple secure platforms and locations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Acting as the recognised SCIDA SME across secure managed services
• Delivering SCIDA activities in line with customer and Government frameworks
• Supporting security assurance, accreditation and compliance requirements
• Working within highly secure operational environments
• Developing and implementing security strategies, policies and procedures
• Managing security governance across production, test and development environments
• Ensuring compliance with MoD and Government security standards
• Working closely with customer authorities, suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Supporting service operations within an ITIL‑based environment
• Driving continuous improvement across security and assurance activities

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience performing SCIDA responsibilities
• Strong understanding of TEMPEST methodologies
• Experience within Defence, Government or highly secure environments
• Security assurance and accreditation experience
• Knowledge of MoD security policies and compliance frameworks
• Experience supporting complex secure IT platforms and services
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate as a technical SME
• Experience working across multiple secure locations and environments
• ITIL knowledge and service management experience

Desirable

• Delivery of complex technical programmes
• Secure communications or telecommunications experienceDefence managed services experience
• Infrastructure, networking or platform security background

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a highly specialised programme supporting critical national infrastructure and Defence operations. You'll work alongside experienced security professionals in an environment where security assurance, compliance and operational excellence are central to success.

#J-18808-Ljbffr