Head of Secure Design - SC Cleared

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

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