Information Security Lead

Salary: £30,000 - 70,000 per year

• Proven experience in information security assurance within regulated or defence environments
• Strong understanding of UK security standards, including government and defence frameworks
• Experience producing security documentation and assurance artefacts
• Ability to manage and mitigate risks in complex environments
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage a range of stakeholders
• Relevant professional experience in information security, risk management, or cyber security
• Certifications such as Certified Information Security Professional, Certified Information Security Manager, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer are desirable
• The successful candidate must be a sole UK National who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check security clearance for this role

• Lead information security assurance across multiple major infrastructure projects
• Develop and maintain assurance plans aligned with recognised frameworks
• Manage security risks, controls, and evidence to support compliance
• Engage with stakeholders, including Ministry of Defence representatives, on assurance activities
• Support audits, bids, and ongoing security improvement initiatives

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We are Babcock, a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 people working together to make a difference. You will join us at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site in Plymouth, Devon, supporting critical infrastructure and major defence programmes within the Defence Nuclear Enterprise. This is a full-time, permanent role working 35 hours per week on site. We offer a generous holiday allowance, matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance, access to a Digital GP, annual health check and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+, an employee share scheme, employee shopping savings portal, payment of professional fees, special paid leave for reservists, holiday trading, volunteering leave through Be Kind Day, and an excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme. We are committed to an inclusive culture, flexible working, and a disability confident workplace.

last updated 36 week of 2026