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 service 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 experience
Defence 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.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch with Claire Thomas - (phone number removed) (active DV clearance required)