SC cleared - Cybersecurity Certification Consultant - outside IR35
Posted 1 week ago by Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited
£750 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
Derby, UK
Summary: The role of Cybersecurity Certification Consultant involves supporting the development of security documentation in accordance with aviation standards AMC 20-42, ED-202A, and ED-203A. The consultant will focus on creating certification-specific artefacts for aviation systems within a regulated environment, requiring active SC clearance. This position is primarily remote with monthly on-site visits in Derby. The contract is for 4 months with potential for extension.
Key Responsibilities:
- Author and refine certification documentation in alignment with AMC 20-42, ED-202A, and ED-203A.
- Finalise the Security Verification & Validation (V&V) Plan, including defining verification activities.
- Conduct Vulnerability Analysis and produce structured documentation of findings.
- Perform Refutation Analysis on threat scenarios and underlying assumptions.
- Assess and interpret security-specific test results for certification purposes.
- Produce three core ED-202A artefacts: Product Cyber Security Management Plan (PCSecMP), Vulnerability Dossier, System Security V&V Strategy and Plan.
- Contribute to the Plan for Security Aspects of Certification Summary (PSecAC).
Key Skills:
- Active Security Clearance (SC) is mandatory.
- Proven experience with ED-202A and ED-203A standards in an aerospace or highly regulated environment.
- Strong understanding of AMC 20-42 guidance and certification expectations.
- Demonstrated experience delivering security documentation and certification artefacts.
- Background in systems engineering, cybersecurity V&V, and risk assessment.
- Familiarity with refutation-based analysis techniques is a plus.
Salary (Rate): £750 per day
City: Derby
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Location: Remote with monthly on-site visits in Derby
Rate: £750 per day (Outside IR35)
Contract Length: 4 months (with extension potential)
Clearance Requirement: Active SC clearance is essential
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Certification Consultant to support the development of security documentation in line with AMC 20-42, ED-202A, and ED-203A standards. This role focuses on defining and delivering certification-specific artefacts for aviation systems within a highly regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Author and refine certification documentation in alignment with AMC 20-42, ED-202A, and ED-203A.
Finalise the Security Verification & Validation (V&V) Plan, including defining verification activities.
Conduct Vulnerability Analysis and produce structured documentation of findings.
Perform Refutation Analysis on threat scenarios and underlying assumptions.
Assess and interpret security-specific test results for certification purposes.
Produce three core ED-202A artefacts:
o Product Cyber Security Management Plan (PCSecMP)
o Vulnerability Dossier
o System Security V&V Strategy and Plan
Contribute to the Plan for Security Aspects of Certification Summary (PSecAC).
Required Experience:
Active Security Clearance (SC) is mandatory.
Proven experience with ED-202A and ED-203A standards in an aerospace or highly regulated environment.
Strong understanding of AMC 20-42 guidance and certification expectations.
Demonstrated experience delivering security documentation and certification artefacts.
Background in systems engineering, cybersecurity V&V, and risk assessment.
Familiarity with refutation-based analysis techniques is a plus.