Salary £38,000 - £52,000
Location Carlisle
This is a temporary, full time vacancy that will close in 18 days at 23:59 BST.
The vacancy
This is a 15-month fixed term contract.
Security Officer (Information Assurance)
Shape Your Future with NTS
At Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS), we play a critical role in supporting the UK’s nuclear industry safely and securely. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Nuclear & Assurance (N&A) team and contribute to strengthening our cyber security and information governance capability during a key period.
About the Role
As Security Officer (Information Assurance), you’ll play an integral role in supporting and shaping NTS’ Cyber Security & Information Governance (CS&IG) arrangements. You will contribute to a wide range of activities — from delivering culture and awareness programmes to supporting audits, risk management and regulatory compliance.
This is a varied and hands-on role where you’ll have the opportunity to lead key initiatives, deputise for senior roles (including the Data Protection Officer), and act as a trusted advisor across the business. You’ll help embed a strong security culture across NTS and its supply chain, ensuring we meet our regulatory obligations while enabling the business to operate effectively.
What You’ll Be Doing
Supporting and, where appropriate, leading the delivery of CS&IG projects, including NDA group and corporate cyber targets
Leading the development and rollout of an engaging CS&IG culture and awareness programme
Acting as the NTS lead for ROSA (as PAM), managing processes, devices, and documentation
Managing Information Governance team actions, ensuring effective tracking and completion
Supporting cyber risk management, including maintaining risk registers and tracking actions
Contributing to external audits (e.g. ONR, NDA), ensuring evidence and documentation are robust and up to date
Supporting Web CAF assessments and action closure planning for critical systems
Assisting with development and continuous improvement of CS&IG policies, procedures and guidance
Supporting supply chain security assurance activities, including List N, Security Aspect Letters and procurement input
Managing document control processes for Secret information across NTS and its supply chain
Acting as a key point of contact for CS&IG advice across the business
Deputising for the Information Security Manager and Data Protection Officer when required
Supporting compliance with data protection legislation and providing expert advice across the organisation
Representing NTS at internal and external forums, including NDA and NCSC networks
Supporting a strong, collaborative security culture aligned to One NDA principles
Training & Development
At NTS, we are committed to continuous professional development. In this role, you’ll benefit from:
Exposure to national and international security forums and conferences
Opportunities to work alongside industry experts across cyber, information governance and nuclear security
Ongoing learning through complex projects, audits and regulatory engagement
Support to further develop professional certifications and security expertise
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a proactive and driven individual who is passionate about cyber security, information governance, and making a real impact in a highly regulated environment.
Experience
Experience working within cyber security and information security environments – Essential
Experience applying frameworks such as NIST 2.0, ISO27001 and NCSC CAF – Essential
Experience in regulated industries (ideally critical national infrastructure) – Desirable
Experience supporting research, analysis and information gathering activities – Desirable
Knowledge
Good understanding of cyber, information, personnel and physical security principles
Understanding of data protection, records management and knowledge management
Awareness of security processes, systems and governance frameworks
Knowledge of ISO27001, NISR 2003 and NCSC CAF (desirable)
Awareness of the nuclear and transportation sectors and key stakeholders (desirable)
Skills & Behaviours
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organisation
Proactive, self-motivated and adaptable to changing business needs
Strong attention to detail, with a focus on confidentiality, integrity and availability of information
Ability to interpret standards and translate them into practical solutions
Strong team player with the confidence to work independently when required
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
Our Values & Culture
At NTS, how we work is just as important as what we do. We’re looking for someone who will:
Act with integrity and respect for others
Embrace openness, honesty and constructive challenge
Take ownership of outcomes and continuously learn
Champion equality, diversity and inclusion
Live our core culture principles:
Freedom – empowering people to perform
Helpfulness – working together to succeed
Drive – being curious, confident and innovative
Why NTS?
At NTS, our people are trusted to perform, supported to grow and encouraged to be curious and innovative. We create an environment where you’re given the freedom to do your job well, the support of a strong team, and the opportunity to help shape the future of safe and reliable rail operations.
The Kind of People We’re Looking For
We’re interested in who you are, not just what’s on your CV.
You’re likely to thrive at NTS if you:
Take ownership of your work and enjoy being trusted to deliver
Are collaborative, approachable and naturally supportive of others
Care about doing the right thing, in the right way
Are curious and motivated to learn, improve and grow
Communicate openly and act with integrity and respect
Are comfortable working in a purpose‑driven, safety‑critical environment
You don’t need to tick every box on day one — we value potential, attitude and alignment with our culture just as much as experience.
Benefits
30 Days holidays plus 8 bank holidays
Buy / Sell annual leave
Health shield
Nuclear Pension scheme
Hybrid working
Family friendly
The company
We are the leading global provider of safe, secure and reliable nuclear transport solutions that make the world safer and more sustainable.
As part of the UK’s Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, we support the largest environmental restoration programme in Europe, and we use our specialist transport and logistics expertise to help customers and partners around the world solve their own complex challenges.
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