Listing Description

Security Analyst

Arqit is a cyber security company.  It supplies a unique Platform-as-a-Service which makes the communications and data of any networked device secure against current and future forms of attack – even from a quantum computer.   It uses a novel protocol invented by Arqit which delivers symmetric key agreement at mass market scale.

Arqit’s product, QuantumCloud™ was launched in July 2021. It enables any device to download a lightweight software agent, which can create encryption keys in partnership with any other device. The keys are computationally secure, one-time use and zero trust. QuantumCloud™ can create limitless volumes of keys in limitless group sizes and are used within existing globally standardized software. The addressable market for QuantumCloud™ is every connected device.

Our technology is transformational, years ahead of rivals and solves the biggest problem in tech today. We are on a journey to hyperscale. Arqit trades on Nasdaq as “ARQQ” presently capitalised at around $2 billion. Arqit has brought together a world-leading team of pioneers in engineering and cryptography, and our marketing team is growing in size and purpose to match the ambitions of the business.

Overview

Arqit has brought together a world-leading team of pioneers and we now have new opportunity for a Security Analyst, supporting Security Assurance and Policy compliance for developing and challenging system solutions. The role may involve working in our London office or in our regional operations centre, and there will be considerable flexibility around working from home.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting the System Security Architect with programme security assurance and policy aspects.


• Collating Security evidence throughout programme life cycle to assemble an assurance case.


• Working with Technical, Service, and Programme Management teams to identify, produce and update Security Policies, and Procedures.


• Working with Suppliers to ensure requirements and processes support the security of the supply chain.


• Collating Security Risk and helping drive mitigating actions across the programme, working with many disciplines.


• Supporting programme reviews, and security solutions.

What we’re looking for:

• Familiarity with Security processes, including provision of evidence.


• An inquiring mind and ability to consider how processes may go wrong.


• Understanding of Risk concepts – likelihood, impact, mitigation.


• Strong documentation and organisation skills.


• Passion for working with others to support the security of wider programme(s).


• Ability to work in a hybrid environment.


• Ability to work in the UK and gain UK government security clearance are both ESSENTIAL

Helpful to have

Please note the following are useful, but can be learnt on the job by enthusiastic and open-minded candidates:

• Experience of professional security risk management tools and standards


• Experience of Security Assurance / Accreditation and/or interaction with external security authorities for system approval / certification.


• Cryptography policy experience.


• Supply chain security experience.


• Requirements analysis / contractual security requirements


• Space Industry experience.