Job Description
- Planning,
directing, monitoring, improvement and maintenance of assurance service. - Translate
the strategic direction from the department head into actionable projects and
programs. - Provide
solutions for challenges encountered in the operation and promotion of
assurance services. - Continuously
assess and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Department
operations. - Manage the
teams with in the department and ensure effective Resource Management. - Coordinate
with other departments on matters concerning the delivery of projects and
operations. - Develop
and plan department objectives and key results. - Follow-up
with the top management on resources and requirements for the benefits of the
department. - Review
development of deliverables related to NISCF. - Manage the
tasks and assignments among the NISCF team. - Assist in
setting up efficient and effective operation of NISCF assurance services. - Interact
with stakeholders, providing expert feedback on challenges and insights to the
operation team. - Interact
with other departments in NCSA. - Interact
with external stakeholders for development and adoption of assurance services. - Manage,
mentor and lead the NISCF resources and certification/accreditation
specialists, providing operational guidance, professional development, and
capability enhancement
Requirements
Education & Experience:
- Master’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or related field, or minimum 18 years of relevant experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in audit and assurance.
- Minimum 4 years of assessment or auditing experience in a specialized field.
- Proven hands-on experience in cybersecurity, information security, IT audit, and assurance.
Technical & Professional Skills:
- Strong knowledge of risk management and compliance assessment.
- Familiarity with international standards (ISO 27001, COBIT, NIA, Common Criteria, etc.).
- Knowledge of accreditation and certification standards (ISO 17021, 17024, 17025, 17065, 27006).
- Experience in governance, regulatory compliance, and management system development.
- Project management and team leadership experience.
- Professional certifications in auditing, compliance, or risk management (preferred).
- Experience engaging with senior executives and decision-makers.
Behavioral Competencies:
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and team management abilities.
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in English.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Effective stakeholder management and conflict resolution skills.
We protect what matters.
We’re a skilled, collaborative, and increasingly diverse community of around 100,000 people in over 40 countries, creating some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace, marine, land, and security solutions.
At our core is an overarching purpose – we play our part in protecting those who protect us, making the future more secure for everyone. Those who connect with our purpose feel pride in being part of something bigger; motivated by their ability to make a difference by creating bold, pioneering products and services that can change the world we live in.
To do this, we must always look to the future to find new ways and new ideas to advance – whilst putting our people front and centre. Championing better ways of doing things, striving for excellence in everything we do, being more efficient and sustainable.
We have a 40+ year heritage of working in data and security. Since 2000, we have expanded rapidly through the digital revolution, working in multiple industries and building our portfolio of cutting edge solutions. Our new company, Digital Intelligence, launched at the beginning of 2022 bringing together digital capabilities from across the BAE Systems Group.
To secure our ambitious future, we are committed to investing in our people, with the tools, support and inclusive environment for you to embrace a fulfilling career. Life at BAE Systems is always dynamic and challenging, with immense opportunity, and lifelong development available to all.
Whether you’re an experienced professional or just stepping out into the world of work, we’ve a wide range of career opportunities available. Whether it's engineering or technology, project management or manufacturing, you'll be helping our customers protect what really matters.
- Opportunities -
Working at BAE Systems brings immense opportunity. A long and fulfilling career, with first-class training and lifelong development available to all, with all the support to help make it happen.
The scale at which we operate generates endless opportunities to work across diverse roles, specialisms, cultures and countries. Achieving our growth ambitions needs everyone to own their role and find their unique place. This is a place to be curious, build your network, feel empowered and motivated by your team, sharing in our purpose to protect what matters and create a safer future.
As many of our team can demonstrate, it’s possible to have multiple careers throughout your time here. There’s always the opportunity to retrain or reskill, whether through a formal programme or exploring our on demand virtual learning platform where you can explore tailored resources aligned to each of our functions.
- Learning beyond your role -
We provide the opportunity to get involved in projects outside of your primary remit. We encourage you to seek a stretch project in which you’ll gain different experiences. With our huge portfolio of products and our multinational presence, there are opportunities to get involved in something different around every corner. Additionally, we encourage involvement in community projects, STEM initiatives and our employee resource groups, which all provide valuable learning and development experiences that you may not have access to in your day-to-day role.
- Learning and resources -
Lifelong learning is a reality at BAE Systems, and we’re proud to be a diverse, inclusive, and supportive employer, helping everyone build a career to be proud of, delivering our purpose of protecting those that protect us all.
Our resources are accessible at any time and from any device and consider inclusive learning styles by offering these through a variety of platforms such as videos, books, guides and structured virtual learning programmes through our digital learning plaform, Spark.