SCIDA specialist

Company: Matchtech
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Location: Hemel Hempstead
Job Description:

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 services 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 experienceDefence 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.

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Posted: October 22nd, 2026