Security Assurance Lead - SC Cleared

Hybrid - 2 days per week in Stratford or Bristol

We are supporting a major government technology programme seeking an experienced Security Assurance Lead. Working within an independent assurance function, you will provide security governance, advice and constructive challenge across multiple workstreams and suppliers, ensuring complex digital services are delivered in line with government security standards and Secure by Design principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide independent security assurance across programme workstreams, projects and third-party suppliers
• Review and challenge security designs, architecture artefacts and implementation approaches
• Assess compliance with NCSC guidance, HMG security standards and Secure by Design principles
• Ensure security risks are identified, assessed, treated and escalated throughout delivery
• Support accreditation, Authority to Operate and release decisions through evidence-based assurance
• Produce assurance reports and monitor remediation arising from incidents, vulnerabilities and audits

Required Experience

• Active SC clearance is essential
• Demonstratable experience as a Security Assurance Lead, Security Assurance Manager, Accreditor or similar
• Strong knowledge of NCSC guidance, Secure by Design and wider government security frameworks
• Experience providing assurance across large, complex and multi-supplier technology programmes
• Proven ability to review security architectures and conduct assessments, audits and assurance reviews
• Strong stakeholder skills, including presenting findings to senior leaders and constructively challenging delivery teams

Desirable Experience

• Experience within telecommunications, mobile networks, critical national infrastructure or emergency services
• Knowledge of modern network-security concepts, including Zero Trust, identity security, SIEM and network segmentation
• Relevant professional certification such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CRISC or ISO 27001