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Security Assurance Specialist

  • Location:

    United Kingdom

  • Sector:

    Security Consulting

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £60000 to £75000

  • Contact:

    Matt Smith

  • Contact email:

    m.smith@locke-mccloud.com

  • Contact phone:

    0203 854 2230

  • Published:

    about 1 year ago

  • Expiry date:

    2023-09-25

Role:​Supplier Assurance Specialist

Location: UK Remote

Salary: £60,000 to £75,000

Are you a skilled Cyber Security Consultant with expertise in supplier assurance? A leading provider of specialist cyber security professional services and assurance are looking to expand their team

As a Cyber Security Consultant, you will play a crucial role in managing information risk for their clients. Your responsibilities will include enforcing measures to protect and defend information systems, delivering expertise in supplier assurance, and providing business risk advice at all levels.

Working closely with clients, you will ensure the incorporation of proportionate and appropriate security requirements in all procurements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct security due diligence on bid applications during the procurement process

  • Identify and report physical, personnel, and information security risks and vulnerabilities

  • Provide suppliers with early insight into mandatory security requirements throughout the contract life cycle

  • Ensure consistency in the delivery of Supplier Security Assurance across the Commercial Directorate

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify threats, vulnerabilities, and opportunities to enhance IT infrastructure resilience

  • Work on some top, classified MOD projects

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • In-depth understanding of Information Security and Risk Management

  • Working within the MOD or on MOD/Government projects is highly desirable

  • Ability to quickly interpret security information and provide guidance to stakeholders

  • Possess SC clearance or be willing to undergo government security clearance process

Desirable Skills & Experience:

  • Knowledge of NIST, ISO27001, and JSP frameworks

  • Experience working with suppliers to ensure security in equipment deliveries

  • Involvement in HMG multi-national equipment delivery programs


Apply now!