CISO / Cyber Security Assurance Lead (EUC / MDM Focus)

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services provider is seeking a Cyber Security Assurance Lead to drive security practices for government digital workplaces. The role involves leading security assurance, developing risk management documentation, and ensuring compliance with security frameworks in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of endpoint assurance and macOS integration with MDM.
• Experience leading security assurance in high assurance contexts like government.
• Hands-on experience with RMADS, SyOps, DPIAs, and related artefacts.

Responsibilities

• Lead security assurance and governance throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain risk management documentation and assurance frameworks.
• Conduct threat and vulnerability assessments for macOS and cloud-native infrastructure.

Skills

Endpoint and device assurance

Risk management

Security tooling for risk assessments

Threat modelling

Vulnerability scanning

Zero Trust architecture

Education

Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

Tools

Jamf

Intune

Workspace ONE

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CISO / Cyber Security Assurance Lead (EUC / MDM Focus), Bolton, Greater Manchester

Client: Refreshing Recruitment Ltd

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 07.06.2025

Expiry Date: 22.07.2025

Job Description:

Security Clearance required

Central London, hybrid working

6+ month contract.

A Cyber Security Assurance Lead, “a mini CISO”, is sought to join a specialist End User Compute (EUC) IT services provider, leading the modernisation of secure digital workplaces with Zero Trust and next-gen security principles for high-profile Central Government departments – hence the need for current SC clearance.

As Cyber Security Assurance Lead, you will drive end-to-end EUC security assurance for a transformational Machinery of Government, macOS Developer Device Solution.

Key accountabilities include:

• Leading security assurance and governance throughout the solution lifecycle (architecture design, build, deployment & operational support).
• Development and maintenance of risk management documentation (RMADS, SyOps, DPIAs, threat models, continuous threat models).
• Ensure alignment with assurance frameworks (Government Security Classifications (GSC), NCSC guidance, Cabinet Office requirements, GDPR, ISO27001).
• Conduct threat and vulnerability assessments for macOS devices, MDM platforms, developer tooling, remote access, and cloud-native infrastructure.
• Drive secure-by-design practices, working with security architects, engineering DevOps, and testing teams.
• Interface with stakeholders to gain necessary approvals and accreditation.
• Maintain assurance registers and contribute to programme-wide risk management & reporting.

We are seeking applications from candidates with a strong understanding of endpoint and device assurance, ideally with macOS and integration with MDM (e.g., Jamf, Intune, Workspace ONE), and:

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
• Experience leading security assurance in central government or similar high assurance environments.
• Deep understanding of security assurance frameworks, including NCSC Cloud Security principles, GDS Service Standards, and government accreditation processes.
• Hands-on experience producing RMADS, SyOps, DPIAs, and equivalent artefacts.
• Security tooling for risk assessments, threat modelling, & vulnerability scanning.
• Security Clearance

Other preferred skills include experience in DevSecOps or agile environments, knowledge of Zero Trust architecture, IAM, and cloud-native security practices.