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

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital workplace security seeks a Cyber Security Assurance Lead to enhance the security of government departments. With a focus on Zero Trust principles and a strong security clearance requirement, this role involves leading security assurance throughout the lifecycle of modern solutions. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in endpoint assurance, risk management, and possess professional security certifications.

Qualifications

• Professional certifications in security assurance required.
• Experience leading security assurance in central government environments.
• Hands-on experience with RMADS, SyOps, DPIAs.

Responsibilities

• Lead security assurance and governance throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain risk management documentation.
• Conduct threat and vulnerability assessments for macOS devices.

Skills

Security Clearance

Endpoint Assurance

Risk Management

Security Assurance Frameworks

Threat Modelling

Education

CISSP

CISM

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

Tools

MDM (e.g., Jamf, Intune, Workspace ONE)

Security Tooling for Risk Assessments

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

Client: Refreshing Recruitment Ltd

Location: Cambridge, UK

Job Category: Other

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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, and continuous threat models).
• Ensuring alignment with assurance frameworks (Government Security Classifications (GSC), NCSC guidance, Cabinet Office requirements, GDPR, ISO27001).
• Conducting threat and vulnerability assessments for macOS devices, MDM platforms, developer tooling, remote access, and cloud-native infrastructure.
• Driving secure-by-design practices, working with security architects, engineering DevOps, and testing teams.
• Interfacing with stakeholders to gain necessary approvals and accreditation.
• Maintaining assurance registers and contributing 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 e.g., 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 similar 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.