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

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Cyber Security Assurance Lead to spearhead security governance and assurance for Central Government departments. This role requires expertise in endpoint assurance and experience with frameworks like GDPR and ISO27001. The candidate will lead security assessments for macOS devices in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of endpoint and device assurance, ideally with macOS and integration with MDM.
• Experience leading security assurance in central government or similar high assurance environments.
• Hands-on experience producing RMADS, SyOps, DPIAs, and equivalent artifacts.

Responsibilities

• Lead security assurance and governance throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Ensure alignment with assurance frameworks and conduct threat assessments.
• Drive secure-by-design practices and maintain assurance registers.

Skills

Endpoint assurance

Device assurance

Security assurance frameworks

Security tooling

Risk management documentation

Education

CISSP

CISM

CCSP

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

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

Client: Refreshing Recruitment Ltd

Location: Exeter, 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, through build, deployment & operational support).
• Development and maintenance of risk management documentation (RMADS, SyOps, DPIAs, threat models, and 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 artifacts.
• 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.