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

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Cyber Security Assurance Lead to join their team in Glasgow. The role involves overseeing end-to-end security assurance for high-profile government projects, ensuring compliance with various security frameworks, and leading the development of risk management documents. Candidates should possess strong experience in endpoint assurance and professional security certifications.

Qualifications

• Experience leading security assurance in central government or similar high assurance environments.
• Deep understanding of security assurance frameworks, including NCSC Cloud Security principles.
• Hands-on experience producing RMADS, SyOps, DPIAs, and equivalent artefacts.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Endpoint and device assurance

Security tooling for risk assessments

Threat modelling

Vulnerability scanning

Education

CISSP

CISM

CCSP

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

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

Client: Refreshing Recruitment Ltd

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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, 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 artefacts.
• Security tooling for risk assessments, threat modelling, and 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.