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

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

Job summary

A leading IT services provider is seeking a Cyber Security Assurance Lead to modernize secure digital workplaces for high-profile government departments. The role involves overseeing end-to-end security assurance, developing risk management documentation, and ensuring compliance with various security frameworks. The ideal candidate will possess relevant certifications and experience in endpoint security, particularly with macOS and MDM platforms.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of endpoint assurance, preferably with macOS and MDM platforms.
• Experience leading security assurance in high-assurance environments.
• Hands-on experience producing security documentation like RMADS.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Endpoint and device assurance

Security assurance frameworks

Risk assessments

Threat modeling

Vulnerability scanning

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

CISSP

CISM

CCSP

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

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

Client: Refreshing Recruitment Ltd

Location: Gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

07.06.2025

Expiry Date:

22.07.2025

Job Description:

Security Clearance required

Location: Central London, hybrid working

Contract Duration: 6+ months

A Cyber Security Assurance Lead, often referred to as a “mini CISO,” is sought to join a specialist End User Compute (EUC) IT services provider. The role involves leading the modernisation of secure digital workplaces using Zero Trust and next-generation security principles for high-profile Central Government departments, hence the requirement for current SC clearance.

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

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading security assurance and governance throughout the solution lifecycle, including architecture design, build, deployment, and operational support.
• Developing and maintaining risk management documentation such as RMADS, SyOps, DPIAs, threat models, and continuous threat assessments.
• Ensuring compliance with assurance frameworks like Government Security Classifications (GSC), NCSC guidance, Cabinet Office requirements, GDPR, and ISO27001.
• Conducting threat and vulnerability assessments for macOS devices, MDM platforms, developer tooling, remote access, and cloud-native infrastructure.
• Promoting secure-by-design practices in collaboration with security architects, engineering, DevOps, and testing teams.
• Engaging with stakeholders to obtain necessary approvals and accreditation.
• Maintaining assurance registers and contributing to programme-wide risk management and reporting.

We are seeking candidates with a strong understanding of endpoint and device assurance, preferably with experience in macOS and MDM platforms (e.g., Jamf, Intune, Workspace ONE). The ideal candidate will also have:

• 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 similar artifacts.
• Experience with security tooling for risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability scanning.
• Security Clearance.

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