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

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

Job summary

A leading IT services provider is looking for a Cyber Security Assurance Lead to spearhead initiatives in secure digital workspaces for high-profile government clients. The role requires deep expertise in endpoint assurance and strong leadership capabilities to drive security governance across the project lifecycle. Applicants should have relevant professional certifications and experience in high assurance environments.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of macOS and integration with MDM platforms.
• Experience leading security assurance in government or high assurance.
• Knowledge of zero trust architecture and agile environments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Endpoint and device assurance

Risk management documentation

Security clearance

Security tooling for risk assessments

Education

CISSP

CISM

CCSP

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

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

Client: Refreshing Recruitment Ltd

Location: Guildford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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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-generation 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 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 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.