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

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

Job summary

A leading IT services provider is seeking a Cyber Security Assurance Lead, focusing on EUC security. The role involves overseeing security assurance for central government using advanced methodologies including Zero Trust principles. Candidates should have strong endpoint assurance skills, necessary certifications, and experience in high-assurance environments to lead transformational projects.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of endpoint and device assurance.
• Experience in leading security assurance in high-assurance environments.
• Knowledge of security assurance frameworks and government accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

• Leading security assurance and governance throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Maintaining risk management documentation including RMADS and DPIAs.
• Conducting threat and vulnerability assessments for macOS devices.

Skills

Endpoint and device assurance

Zero Trust architecture

Risk assessments

Threat modeling

Vulnerability scanning

Education

CISSP

CISM

CCSP

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

Tools

Jamf

Intune

Workspace ONE

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

Client: Refreshing Recruitment Ltd

Location: Maidstone, 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

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 modernization of secure digital workplaces using Zero Trust and next-generation security principles for high-profile Central Government departments, hence the need for current SC clearance.

As the 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 alignment with assurance frameworks including 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.
• Interfacing with stakeholders to obtain necessary approvals and accreditation.
• Maintaining assurance registers and contributing to program-wide risk management and reporting.

We are seeking candidates with a strong understanding of endpoint and device assurance, particularly with macOS and MDM platforms such as Jamf, Intune, or Workspace ONE, and:

• Professional certifications like CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
• Experience leading security assurance in central government or similar high-assurance environments
• Deep knowledge 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
• Proficiency 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.