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

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services provider seeks a Cyber Security Assurance Lead in Wakefield. The role involves driving EUC security assurance for government departments, managing security risks, and aligning with regulatory frameworks. Candidates must have extensive experience in security assurance and relevant certifications, including CISSP or CISM, to effectively safeguard government digital workplaces.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of endpoint assurance, ideally with macOS.
• Experience leading security assurance in government environments.
• Hands-on production of risk management documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead security assurance and governance throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Conduct threat and vulnerability assessments for macOS devices.
• Ensure alignment with assurance frameworks and maintain assurance registers.

Skills

endpoint and device assurance

security assurance frameworks

security tooling for risk assessments

Zero Trust architecture

Education

Professional certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor)

Tools

MDM (e.g., Jamf, Intune, Workspace ONE)

DPIAs

RMADS

vulnerability scanning tools

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

Client: Refreshing Recruitment Ltd

Location: Wakefield, 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 similar 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.