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

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Cyber Security Assurance Lead in Woking to oversee end-to-end security for government departments. The role focuses on implementing Zero Trust principles in digital workplaces, requiring experience in compliance, risk management, and strong certifications like CISSP or CISM. This hybrid position also involves governance and assurance practices, making it ideal for a dynamic cybersecurity professional.

Qualifications

• Experience leading security assurance in high-assurance environments like central government.
• Deep understanding of security assurance frameworks and compliance regulations.
• Hands-on production of risk and mitigation documentation such as RMADS and DPIAs.

Responsibilities

• Lead security assurance and governance throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with government security classifications and frameworks.
• Conduct threat and vulnerability assessments for macOS and MDM platforms.

Skills

Security Assurance

Endpoint Assurance

Risk Management

Threat Modeling

Vulnerability Scanning

Secure-by-Design Practices

Education

CISSP Certification

CISM Certification

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

CCSP Certification

Tools

Jamf

Intune

Workspace ONE

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

Client: Refreshing Recruitment Ltd

Location: Woking, 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 modernization 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 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.
• 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, ideally with experience in macOS and MDM integrations (e.g., Jamf, Intune, Workspace ONE), and with:

• 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 tools 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.