Cyber Assurance Consultant

Computacenter AG & Co. oHG; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent technology provider in the UK seeks a Cyber Assurance Consultant to ensure designs meet security requirements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in security assurance, sound knowledge of IT technologies, and understanding of frameworks like ITIL and DevSecOps. You will work collaboratively across teams and provide security assurance support, ensuring compliance with internal and customer standards. The role requires UK National Security Vetting clearance. Apply to join a supportive, values-driven environment.

Benefits

Inclusive company culture

Commitment to development

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in security assurance.
• Applied knowledge of frameworks like ITIL and DevSecOps.
• Understanding of information assurance standards (CIS, NIST800-53, ISO 27001).

Responsibilities

• Ensure designs meet baseline security requirements.
• Operate as security assurance SME on best practices.
• Deliver security assurance support during pre-sales.

Skills

Security assurance experience

Understanding of IT technologies

Knowledge of industry frameworks (ITIL, DevSecOps)

Good knowledge of Information Assurance

Analytical problem-solving

Ability to influence management

Willingness for self-development

Understanding of security risks

Education

Recognised information security certification (CISSP, CISA)

Job description

Cyber Assurance Consultant

Location: UK - Milton Keynes, UK - Hatfield, UK - London, UK - Nottingham, UK - Reading | Job-ID: 216874 | Contract type: Standard | Business Unit: Cyber Security

Life on the team

We are excited to welcome a Cyber Assurance Consultant to join our dedicated Cyber Assurance team at Computacenter. So, who are we? We are a global community of Cyber Security professionals united by a passion for protecting our organisation and customers. Our Mission through collaboration and engagement across all functions within Computacenter; is to deliver an effective Cyber Assurance capability in support of internal and customer opportunities. To validate and verify that Computacenter baseline security standards are met and that specific security requirements throughout the bid and project lifecycles are being addressed and managed by the relevant owners

Working as a Cyber Assurance Consultant you will working in collaboration multiple teams and departments to Assure that all new internal implementations and customer engagements are security assessed against the internal security standards/policies standards, customer requirements and best practices.

This role requires UK National Security Vetting (e.g., SC/CTC/DV). The successful candidate must be willing and eligible to undergo the appropriate level of security clearance.

What you’ll do

Responsible for ensuring internal and customer designs meet baseline security requirements as set out in the Cyber Assurance process

• Operate as security assurance SME on security good practices, guidelines, compliance and standards.
• Provide security assurance support on Computacenter projects and designs.
• Provide support and guidance to the Computacenter Service Teams on security matters.
• Creation of compliance artefacts pertaining but not limited to, policy review, security schedules and security design requirements.
• Deliver security assurance reviews for customer solution designs.
• Authoring level 1 solution assessment tool (SAT) sign off.
• Security assurance support to customer environments to ensure compliance / accreditation requirements are understood and correct ownership assigned.
• Support security management in BAU security assurance requirements including maintaining accreditation certification.
• Deliver security assurance support and advice during pre-sales and transition
• Support the company’s service catalogue in the development of new products and service options.
• Represent Cyber Assurance in any respective Governance & Cyber Security forums

What you’ll need

• Demonstrable experience in security assurance with a strong understanding of IT technologies
• Applied knowledge industry frameworks and processes including ITIL, SAFe, DevSecOps, etc
• Understanding of information assurance standards and frameworks including CIS, NIST800-53, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials/Essentials Plus, GDPR, NIS2 and Dora
• Analytical approach to problem solving
• Experienced in delivery of concurrent projects within time critical, complex environments
• Good knowledge of Information Assurance and Cyber Security
• Good understanding of current security risks to businesses
• Ability to influence senior management (Internal & customer) on security good practice
• Ability to identify and drive security service improvement.
• Willingness for self-development of own knowledge according to market, customer and CC requirements
• Support Cyber Security reporting requirements
• Recognised information security and/or information technology industry certification (CISSP, CISA, CISM, CISM(P), ISO Lead Auditor or equivalent) – Preferred
• This role requires UK National Security Vetting (e.g., SC/CTC/DV). The successful candidate must be willing and eligible to undergo the appropriate level of security clearance.

About us

We are a leading independent technology and services provider, trusted by large corporate and public sector organisations. We are a responsible business that believes in winning together for our people and our planet. We help our customers to source, transform and manage their technology infrastructure to deliver digital transformation, enabling people and their business.

Our business may be about technology, but first of all it’s about people

With over 20,000 people across 22 countries, we are proud of our inclusive culture - where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and truly belong.

As an equal opportunities employer, we’re committed to ensuring fair and equal access to opportunities for all. Your application will be considered on its merits, regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. What matters most to us is that you share our vision and values, and bring the experience and skills we’re looking for.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from disabled people and accept applications in alternative formats. We also guarantee to interview applicants who have a disability.

If you share our values and want to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, forward-thinking environment - we’d love to hear from you!