Cyber Security Assurance Lead

Charles Stanley & Co.; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Cyber Security Assurance Manager to enhance their security assurance and vulnerability management initiatives. In this role, you'll lead security testing, manage vulnerabilities, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure system security and compliance. The position offers a hybrid working model, fostering professional growth in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Supportive team culture

Opportunities for career growth in cyber security

Qualifications

• Experience in a relevant field.
• Strong knowledge of cyber security principles and IT best practices.
• Experience in a financial or professional services environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and evolve the security assurance testing programme.
• Lead penetration testing, security assessments, and reporting.
• Oversee vulnerability management and analyze scan results.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Planning

Documentation

Time management

Education

Mid to advanced qualifications in cyber security or governance frameworks

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

Are you passionate about cyber security and ready to take the lead in shaping a robust security assurance and vulnerability management programme? We’re looking for a Cyber Security Assurance Manager to join our growing team and play a key role in safeguarding our organisation’s digital landscape.

About the Role

As Cyber Security Assurance Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing and evolving our security assurance testing programme and leading our vulnerability management capability. You’ll work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure our systems remain secure, resilient, and compliant.

Key Responsibilities

Security Assurance Testing

• Lead and coordinate penetration testing, security assessments, and ad hoc testing exercises
• Manage procurement and review of commercial testing proposals
• Facilitate post-test reviews and track remediation efforts
• Provide expert guidance on assurance testing and communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences

Vulnerability Management

• Oversee vulnerability scanning schedules and scope
• Analyse scan results, assign risk attributes, and support remediation planning
• Maintain exception records and ensure accurate reporting in ServiceNow
• Deliver briefings to senior ICT leaders and promote a collaborative approach to threat mitigation

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain up-to-date procedures and securely manage test results and reports
• Produce clear, concise management information and analysis

Additional Duties

• Provide cover for Technology Risk and Assurance roles as needed
• Represent the CISO in relevant meetings
• Analyse and report on selected security controls

About You

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in a relevant field
• Mid to advanced qualifications in cyber security or governance frameworks preferred
• Strong knowledge of cyber security principles, threat vectors, and IT best practices
• Experience in a financial or professional services environment is desirable

Skills

• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong planning, documentation, and time management abilities
• Familiarity with ICT systems and security tooling (e.g. ServiceNow)

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development. We offer a flexible hybrid working model, a supportive team culture, and opportunities to grow your career in cyber security.