Cyber Security Governance & Assurance Specialist

Salt; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK seeks a Cyber Security Governance & Assurance Specialist to ensure security and compliance across customer networks. In this high-impact remote role, you'll lead security assurance activities, manage risks, and engage with diverse teams. Ideal candidates will have SC clearance, expertise in ISO27001, and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible UK locations with hybrid working opportunities

Ongoing professional development and career growth pathways

Qualifications

• Hands-on knowledge of ISMS frameworks and ISO27001 compliance.
• Demonstrated experience in Security Information Assurance roles.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead security assurance activities on major customer contracts.
• Track and manage contractual security obligations.
• Oversee IT Health Checks and lead remediation efforts.

Skills

Security Information Assurance

Vulnerability Management

Risk Mitigation

Incident Response

Communication Skills

Education

ISO27001 Lead Implementer

CISM

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Salt

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United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

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Job Description:

Cyber Security Governance & Assurance Specialist – Remote Working (SC Cleared)

Location: UK – Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, London, Manchester, or Belfast

Working Hours: 40 hours/week

Contract Type: Contract Role

Clearance: SC and NPPV3 (or eligibility to obtain)

About the Role

As a Security Contract Delivery Specialist, your mission is to ensure the security and compliance of our customers’ network security environments.

You’ll work at the forefront of cyber resilience, helping clients meet contractual security obligations, comply with standards like ISO27001, and manage risk in a dynamic operational landscape.

This is a high-impact role where you’ll work closely with customers, delivery colleagues, and operational teams to shape and maintain secure, compliant environments across large-scale programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead security assurance activities on major customer contracts or portfolios.
• Act as a trusted advisor embedded in agile delivery teams, working closely with clients.
• Track and manage contractual security obligations, ensuring timely review and mitigation of any non-compliance.
• Oversee IT Health Checks (ITHC) and lead remediation efforts.
• Deliver and implement Security Information Assurance work packages.
• Operate and maintain an Information Security Management System (ISMS) aligned to ISO27001.
• Manage vulnerabilities, security incidents, and operational risks.
• Maintain and improve security documentation and controls.
• Mentor and review work from junior colleagues and contribute to team knowledge-sharing.

About You

You’ll Definitely Have:

• Demonstrated experience in Security Information Assurance roles.
• Hands-on knowledge of ISMS frameworks and ISO27001 compliance.
• Strong experience in vulnerability management, risk mitigation, and incident response.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including at senior levels.
• The ability to lead on complex, multi-threaded deliveries.
• Comfortable working in agile environments and adapting to changing security and delivery requirements.
• SC and NPPV3 clearance or eligibility to obtain them.

You Might Also Bring:

• A recognised qualification such as ISO27001 Lead Implementer, CISM, or similar.
• Experience conducting security audits or assessments.
• Knowledge of security design, architecture, or secure delivery principles.
• Prior experience with enterprise clients or large-scale transformation programmes.

Why Join Us?

• Be at the heart of national infrastructure and enterprise security delivery.
• Join a supportive team where your expertise and leadership make a real difference.
• Flexible UK locations with hybrid working opportunities.
• Work on diverse, meaningful projects that shape the future of secure digital services.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth pathways.

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*Rates depend on experience and client requirements