Defence Cloud Security Assurance Lead

Copello; Barking; Vor Ort; GBP 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Copello is seeking a seasoned Cloud Security Assurance Specialist to support secure delivery and governance of cloud services within a UK defence-focused environment.

You will lead security assurance activities, assess conformity against NCSC Cloud Security Principles and MOD standards, and collaborate with technical teams and senior leaders to ensure cloud services meet stringent security requirements.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in cloud security assurance within a UK MOD/defence environment.
• Knowledge of NCSC Cloud Security Principles and secure SaaS guidance.
• Familiarity with MOD security standards including Def Stan 05-138, Secure by Design and the Cyber Security Model.
• Understanding of UK Government security, personnel vetting and compliance requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management, written communication and reporting skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead cloud security assurance from initial assessment through to approval.
• Assess cloud services against NCSC Cloud Security Principles and relevant MOD security standards.
• Oversee ongoing compliance, security action plans, audits and third-party access.
• Advise project teams on secure cloud configuration and risk mitigation.
• Monitor emerging threats, regulatory changes and evolving security guidance.
• Support Defence Cyber Certification, ISO 27001 and MOD security audits.
• Present assurance findings and recommendations to senior governance stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Cloud security

NCSC Cloud Security Principles

MOD security standards

Def Stan 05-138

Secure by Design

Cyber Security Model

UK Government security

Vetting and compliance

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Reporting skills

Jobbeschreibung

Copello is seeking a seasoned Cloud Security Assurance Specialist to support secure delivery and governance of cloud services within a UK defence-focused environment.

You will lead security assurance activities, assess conformity against NCSC Cloud Security Principles and MOD standards, and collaborate with technical teams and senior leaders to ensure cloud services meet stringent security requirements.