Defence Security Assurance Consultant (Hybrid)

Experis Austria; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 111,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is recruiting a Security Assurance Advisor to support governance, risk and compliance across secure networks and cloud environments in a defence-related setting. The role is Hybrid with multiple UK locations including London, Epsom, Birmingham, and Manchester.

Responsibilities include maintaining accreditations, performing risk assessments, and ensuring alignment with MOD security standards for cloud platforms such as Microsoft 365.

Qualifications

• Proven cyber security experience within a UK MOD or defence-related environment.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management and compliance principles.
• Familiarity with UK MOD security standards (Def Stan 05-138, CSM, Secure by Design, ISNs).
• Knowledge of UK Government security standards (SPF, NCSC Cloud Security Principles, Cyber Essentials).
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies such as IS1 and NIST SP 800-30.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and continual improvement of secure network security assurance frameworks, processes and procedures.
• Maintain secure network accreditations and approvals, including risk assessments and security cases.
• Conduct security assessments of core cloud platforms, including Microsoft 365.
• Support compliance with Defence Cyber Certification requirements.
• Engage with MOD representatives and other stakeholders to ensure timely assurance activities.

Skills

GRC background

Cyber security

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk assessment

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

ManpowerGroup is recruiting a Security Assurance Advisor to support governance, risk and compliance across secure networks and cloud environments in a defence-related setting. The role is Hybrid with multiple UK locations including London, Epsom, Birmingham, and Manchester.

Responsibilities include maintaining accreditations, performing risk assessments, and ensuring alignment with MOD security standards for cloud platforms such as Microsoft 365.