IT Assurance Lead: Security by Design & Compliance

ARM; Reading; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 149,000; Part time

Job summary

ARM in Reading is seeking an experienced IT Assurance Lead for a 6-month contract to drive security governance across applications, infrastructure and cloud environments. You will own Security by Design, implement controls and ensure compliance with standards such as NIST, ISO, NIS2 and JSP frameworks, working closely with delivery teams.

The role requires a high level UK security clearance, strong leadership, excellent communication and a proven ability to manage assurance across development,

Qualifications

• Extensive IT assurance and compliance experience.
• Experience implementing Security by Design across the full development lifecycle.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to manage IT assurance frameworks (ISO 44001, NIST 800-53, NIS2, JSP).
• Ability to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in development and production environments.

Responsibilities

• Security by Design & Compliance: safeguard applications, infrastructure and cloud environments throughout their lifecycle, applying defined standards.
• Secure Development: define and follow secure development guidelines; work with Dev teams to embed controls.
• Monitoring & Assurance: ensure continuous compliance with established standards.
• Risk Management: oversee risks and recommend improvements to systems and processes.
• Cross Functional Leadership: collaborate across development, operations and programme teams.
• Continuous Improvement: lead security enhancements and compliance initiatives across the programme.

Skills

IT Assurance

Security by Design

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Risk management

Vulnerability mitigation

Job description

ARM in Reading is seeking an experienced IT Assurance Lead for a 6-month contract to drive security governance across applications, infrastructure and cloud environments. You will own Security by Design, implement controls and ensure compliance with standards such as NIST, ISO, NIS2 and JSP frameworks, working closely with delivery teams.

The role requires a high level UK security clearance, strong leadership, excellent communication and a proven ability to manage assurance across development,