Security Assurance Coordinator

Concept Information Technology; London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Delivery Team Security Lead (DTSL)

Contract Duration: 6 Months

Location: Remote with occasional travel to London or Corsham

Rate: 750p/d Inside IR35

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Delivery Team Security Lead (DTSL) to support a critical project. Previously known as the Security Assurance Coordinator (SAC), the DTSL plays a pivotal role in advising Delivery Team Leaders on security and risk management to ensure project security compliance and best practices. This is a remote-first role with some travel to London or Corsham as required.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Serve as the primary security advisor to the project’s Delivery Team.
2. Ensure all security requirements and risk management processes align with Secure by Design principles.
3. Use industry-standard Resource Pools for rapid security mobilisation.
4. Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project security assurance.
5. Provide security and technical guidance to project teams.
6. Develop and maintain security requirements and drive their implementation.
7. Establish and communicate a clear security vision and approach across teams.
8. Regularly engage with all relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth security approvals and technical assurance.
9. Manage and respond to customer and supplier security feedback.
10. Lead Cyber Risk Assessments and implement risk mitigation strategies.
11. Own Security Assurance and Secure by Design responsibilities for the project.
12. Ensure adherence to full Secure by Design policies and guidelines.

Required Skills & Experience:

1. Active SC Clearance is essential.
2. Strong expertise in security governance, risk management, and assurance.
3. Experience in Secure by Design methodologies and Cyber Risk Assessments.
4. Ability to define and articulate security requirements throughout project lifecycles.
5. Strong communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
6. Experience working within Defence, Government, or highly regulated environments is desirable.
7. Familiarity with industry-standard security frameworks and risk management tools.

If you are a security-focused professional with a strong background in risk management and assurance, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to be part of a critical and high-impact project.