Security Assurance Coordinator - SC Cleared

iO Associates - UK/EU; Corsham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Security Assurance Coordinator, where you'll play a vital role in supporting security governance and compliance for a critical defense program. This hybrid position allows you to leverage your expertise in risk management and stakeholder engagement while overseeing security for advanced development environments. With a focus on delivering security management plans and conducting NIST-based risk assessments, you will be at the forefront of cyber risk management. If you're passionate about making a difference in the defense sector, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a similar role with accreditation experience.
• Strong knowledge of MOD/HMG policy and risk treatment.

Responsibilities

• Lead security for JADE environments and deliver security management plans.
• Conduct risk assessments and support security working group.

Skills

Security Governance

Risk Management

Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Cyber Risk Management

NIST 800 Risk Assessments

Education

Relevant Security Certifications (CISSP, CISA)

Tools

ELASTIC

SolarWinds

Job description

Security Assurance Coordinator - SC Cleared

Security Assurance Coordinator - SC Cleared

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Security Assurance Coordinator | Outside IR35 | Hybrid | SC Cleared (DV Eligible)

About the Role
We're hiring a Security Assurance Coordinator (SAC) to support security governance, risk, and compliance for the NSoIT(D) Programme. You'll focus on JADE development environments, the OpNET SOC, and wider cyber risk management, reporting to the NSoIT(D) CISO.

Key Responsibilities
* Lead physical, procedural, and personnel security for JADE environments.
* Deliver Security Management Plans, Risk Assessments, and SbD compliance.
* Oversee system accreditation, 3rd-party testing, and security awareness.
* Provide security oversight for Live Service Security (LSS) and Paxcroft site.
* Manage cyber and information security risks in STREAM and ARM tools.
* Conduct NIST 800-based risk assessments and coordinate risk reporting.
* Support the Security Working Group and stakeholder engagement.
* Advise on security artefacts and ensure delivery to tight timelines.

Essential Skills
* 5+ years in SAC or similar role, with accreditation experience.
* Strong knowledge of MOD/HMG policy (JSP 440/453).
* Skilled in RMADS, risk treatment, IT health checks, and SbD.
* Understanding of SDDC, virtualisation, and secure network architecture.
* Confident communicator, with strong stakeholder and risk skills.
* Active SC clearance; DV eligible.

Desirable Skills
* Defence Digital/MOD experience; Agile/Waterfall environments.
* Cloud/datacentre security knowledge.
* Certifications: CISSP, CISA, CCP SIRA, ISO27001 Auditor.
* Audit tooling: ELASTIC, SolarWinds.

Interested?
Play a key role in securing one of the UK's most critical Defence programmes.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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