Security Assurance Coordinator - SC Cleared

iO Associates; Corsham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Security Assurance Coordinator to enhance security governance and risk management for a vital Defence programme. This role involves overseeing security for JADE environments, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with stringent security standards. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in security assurance, strong communication skills, and the ability to engage with stakeholders effectively. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to safeguarding national interests and play a crucial role in a high-stakes environment where your expertise will directly impact security outcomes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead physical and personnel security for JADE environments.
• Manage cyber and information security risks effectively.

Skills

Security Assurance Coordination

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Cyber Security Knowledge

Education

5+ years in Security Assurance or similar role

Tools

STREAM

ARM

ELASTIC

SolarWinds

Job description

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

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

Essential Skills

1. 5+ years in SAC or similar role, with accreditation experience.
2. Strong knowledge of MOD/HMG policy (JSP 440/453).
3. Skilled in RMADS, risk treatment, IT health checks, and SbD.
4. Understanding of SDDC, virtualisation, and secure network architecture.
5. Confident communicator, with strong stakeholder and risk skills.
6. Active SC clearance; DV eligible.

Desirable Skills

1. Defence Digital/MOD experience; Agile/Waterfall environments.
2. Cloud/datacentre security knowledge.
3. Certifications: CISSP, CISA, CCP SIRA, ISO27001 Auditor.
4. Audit tooling: ELASTIC, SolarWinds.

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