Security Assurance Manager

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security assurance provider in the UK is seeking a Security Assurance Manager to safeguard information systems and services. The role entails leading security assurance activities, interpreting industry standards, and ensuring compliance with governmental regulations. The ideal candidate will possess relevant experience and a degree in Information Security or a related field, alongside professional certifications. The position offers a hybrid work environment and competitive salary with extensive benefits.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP and health checks

Employee share scheme

Payment of professional fees

10 days’ special paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in information security assurance or related roles.
• Strong understanding of technical risk assessment methodologies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with UK Government classification and MoD assurance standards.
• Analytical skills to assess complex systems and identify security implications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate security assurance activities across multiple business units.
• Interpret and apply security standards like JSP 453, NIST and ISO.
• Prepare and maintain security documentation.
• Represent the company in engagements with MOD authorities.
• Deliver risk-based assessments for IT changes and cloud adoption.

Skills

Information security assurance

Technical risk assessment

Effective communication

Understanding of UK Government classification

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Information Security or Computer Science

CISSP certification

CISM certification

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification

Job description

Security Assurance Manager

Location: Bristol, GB, BS16 1EJ; Leicester, GB, LE3 1UF; Rosyth, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, GB, KY11 2YD; Warrington, GB, WA4 6HL; Westminster, London, GB, W1U 1QX; Portsmouth, GB, PO6 3EN; Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL2 2BG

Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid

Job Title: Security Assurance Manager

Location: UK, Hybrid

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF70764

Create a Safer, More Secure World with Babcock

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Security Assurance Manager at one of our UK hubs, near major towns and cities.

The role

As a Security Assurance Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in safeguarding Babcock’s information systems and services. This is an exciting opportunity to influence national security projects, support digital transformation, and ensure compliance with critical standards.

Day-to-day, your work will make a real difference protecting sensitive data and enabling secure operations across defence, aerospace, and engineering.

• Lead and coordinate security assurance activities across multiple business units.
• Interpret and apply standards such as JSP 453, NIST SP 800-171/53, ISO 27001, DefStan 05-138, and Cyber Essentials Plus.
• Prepare and maintain security documentation, including SyOps, Information Security Management Plan(s)(ISMP), and Risk Assessments.
• Represent Babcock in assurance engagements with MOD authorities, customers, and auditors.
• Deliver risk-based assessments for IT change, cloud adoption, and digital transformation initiatives.

This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with days onsite and days working from home.

Essential experience of the Security Assurance Manager

• Proven experience in information security assurance or related roles.
• Strong understanding of technical risk assessment methodologies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with UK Government classification and MoD assurance standards.
• Analytical skills to assess complex systems and identify security implications.

Qualifications for the Security Assurance Manager

• Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Information Security, Computer Science) or equivalent experience.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISMP or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor (preferred).

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) / Security Check (SC) and if necessary Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance for this role. You must also be a British National.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+.
• Employee share scheme and shopping savings portal.
• Payment of professional fees.
• 10 days’ special paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists.
• Holiday Trading options.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• A dynamic working environment.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.