Security Assurance Specialist

Smart DCC; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a Security Assurance Specialist to join its dynamic team. This role involves ensuring that projects are delivered securely while protecting sensitive data and ensuring compliance with security policies. With a hybrid working model, you will work collaboratively with project teams to conduct impact assessments, review documentation, and create security requirements. The company values inclusivity and offers a range of benefits tailored to individual needs, making it a great place to grow your career while contributing to a greener future. If you have a passion for security and want to make a meaningful impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Car allowance

Performance related bonus

Flexible working hours

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Experience in complex environments, including outsourced settings.
• Strong understanding of security regulations and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct impact assessments on changes and projects to identify security risks.
• Create and review project documentation to ensure security requirements are met.

Skills

Security Assurance

Risk Management

DPA and EU GDPR

ISO 27001

Security Testing Methodologies

Communication Skills

Tools

Security Technologies

Job description

Salary Competitive

London, Nottingham or Manchester (Hybrid working model, 2 days a week office based, 3 days remote)

Competitive Salary, car allowance plus performance related bonus

Really great opportunity to secure a permanent role as a Security Assurance Specialist based from Manchester, Ruddington or London on a hybrid working model. The Security Assurance Specialist is responsible for working with project teams, including architects, analysts, technical designers and business users to ensure that projects are delivered securely, protecting customer, company and employee data and ensuring compliance with the Information Security policies and standards.

What will you be doing?

· Conducting impact assessments on change, projects and proofs of concepts to capture security impacts and risks

· Input to and review of project documentation to ensure that Security requirements are captured, delivered and tested

· Creating traceable requirements from technical controls through to technical delivery requirements

· Capturing requirements from the Security Architects and other Security specialists to the input to the delivery teams in a clean and concise manner

· Completion of security-specific artefacts including Supplier Security Assessments, Software Security Reviews, Data Protection Impact Assessments and Business Continuity Assessments for the Change Delivery Management process

What are we looking for?

· The Security Assurance Specialist must have experience of complex environments. This will preferably include experience of outsourced environments, Group/Market (hub and spoke) organisations, systems integrators. Any telecoms or energy background would be a bonus.

· Experience working in a regulated environment

· Experience with a wide range of security technologies.

· A solid understanding of Risk Management, DPA and EU GDPR, and ISO 27001 is also required, along with experience of securing projects and using security testing methodologies.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills – capable of writing reports and presenting to groups. Capable of converting policy statement into reference security designs.

About the DCC:

At the DCC, we believe in making Britain more connected, so we can all lead smarter, greener lives. That desire to make a difference is what drives us every day and it wouldn’t be possible without our people. Each person at the DCC brings a special kind of power to the business, and if you join us, we’ll give you the means to unleash yours. Here, we depend on each other and hold each other accountable. You have the power to challenge and make change, to take the initiative and enjoy real responsibility. Whether it’s doing purposeful work, helping us grow or building the career you want – we’ll give you the support to do it all. Our secure network for smart meters is transforming Britain’s energy system and helping the country’s fight against climate change: we want you to be part of our journey.

Company benefits:

The DCC’s continued success depends on our people. It’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work, and feel healthy, happy and rewarded. In this role, you’ll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle.

If there are any questions you’d like to ask before applying, please contact Nick Hayman or complete your application, so we can learn more about you. Your application will be carefully considered, and you’ll hear from us regarding its progress.

Join the DCC and discover the power of you.

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