Senior Security Strategy & Assurance Architect (SC Cleared)

Experis UK; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis UK is seeking a senior Cyber Security and Information Assurance professional to lead governance, risk and compliance engagements across Defence, Government and regulated sectors. This client-facing role focuses on security strategy, accreditation and Secure by Design across complex programmes.

You will guide senior stakeholders, shape security governance, conduct risk assessments and coordinate security assurance activities in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering Cyber Security and Information Assurance consultancy services.
• Experience operating within Defence or highly regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of Security Assurance and Accreditation processes.
• Experience working with JSP440 and JSP604.
• Practical application of Secure by Design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of cyber security, information assurance and GRC engagements.
• Provide trusted security advice to senior client stakeholders.
• Deliver Security Assurance and Accreditation activities within Defence and Government environments.
• Support and implement Secure by Design principles across programmes and systems.
• Conduct cyber security assessments, gap analysis and compliance reviews.
• Assess organisations against recognised standards and frameworks, including ISO 27001, NIST, CAF, SbD.
• Conduct cyber risk assessments and support ongoing risk management activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, architecture and delivery teams to ensure secure outcomes.

Skills

Cyber security consultancy

Information assurance

Security governance

Tools

JSP440

JSP604

ISO 27001

NIST 800 Series

CAF

Job description

Experis UK is seeking a senior Cyber Security and Information Assurance professional to lead governance, risk and compliance engagements across Defence, Government and regulated sectors. This client-facing role focuses on security strategy, accreditation and Secure by Design across complex programmes.

You will guide senior stakeholders, shape security governance, conduct risk assessments and coordinate security assurance activities in regulated environments.