Strategic Digital Assurance Lead – Defence (SC)

develop; Reading; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading UK Cyber & Digital consultancy in Reading seeks a Technical Assurance Lead for a major international defence programme. You will deliver strategic digital assurance, engaging senior stakeholders and directing assurance across complex environments.

Role focuses on maturing the Digital Assurance capability, defining the assurance strategy and plan, and supporting ATO activities. On-site two days a week, strong governance and security experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Active SC clearance is required.
• Sole UK nationality is mandatory.
• Experience developing assurance strategies and plans.
• Experience leading assurance across a complex programme.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Experience working across defence networks, digital and/or security environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and mature the programme’s Digital Assurance capability.
• Define and implement the assurance strategy and assurance plan.
• Lead assurance activity across complex technical capabilities.
• Provide assurance at formal design reviews and test events.
• Establish the programme’s strategic technical baseline.
• Produce high-quality strategic assurance and technical documentation.
• Engage with senior client stakeholders and establish expectations around technical assurance.
• Support activities relating to Authorisation to Operate (ATO).

Skills

SC clearance

Sole UK nationality

Technical writing

Stakeholder management

Defence sector experience

Job description

Leading UK Cyber & Digital consultancy in Reading seeks a Technical Assurance Lead for a major international defence programme. You will deliver strategic digital assurance, engaging senior stakeholders and directing assurance across complex environments.

Role focuses on maturing the Digital Assurance capability, defining the assurance strategy and plan, and supporting ATO activities. On-site two days a week, strong governance and security experience are essential.