Strategic Technical Assurance Lead – Defence & Digital

Develop; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Develop in Reading (UK) seeks a Technical Assurance Lead to shape the Digital Assurance capability on a major international Defence programme. This strategic role interfaces with senior stakeholders to set assurance expectations and oversee design reviews, tests and policy development.

Active SC clearance is required. The role is permanent with on-site presence in Reading for 2 days per week and offers long-term career opportunities within a high-assurance defence environment.

Qualifications

• Experience developing technical assurance strategies and plans.
• Experience leading assurance activity across a complex programme.
• Experience within Defence or Critical National Infrastructure (CNI).
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Able to work 2 days per week on-site in Reading.
• Must already hold active SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and mature the client's Digital Assurance capability.
• Develop the programme's assurance strategy and assurance plan.
• Lead assurance activity across complex technical capabilities.
• Provide assurance during design reviews and test events.
• Review technical capabilities and provide robust professional feedback.
• Establish and maintain the programme's strategic technical baseline.
• Produce high-quality technical assurance documentation.
• Develop technical policies and supporting documentation where required.
• Engage directly with senior client stakeholders.
• Establish and communicate expectations around technical assurance.
• Support activities relating to Authorisation to Operate (ATO).

Skills

SC Clearance

Technical writing

Stakeholder management

Defence/CNI experience

Digital assurance

Tools

Security architecture

Digital assurance

Job description

Develop in Reading (UK) seeks a Technical Assurance Lead to shape the Digital Assurance capability on a major international Defence programme. This strategic role interfaces with senior stakeholders to set assurance expectations and oversee design reviews, tests and policy development.

Active SC clearance is required. The role is permanent with on-site presence in Reading for 2 days per week and offers long-term career opportunities within a high-assurance defence environment.