UKCSC Or CISSP Chartered Head Of Security Assurance

Expert Employment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm is seeking a Head of Security Assurance to lead the protection of critical infrastructure systems. This role involves strategic ownership of national cybersecurity initiatives and influencing board-level decisions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cyber risk and security architecture, along with UKCSC or CISSP chartering. This position offers a unique opportunity to guide major programs and engage with high-level stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cyber risk management and security architecture.
• Chartered via UKCSC or CISSP.
• Ability to engage stakeholders at the highest levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the protection of critical infrastructure systems.
• Guide major programs and shape national resilience.
• Influence board-level decision-making.

Skills

Cyber risk management

Security architecture

Stakeholder engagement

NCSC-aligned frameworks

Job description

UKCSC or CISSP Chartered Head of Security Assurance

We are seeking a Head of Security Assurance who is UKCSC or CISSP chartered to lead the protection of critical infrastructure systems.

This represents a rare opportunity to take strategic ownership of national infrastructure cybersecurity.

You will guide major programs, shape national resilience, and influence board-level decision-making.

You will lead a cybersecurity technical team that delivers risk-based assurance across systems and third parties, using NCSC-aligned frameworks.

This position requires a technically skilled leader with extensive experience in cyber risk, security architecture, and up-to-date awareness, capable of engaging stakeholders at the highest levels.

Applicants must be chartered via UKCSC or CISSP.