UKCSC Or CISSP Chartered Head Of Security Assurance

Expert Employment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Head of Security Assurance to lead the protection of critical infrastructure systems and shape national resilience. The ideal candidate will hold UKCSC or CISSP charter and have extensive experience in cyber risk and security architecture. This role involves influencing board-level decisions and leading a technical team focused on risk-based assurance.

Qualifications

• Chartered via UKCSC or CISSP.
• Deep experience in cyber risk and security architecture.
• Up-to-date awareness of cybersecurity trends.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cyber risk management

Security architecture

Stakeholder engagement

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

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

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

This position requires a technically skilled leader with deep 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.