Security Assurance Coordinator

CONVENTUS SOLUTIONS LIMITED; Location (WV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Security Assurance Coordinator (SAC) to oversee the delivery of security governance, risk, and compliance services. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in the field, detailed knowledge of defence policies, and hold relevant security certifications. This role demands at least 5 years of industry experience and expertise in modern security techniques and architectures.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience in Security Assurance Coordinator role.
• Detailed knowledge of defence policies like JSP 440 and HMG policy.
• Experience with Cloud and Datacentre Security Architectures.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of security governance and risk compliance.
• Produce RMADS, Security Instructions, and security policy documentation.
• Coordinate security accreditation for system/network architectures.

Skills

Security Assurance

Accreditation for systems

Defence policy knowledge

RMADS documentation

Software Defined Data Centre (SDDC)

Understanding of UK Defence networks

Cloud Security Architectures

Micro-segmentation techniques

Education

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

CCP SIRA Certification

Tools

SPLUNK

SolarWinds

Job description

Ideally DV Cleared but will accept SC Clearance if willing to undergo DV.

We are seeking a SC, preferably DV cleared Security Assurance Coordinator (SAC) to support the delivery of security governance, risk and compliance service through business as usual and any future capability enhancements.

Skills and Experience:

• At least 5 years demonstrable experience operating in a Security Assurance Coordinator type role and gaining Accreditation for novel system/network architectures.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of defence policy and standards, particularly JSP 440, 604 and overarching HMG policy.
• Experience of producing RMADS, Security Instructions and other security policy related documentation.
• Detailed, experience and understanding of the Software Defined Data Centre (SDDC) model including large scale virtualisation of servers, desktops, infrastructure and storage technologies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK Defence deployed network architectures, federations with coalition partners, security enforcing gateways and modern techniques for enforcement of security principles including micro-segmentation, VPN, VDI, hardware encryption and information flow handling.
• Working within the public sector, preferably Defence, and ideally with Defence Digital (formerly ISS).
• Knowledge of Cloud and/or Datacentre based Security Architectures.
• Security related qualifications, such as:
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP),
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA),
• CCP SIRA Certification at Practitioner or above,
• Audit tooling knowledge (ideally SPLUNK and SolarWinds).
• Hold a current SC clearance and be prepared to undergo DV clearance if necessary.