Cyber Security Assurance Specialist

Cyber Security Assurance Specialist - SC Cleared - Outside IR35 - Hybrid

Our client is urgently looking for an experienced Cyber Security Assurance Specialist to join their team on a contract basis, initially for 6 months with a view to extend.

Please note:

• The role is OUTSIDE of IR35
• The role requires CURRENT SC Clearance
• The role is Hybrid, with 3 days on-site each week in Oxfordshire

Cyber Security Assurance Specialist - Key Skills:

• Security Assurance certifications such as CCP, SIRA
• Security certifications such as CISSP, SSCP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, SABSA, or SANS GIAC (GSEC, GCCC, GCPM).
• Demonstrable experience in designing and implementing secure infrastructure or cloud architectures.
• Proven experience with risk assessment methodologies and maintaining enterprise risk registers.
• Working knowledge of risk assessment methodologies (e.g. ISO 31000, FAIR, OWASP risk rating).
• Strong understanding of Gov Assure, CAF, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, and NIST frameworks.
• Experience conducting or supporting security audits and implementing remediation plans.
• Proficiency in assessing and securing platforms such as Entra ID (Azure AD), Microsoft 365 E5, Azure IaaS/PaaS, Windows/Linux/Unix.
• Strong knowledge of security tooling such as SIEM, endpoint detection (EDR/XDR), and vulnerability management platforms.
• Hands-on experience with policy development, access control models (RBAC, ABAC), and logging standards.
• Experience supporting assurance activities or government-mandated reviews (e.g. GovAssure, Secure by Design).
• Ability to interpret CVEs, CVSS scores, and threat intelligence feeds.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills with an ability to produce technical reports and articulate risk to non-specialists.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to senior stakeholders.

Cyber Security Assurance Specialist - SC Cleared - Outside IR35 - Hybrid

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