Security Assurance Coordinator (SAC)

Security Assurance Coordinator (SAC)

Rate: £700 per day (Outside IR35)

Location: Hybrid (1-2 days per week in Corsham)

Duration: 9 months (likely lengthy extensions)

Essential: Live SC clearance

Role Overview

We are seeking experienced Security Assurance Coordinators to support the delivery of secure and compliant ICT capabilities across Defence Digital programmes. The successful candidates will play a key role in coordinating security assurance activities, delivering Secure by Design (SbD) guidance, and ensuring risks are identified, assessed, and effectively managed throughout programme delivery.

This role is suited to individuals with strong Defence security knowledge, experience operating in high-classification environments, and a solid understanding of Defence assurance frameworks and governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and track Secure by Design (SbD) advice and security assurance artefacts across Defence Digital programmes in line with SoR Requirements 1-35
• Assess and mitigate risks associated with ICT capability changes in accordance with SoR Requirement 4
• Provide security assurance support for complex programmes, service transitions, and higher-classification environments in line with SoR Requirement 1
• Contribute to risk management activities, including RAID logs and programme risk registers
• Coordinate Security Improvement Plans and support the implementation of security controls
• Engage with programme teams, technical stakeholders, and governance functions to ensure security assurance activities are completed effectively
• Support compliance with Defence security standards, policies, and governance processes
• Assist in maintaining consistent assurance practices across multiple workstreams and programmes

Relevant Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in security assurance, cyber security governance, or risk management roles
• Strong understanding of:
• JSP453
• JSP440
• DEFSTAN 05-138
• Experience working within Defence environments or programmes
• Demonstrable experience supporting security assurance activities within complex ICT or high-assurance environments

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must hold at least one of the following qualifications:

• UKCSC Practitioner or Principal – Governance and Risk Management
• UKCSC Practitioner or Principal – Cyber Security Management
• CISSP
• CISM
• CRISC

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong understanding of Defence security governance and assurance processes
• Experience managing security risks within complex programmes
• Ability to coordinate multiple assurance activities across stakeholders and delivery teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong analytical and risk assessment capabilities
• Ability to work effectively within high-security and regulated environments

Benefits / Value Delivered

• High-quality security assurance aligned to Defence standards and governance requirements
• Reduced risk across complex and high-classification environments
• Improved visibility and management of security risks and assurance activities
• Enhanced coordination of security improvement initiatives and control implementation
• Increased confidence in programme security posture and compliance

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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