Security Assurance Coordinator (SAC)

Security Assurance Coordinator (SAC)

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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:
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