SC Cleared Security Contract Delivery Specialist
Summary: The SC Cleared Cyber Security Governance & Assurance Specialist role involves managing security governance and compliance for customer contracts within a leading communications provider. The position requires overseeing risk assessments, third-party compliance, and providing expert security advice while ensuring adherence to industry standards. Candidates must possess strong stakeholder management skills and relevant security certifications, with the ability to maintain security clearance. This role is crucial for safeguarding organizations against cyber threats and enhancing security governance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee contractual security obligations for assigned customer contracts, ensuring compliance throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Develop, implement, and maintain security governance, risk, and compliance frameworks aligned with industry standards and customer requirements.
- Conduct risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and drive mitigation strategies to protect information, assets, and reputation.
- Monitor third-party supplier compliance and facilitate security accreditation processes.
- Lead governance meetings, set agendas, track actions, and ensure timely resolution of security issues.
- Provide expert security advice to internal teams and customers, supporting continuous security improvements.
- Stay ahead of emerging threats, liaising with security teams to influence strategy and policy.
Key Skills:
- Proven stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging at senior levels.
- Strong understanding of security frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and compliance standards (e.g., industry regulations, security accreditations).
- Excellent communication, report writing, and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities effectively.
- Experience in contract management and security accreditation processes.
- Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISM, CISSP, or equivalent) are highly desirable.
- Ability to hold and maintain security clearance for the role.
Salary (Rate): £800 per day
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: SC Cleared Cyber Security Governance & Assurance Specialist
Location: Manchester, Bristol or Glasgow
Duration: 6 months with possible extension
Rate: £650-£800 per day via an approved umbrella company
Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process
Are you passionate about safeguarding organisations against cyber threats and ensuring robust security governance? Our client, a leading communications provider, is hiring a dedicated Cyber Security Governance & Assurance Specialist to join their dynamic team supporting vital UK operations.
What you'll be doing:
- Manage and oversee contractual security obligations for assigned customer contracts, ensuring compliance throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Develop, implement, and maintain security governance, risk, and compliance frameworks aligned with industry standards and customer requirements.
- Conduct risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and drive mitigation strategies to protect information, assets, and reputation.
- Monitor third-party supplier compliance and facilitate security accreditation processes.
- Lead governance meetings, set agendas, track actions, and ensure timely resolution of security issues.
- Provide expert security advice to internal teams and customers, supporting continuous security improvements.
- Stay ahead of emerging threats, liaising with security teams to influence strategy and policy.
What you'll bring:
- Proven stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging at senior levels.
- Strong understanding of security frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and compliance standards (e.g., industry regulations, security accreditations).
- Excellent communication, report writing, and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities effectively.
- Experience in contract management and security accreditation processes.
- Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISM, CISSP, or equivalent) are highly desirable.
- Ability to hold and maintain security clearance for the role.
Join a company committed to connecting for good, where your expertise will help protect critical services and contribute to a safer digital environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting and are eager to make a real impact, we want to hear from you!
Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking organisation shaping the future of UK communications.
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