Security Assurance Coordinator - 6 Month Contract - Hybrid in Corsham - Inside IR35 - SC Clearance

Role Overview

We are looking for a Security Assurance Coordinator to deliver security governance, risk, and compliance support on a 6-month hybrid contract based in Corsham.

The role is responsible for security risk management, the implementation of security controls, and the production of documented evidence to meet assurance and compliance requirements within a secure, regulated environment, working within established governance structures and alongside the wider security team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise, advice, and guidance on Secure by Design to project staff, and evaluate technical design and implementation documentation (HLDs, LLDs, work instructions) from a security perspective
• Conduct and routinely manage security risk assessments and associated security controls using NIST 800 methodologies, and lead mitigation action
• Produce security awareness material, briefings, and Security Operating Procedures (SyOPs) for system users and maintainers
• Manage third-party CHECK IT health checks, penetration tests, and vulnerability assessments, including remediation activities
• Organise and chair the project Security Working Group, and identify and communicate current and emerging security threats
• Support the Security Architect and Security Engineer to ensure solutions meet Secure by Design and risk tolerance requirements, and align security controls with the wider enterprise security approach

Top 5 Skills

• Strong security governance, risk, and compliance experience in secure or regulated environments, including producing assurance documentation and evidence
• Experience applying Secure by Design principles and NIST 800 risk assessment methodologies
• Experience managing IT health checks, penetration tests, and vulnerability assessments through to remediation
• Ability to evaluate technical design documentation (HLDs/LLDs) and advise on security risk and controls, including physical, procedural, and personnel security
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience chairing security working groups and producing security awareness material - SC clearance required

Contract Details:

• Rate: £575 per day (Inside IR35)
• Location: Hybrid in Corsham
• Contract Length: 6-Month Initial Contract - Inside IR35
• Security Clearance: SC or DV Clearance