Are you an experienced SC cleared Security Assurance professional with a background in Defence, government, or similarly regulated environments? We have an exciting opportunity to join a leading Defence organisation as a Security Assurance Lead, based at RAF Henlow with hybrid working options. In this role, you will be delivering critical mitigation to maintain UK Air Defence Radar capabilities amidst offshore wind farm development. You will lead the integrated security workstream encompassing cyber assurance, project security, and security engineering - a chance to demonstrate your expertise across multiple disciplines.
What You Will Doing
- Your responsibilities will include developing and maintaining the security case and risk evidence, applying Secure by Design principles, and challenging supplier submissions to ensure design and implementation align with defence security standards.
- You'll review technical evidence, identify assurance gaps, and deliver clear, actionable recommendations.
- Engaging with stakeholders across assurance, technical, and operational domains, you will provide independent, evidence-based advice while supporting project approvals and transition activities.
What We Are Looking For
- The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in defence security assurance, with a strong grasp of security case development, risk assessments, and assurance across lifecycle phases.
- Practical knowledge of security frameworks such as Secure by Design, cyber risk management, and threat/vulnerability assessments is essential.
- You should be comfortable reviewing technical documentation, handling supplier engagements, and communicating complex security concepts clearly to senior stakeholders.
- Ideally you will have experience within MOD or DE&S environments, be familiar GEAR/CADMID governance, DART with defence standards such as GEAR and DART and defence security policy and standards.
- You should hold a recognised security qualification like CISSP. CISM, CCP, Chartered status or equivalent.
This position offers a competitive day rate of up to £600 (inside IR35), with a contract from ASAP until 31 March 2027, with scope for extension. The role involves working primarily from Henlow (1 day per week onsite) with the flexibility of remote working, supporting your work-life balance while engaging directly with critical national projects. If you're a dedicated Security Assurance professional looking to make an impactful contribution, we would love to hear from you. This opportunity is offered through Evodia Limited, acting as an employment business on behalf of our client. Please get in touch if you meet the criteria and are ready to contribute your skills to a key defence project.