Security Assurance Coordinator

Job Title: Delivery Team Security Lead (DTSL)

Contract Duration: 6 Months

Location: Remote with occasional travel to London or Corsham

Rate: 750p/d Inside IR35

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Delivery Team Security Lead (DTSL) to support a critical project. Previously known as the Security Assurance Coordinator (SAC), the DTSL plays a pivotal role in advising Delivery Team Leaders on security and risk management to ensure project security compliance and best practices. This is a remote-first role with some travel to London or Corsham as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary security advisor to the project's Delivery Team.

• Ensure all security requirements and risk management processes align with Secure by Design principles.

• Use industry-standard Resource Pools for rapid security mobilisation.

• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project security assurance.

• Provide security and technical guidance to project teams.

• Develop and maintain security requirements and drive their implementation.

• Establish and communicate a clear security vision and approach across teams.

• Regularly engage with all relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth security approvals and technical assurance.

• Manage and respond to customer and supplier security feedback.

• Lead Cyber Risk Assessments and implement risk mitigation strategies.

• Own Security Assurance and Secure by Design responsibilities for the project.

• Ensure adherence to full Secure by Design policies and guidelines.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Active SC Clearance is essential.

• Strong expertise in security governance, risk management, and assurance.

• Experience in Secure by Design methodologies and Cyber Risk Assessments.

• Ability to define and articulate security requirements throughout project lifecycles.

• Strong communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience working within Defence, Government, or highly regulated environments is desirable.

• Familiarity with industry-standard security frameworks and risk management tools.

If you are a security-focused professional with a strong background in risk management and assurance, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to be part of a critical and high-impact project.