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iO Associates - UK/EU

Security Assurance Coordinator - SC Cleared

Hybrid

Corsham, United kingdom

Freelance

04-04-2025

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Job Specifications

Security Assurance Coordinator | Outside IR35 | Hybrid | SC Cleared (DV Eligible)
About the Role
We're hiring a Security Assurance Coordinator (SAC) to support security governance, risk, and compliance for the NSoIT(D) Programme. You'll focus on JADE development environments, the OpNET SOC, and wider cyber risk management, reporting to the NSoIT(D) CISO.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead physical, procedural, and personnel security for JADE environments.
* Deliver Security Management Plans, Risk Assessments, and SbD compliance.
* Oversee system accreditation, 3rd-party testing, and security awareness.
* Provide security oversight for Live Service Security (LSS) and Paxcroft site.
* Manage cyber and information security risks in STREAM and ARM tools.
* Conduct NIST 800-based risk assessments and coordinate risk reporting.
* Support the Security Working Group and stakeholder engagement.
* Advise on security artefacts and ensure delivery to tight timelines.
Essential Skills
* 5+ years in SAC or similar role, with accreditation experience.
* Strong knowledge of MOD/HMG policy (JSP 440/453).
* Skilled in RMADS, risk treatment, IT health checks, and SbD.
* Understanding of SDDC, virtualisation, and secure network architecture.
* Confident communicator, with strong stakeholder and risk skills.
* Active SC clearance; DV eligible.
Desirable Skills
* Defence Digital/MOD experience; Agile/Waterfall environments.
* Cloud/datacentre security knowledge.
* Certifications: CISSP, CISA, CCP SIRA, ISO27001 Auditor.
* Audit tooling: ELASTIC, SolarWinds.
Interested?
Play a key role in securing one of the UK's most critical Defence programmes.

About the Company

Specialising in recruitment across the tech, digital, engineering, and government and defence sectors, iO Associates have extensive experience in securing the best talent to create the products and infrastructure of the future. Our dedicated team of highly experienced and knowledgeable consultants provide bespoke solutions, working with businesses to find the perfect fit across contract, interim, search, and permanent appointments. We offer end-to-end support, from Statements of Work and IR35 determination processes to full... Know more