Cyber Assurance Lead

Cyber Assurance - DefenceSalary: Up to £75,000 + BenefitsLocation: Reading (2 days per week on-site)Clearance: Active SCNationality: Sole UK nationals onlyWe''re supporting a specialist Defence consultancy delivering into a major international Defence programme, seeking an experienced Technical Assurance Lead to shape technical standards, strengthen digital assurance capability and support the accreditation of classified systems.This is a senior, hands-on opportunity to establish technical assurance frameworks, influence policy and take ownership of key assurance activities across a complex Defence environment.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement technical policies and standards aligned with MOD JSP 453 and JSP 604.Establish a controlled technical baseline, mapping standards to assurance evidence and life cycle requirements.Assess and improve digital assurance maturity, processes and governance.Define assurance operating models, including risk acceptance and accreditation processes.Support Authority to Operate (ATO) submissions for classified networks.Essential ExperienceStrong working knowledge of JSP 453, JSP 604 and JSP 440.Proven experience developing technical policies and standards within Defence or Critical National Infrastructure.Experience assessing assurance maturity and building organisational assurance capability.Demonstrable involvement in securing ATO or accreditation for classified systems.Active SC clearance and sole UK nationality, with willingness to ..... full job details .....