Senior Information Assurance Specialist

• Lead SyAP assessments
• Produce high-quality assurance evidence
• Help align policies and standards with national expectations
• Uplift colleagues through mentoring, translating complex concepts into plain language and supporting a maturing IA function
• Assess security controls, guide secure-by-design decisions and support the organisation in managing risk across both established and emerging technologies
• Bring clarity, rigour and practical insight to ensure decisions are safe, proportionate and evidence-based

• Strong technical security background (cloud, MS stack, architecture, modern tech risks)
• Applied IA experience: NIST, security controls, risk assessment
• Ability to coach others and communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders
• Experience in a regulated environment (policing, HMG, MoD or similar)
• Collaborative, proactive approach with high integrity
• Act as a visible advocate for high standards of information assurance
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. CISSP, CISMP, Information Security certifications) are also preferred
• A full UK driving licence is essential due to travel and operational flexibility requirements
• Five years of continuous UK residency to enable the necessary background checks to be completed

Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. CISSP, CISMP, Information Security certifications) are also preferred

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Career development pathways and continuous professional learning
• A wide range of wellbeing support services and staff networks
• Lifestyle and discount schemes
• Local Government Pension Scheme