Cyber Security Assurance Manager

Salary: Up to £65,000 per annumHybrid: 3 days per week onsite in PortsmouthEssential skills: NIST, SOC, Crest, 27001About the Role and Client Join a leading IT Services and Consulting firm as a Cyber Security Assurance Manager to ensure their SOC meets and maintains top security certifications and assurance standards. As part of the GRC function, you''ll lead customer assurance activities, manage external audits, and oversee key certifications such as ISO 27001, SOC2 Type II, Cyber Essentials Plus, and Crest SOC accreditation. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery and ongoing maintenance of key SOC-related certifications including SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and Crest. Embed certification requirements into the SOC''s governance, processes, and operational practices. Act as primary contact for customer assurance activities relating to SOC services. Support client RFIs, RFPs, and audit requests with accurate certification evidence and security documentation. Monitor developments in global cybersecurity regulations and frameworks (eg NIST CSF, UK NCSC guidance, EU NIS2, GDPR). Drive continuous improvement in SOC assurance processes, reducing time to audit readiness and increasing efficiency of evidence collection. Work closely with SOC operations, Information Security, Risk andamp; Compliance, and Commercial teams to embed assurance requirements into daily practice. Essential Qualifications andamp; Requirements Demonstrable experience ..... full job details .....