Cyber Security Assurance Specialist

Role: Cyber Security Assurance Specialist Salary/Rate: £45-55 per hr inside IR35 Location: Hybrid, near Oxford 3x per week Contract Duration: until December 2026We are currently looking for a Cyber Security Assurance Specialist for our government client.This Cyber Security Assurance Specialist role is hybrid, based between working 3 days per week on site in Abingdon Oxfordshire and the remainder of the week working remotely. There is no further flexibility with the on-site requirement. The contract for this Cyber Security Assurance Specialist position is until December 2026, with potential to extend, operating inside IR35.Security Clearance: eligible for Security Check ("SC Clearance")This role is inside IR35 - Due to the service of the role, it will now be based on an Umbrella solution.Essential skills/experience required:Demonstrable experience in designing and implementing secure infrastructure or cloud architectures.Proven experience with risk assessment methodologies and maintaining enterprise risk registers.Working knowledge of risk assessment methodologies (e.g. ISO 31000, FAIR, OWASP risk rating).Strong understanding of Gov Assure, CAF, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, and NIST frameworks.Experience conducting or supporting security audits and implementing remediation plans.Proficiency in assessing and securing platforms such as Entra ID (Azure AD), Microsoft 365 E5, Azure IaaS/PaaS, Windows/Linux/Unix.Strong knowledge of security tooling such as SIEM, endpoint detection ..... full job details .....