Security Assurance Adviser

Role: Security Assurance AdvisorLocation: London / Epsom / Birmingham / Manchester - Any location (Hybrid)Duration: 12 MonthsDay rate: 600 - 700 Inside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Security Assurance Consultant with a strong Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) background to support the security assurance and accreditation of secure networks and cloud environments within a UK defence-related setting.This role will focus on maintaining security approvals, conducting risk assessments, supporting compliance activities, and ensuring alignment with MOD and wider government security standards. Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the implementation and continual improvement of secure network security assurance frameworks, processes and procedures.Maintain secure network accreditations and approvals, including risk assessments, security cases, compliance statements and supporting evidence.Conduct security assessments of core cloud platforms, including Microsoft 365.Support compliance with Defence Cyber Certification (DCC) requirements.Participate in cloud security assurance activities for both core and non-core cloud systems.Conduct compliance audits to ensure assurance activities are being completed across secure networks and cloud services.Monitor changes to MOD, government and industry security standards, incorporating requirements into assurance processes.Provide security assurance guidance to influence the design, operation and ongoing management of secure ..... full job details .....