Security Assurance Specialist

Security Assurance Specialist Location: Manchester Hybrid, 80% remote Duration: 2 initial months contract Rate: 500 - 550 MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: Maintain oversight of cyber security risks across suppliersEnsure risks are: Identified, Assessed, Recorded, Tracked and Escalated appropriatelyGovern risk acceptance and exception management processesSupport risk-based prioritisation across security disciplinesCoordinate supplier compliance activities within the SIAM frameworkValidate supplier adherence to agreed security requirementsMonitor security performance against contractual obligationsDrive accountability for control weaknesses, non-compliance, and improvement actionsMaintain visibility of compliance obligations and control requirementsSupport compliance against frameworks and standards such as:ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NCSC guidance and Secure by Design principlesCoordinate remediation of identified compliance gapsProduce consolidated security governance reportingProvide visibility of: Security risks, Compliance status, Control effectiveness, Supplier performance and Assurance findingsPresent governance information to client stakeholders and governance forumsSupport strategic planning and risk-informed decision makingDrive security governance maturity improvements across the supplier landscapeIdentify opportunities to improve: Risk management, Compliance processes and Assurance effectivenessSecurity governance practicesSupport continuous improvement ..... full job details .....