Security Assurance Co-Ordinator - Secure by Design (SBD)

Security Assurance Co-Ordinator – Secure by Design (SBD)

Location: Hybrid/SW/London Client Sites as required

Contract Type: Contract (Outside IR35)

Clearance : DV Cleared

Role Overview

We’re working with an IT Consultancy who are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Security Assurance Co-Ordinator to support the delivery of Secure by Design (SBD) principles. You’ll play a key role in ensuring security is embedded throughout the development lifecycle, working closely with technical teams, stakeholders, and assurance functions to maintain high standards of cyber resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the implementation of Secure by Design practices across projects and programmes.
• Act as a central point of contact for security assurance activities, liaising between technical teams, architects, and governance functions.
• Track and manage security risks, issues, and mitigation plans throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Ensure security requirements are captured, validated, and integrated into design and delivery documentation.
• Support threat modelling, risk assessments, and security reviews.
• Maintain and update assurance artefacts, including design documentation, risk registers, and compliance checklists.
• Facilitate security sign-off processes and ensure alignment with internal policies and external standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NCSC guidance).
• Promote a culture of security awareness and continuous improvement across delivery teams.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of Secure by Design principles and cyber security best practices.
• Experience working in or alongside security architecture, risk, or assurance teams.
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple streams of work.
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks and security governance processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and translate security requirements into actionable tasks.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with threat modelling tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST).
• Background in cyber security, IT delivery, or project management.