Security Assurance Engineer (SC/DV)
Security Assurance Engineer – with SC Clearance
Are you a Security Assurance Engineer with a passion for safeguarding critical systems and delivering high-quality assurance reports? We’re looking for a Security Cleared professional to join a security team and play a key role in protecting digital assets and mission-critical infrastructure.
As a Security Assurance Engineer, you’ll be responsible for:
- Conducting security assurance activities across projects, products, and systems.
- Supporting risk assessments, security reviews, and compliance checks in line with organisational and government standards (e.g., NCSC, ISO 27001, JSP440).
- Producing clear, concise, and insightful security assurance reports for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Working closely with engineering, architecture, and risk management teams to ensure robust security controls are embedded throughout the system lifecycle.
- Maintaining documentation and evidence to support accreditation and audit processes.
Required Skills and Experience:
You’ll bring a strong blend of technical knowledge, analytical thinking, and communication skills. You have:
- Active Security Clearance (e.g., SC / DV).
- Proven experience in Security Assurance, Information Assurance, or Cyber Risk Management.
- Strong understanding of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, MoD JSPs, CAF, etc.).
- Excellent reporting and documentation skills – able to translate complex technical findings into actionable insights.
- Knowledge of cloud, network, or application security principles.
- A proactive, detail-oriented approach with a commitment to high standards of delivery.
- Company
- Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd
- Location
- Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
- Employment Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £425 - £450/day
- Posted
- Company
- Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd
- Location
- Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
- Employment Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £425 - £450/day
- Posted