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Cyber Security Assurance Manager
£60,000 - 75,000
Nicholas Howard Ltd
School Lane, Portsmouth
£60,000 - 75,000
Requirements
Must:
- Demonstrable experience delivering and maintaining cybersecurity certifications (ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type II, Cyber Essentials Plus, CREST)
- Strong understanding of SOC & SOC 2 operations and security assurance frameworks
- Experience in customer-facing assurance activities, including audits, RFIs, and RFPs
- Knowledge of regulatory and industry frameworks including NIST CSF, GDPR, and UK NCSC guidance
- Experience liaising with external auditors, regulators, and certification bodies
- Strong ability to develop and maintain compliance documentation and audit evidence
- Excellent communication skills to explain complex security assurance topics to customers, senior leaders, and SOC teams
- Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to identify gaps and design improvements
- Stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, particularly with technical and commercial teams
- Organisational skills to manage multiple certifications and assurance projects simultaneously
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery and ongoing maintenance of key SOC-related certifications including SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and CREST
- Oversee sector-specific assurance needs such as PCI DSS for cardholder data environments or NCSC CIR/CHECK where relevant
- Ensure certifications are renewed on schedule and compliance gaps are proactively addressed
- Embed certification requirements into the SOCs governance, processes, and operational practices
- Ensure continuous monitoring, evidence collection, and readiness for internal/external audits
- Translate security control requirements into operational procedures for SOC teams
- Act as primary contact for customer assurance activities relating to SOC services
- Support client RFIs, RFPs, and audit requests with accurate certification evidence and security documentation
Description
We are a highly successful digital transformation consultancy, working to drive efficiency and growth for our clients by integrating innovative IT solutions with expert delivery. With a global presence, we focus on transformation and digital enablement, delivering technology and consultancy services across multiple sectors. We offer strong salaries with excellent potential for career growth and comprehensive benefits packages as we seek to add a Cyber Security Assurance Manager to our Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) function.
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