Cyber Security Assurance Manager

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Senior Cyber Security Assurance ManagerLocation: Portsmouth, UKHybrid: 3 days onsite per weekSalary: Up to £65,000Employment Type: PermanentJob Summary: Our client, a leading IT services and consulting firm, is seeking a Cyber Security Assurance Manager to ensure their SOC meets and maintains top security certifications and assurance standards. As part of the GRC function, you’ll lead customer assurance activities, manage external audits, and oversee key certifications such as ISO 27001, SOC2 Type II, Cyber Essentials Plus, and CREST SOC accreditation.Key Responsibilities:Act as primary contact for customer assurance activities, supporting RFIs, RFPs, and client audit requestsDeliver training and awareness sessions on SOC assurance standards to internal teamsDevelop customer-facing assurance documentation demonstrating the organisation\'s security postureLead the delivery and ongoing maintenance of SOC-related certifications (SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, CREST)Embed certification requirements into SOC governance, processes, and operational practicesEnsure continuous monitoring, evidence collection, and audit readiness for internal and external assessmentsMonitor developments in global cybersecurity regulations and frameworks (NIST CSF, UK NCSC guidance, EU NIS2, GDPR)Oversee sector-specific assurance requirements, including PCI DSS and NCSC CIR/CHECK, where applicableProvide expert advice to leadership on regulatory changes impacting SOC assurance strategyDrive continuous improvement in assurance processes and evidence collection efficiencyProduce regular reports and dashboards on certification status, audit outcomes, and assurance performanceCollaborate with SOC operations, Information Security, Risk & Compliance, and Commercial teamsEssential Qualifications & Requirements:Proven experience delivering and maintaining cybersecurity certifications (ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type II, Cyber Essentials Plus, CREST)Strong understanding of SOC operations and security assurance frameworksExperience in customer-facing assurance activities, including audits, RFIs, and RFPsIn-depth knowledge of NIST CSF, GDPR, and UK NCSC guidanceExperience liaising with external auditors, regulators, and certification bodiesStrong ability to develop and maintain compliance documentation and audit evidenceProven organisational skills managing multiple certifications and assurance projects simultaneously #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Location:
Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime

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