Security Assurance Lead

Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom

Category: Security

Salary: 0 - 0 GBP / yearly

Full-time

Job Description

The Security Assurance Lead is crucial to staying ahead of emerging threats and ensuring information remains secure. This role involves identifying vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and enhancing security controls.

Responsibilities

Develop and improve security policies and guidance related to security assurance testing.
Coordinate and manage vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and other technical evaluations.
Collaborate with technology teams to implement robust security controls and provide guidance on remediation.
Perform third-party vendor risk assessments and report findings to relevant stakeholders.
Conduct regular risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and associated risks.
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
Define and report key risk metrics for security assurance.
Maintain a comprehensive risk register.
Collaborate on assurance initiatives to identify, monitor, and reduce exposed vulnerabilities.
Monitor the external threat landscape and integrate attack surface management capabilities.
Develop and maintain information security policies, standards, and procedures.
Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
Act as the primary liaison for assurance audits and external security assessments.
Collaborate with key teams to investigate security incidents.
Prepare and execute simulated exercises to test resilience.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in security testing and assurance.
Degree in computer science or similar experience.
Relevant professional qualifications such as CISSP or Accredited Security Testing Professional.
Strong understanding of information security principles, emerging threats, compliance frameworks, and risk management practices.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Analytical skills to measure the effectiveness of vulnerability management plans.
Self-motivation, proactivity, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Perks & Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance.
Discretionary annual bonus.
Group personal pension scheme.
Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary.
Green travel schemes.

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