In this Cyber Assurance Manager role, you will lead the delivery of cyber assurance engagements, manage client relationships, and provide strategic advice on cyber risk and regulatory compliance. You will work with established frameworks such as the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), supporting organisations in strengthening their cyber maturity across complex and highly regulated environments. Client Details Our client is a global professional services organisation with a leading cybersecurity capability. They support clients across public sector, defence, and critical infrastructure industries, helping them navigate complex cyber and regulatory challenges. The organisation is recognised for its strong leadership culture, investment in innovation, and commitment to developing its people. Description Lead and deliver cyber assurance engagements aligned to frameworks such as NCSC CAF Manage end-to-end project delivery, including planning, resourcing, and quality assurance Build and maintain strong client relationships, including engagement with senior stakeholders Provide strategic advice on cyber risk, resilience, and regulatory compliance Oversee security assessments, maturity reviews, and gap analyses Review and sign off reports, ensuring high-quality, actionable outputs Support business development, including leading proposals and identifying new opportunities Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a high-performance team culture Stay informed on emerging threats, regulatory changes, and industry best practices Profile Proven experience in cyber assurance, cyber risk, or security consulting at Manager level (or equivalent) Strong working knowledge of the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) Experience delivering projects within public sector, critical infrastructure, or defence environments Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, etc.) Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and lead delivery teams Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders Desirable: Experience with IEC 62443 or other OT / ICS security frameworks Exposure to operational technology (OT) environments Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, ISO Lead Auditor) Job Offer Hybrid role, 1 - 2 days in Manchester office per week Opportunity to work in a large organisation with a strong reputation in technology and innovation. Strong career progression opportunities Comprehensive benefits package
Jun 29, 2026
Full time
In this Cyber Assurance Manager role, you will lead the delivery of cyber assurance engagements, manage client relationships, and provide strategic advice on cyber risk and regulatory compliance. You will work with established frameworks such as the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), supporting organisations in strengthening their cyber maturity across complex and highly regulated environments. Client Details Our client is a global professional services organisation with a leading cybersecurity capability. They support clients across public sector, defence, and critical infrastructure industries, helping them navigate complex cyber and regulatory challenges. The organisation is recognised for its strong leadership culture, investment in innovation, and commitment to developing its people. Description Lead and deliver cyber assurance engagements aligned to frameworks such as NCSC CAF Manage end-to-end project delivery, including planning, resourcing, and quality assurance Build and maintain strong client relationships, including engagement with senior stakeholders Provide strategic advice on cyber risk, resilience, and regulatory compliance Oversee security assessments, maturity reviews, and gap analyses Review and sign off reports, ensuring high-quality, actionable outputs Support business development, including leading proposals and identifying new opportunities Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a high-performance team culture Stay informed on emerging threats, regulatory changes, and industry best practices Profile Proven experience in cyber assurance, cyber risk, or security consulting at Manager level (or equivalent) Strong working knowledge of the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) Experience delivering projects within public sector, critical infrastructure, or defence environments Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, etc.) Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and lead delivery teams Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders Desirable: Experience with IEC 62443 or other OT / ICS security frameworks Exposure to operational technology (OT) environments Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, ISO Lead Auditor) Job Offer Hybrid role, 1 - 2 days in Manchester office per week Opportunity to work in a large organisation with a strong reputation in technology and innovation. Strong career progression opportunities Comprehensive benefits package
Senior Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) Consultant DV Cleared Corsham / Hybrid Rate: 700 - 750pd (Inside IR35) We're supporting a major national security programme seeking an experienced Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) Consultant to join a growing cyber security function delivering services within a highly secure environment. This is an opportunity to play a key role in protecting critical systems and services, working alongside security, infrastructure, and cloud teams to enhance security monitoring, incident response, threat detection, and operational resilience. The successful candidate will bring a strong background in cyber security operations, ideally gained within Defence, Government, or other highly regulated environments. Responsibilities Support the operation and continual improvement of cyber security monitoring and incident response capabilities. Investigate and manage cyber security incidents, ensuring appropriate containment, remediation, and reporting. Analyse security alerts, events, and threat intelligence to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities. Develop and refine detection use cases, correlation rules, and security monitoring processes. Work closely with cloud, infrastructure, and engineering teams to improve security posture across complex environments. Contribute to threat hunting activities and proactive identification of emerging threats. Support security assurance, risk management, and compliance activities. Produce technical documentation, reports, and recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Provide subject matter expertise on security operations best practice within secure government environments. Experience Required Current UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. Strong experience within a Security Operations Centre (SOC) or Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) environment. Experience investigating and responding to cyber security incidents. Knowledge of SIEM platforms and security monitoring technologies. Understanding of threat detection, threat hunting, vulnerability management, and incident response methodologies. Experience working within Defence, Central Government, or other secure environments. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Desirable Experience Experience supporting cloud-hosted environments, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Experience of MOD Cloud (MODCloud) programmes or secure cloud transformation initiatives. Familiarity with NCSC guidance and secure-by-design principles. Knowledge of security frameworks including JSP 440, JSP 604, NIST, ISO27001, or Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF). Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, GCIH, GCIA, Security+, or similar. We are looking to have someone in position by 1st July 2026, so if you meet the criteria outlined and want to know more, please get in touch ASAP. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Jun 26, 2026
Contractor
Senior Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) Consultant DV Cleared Corsham / Hybrid Rate: 700 - 750pd (Inside IR35) We're supporting a major national security programme seeking an experienced Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) Consultant to join a growing cyber security function delivering services within a highly secure environment. This is an opportunity to play a key role in protecting critical systems and services, working alongside security, infrastructure, and cloud teams to enhance security monitoring, incident response, threat detection, and operational resilience. The successful candidate will bring a strong background in cyber security operations, ideally gained within Defence, Government, or other highly regulated environments. Responsibilities Support the operation and continual improvement of cyber security monitoring and incident response capabilities. Investigate and manage cyber security incidents, ensuring appropriate containment, remediation, and reporting. Analyse security alerts, events, and threat intelligence to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities. Develop and refine detection use cases, correlation rules, and security monitoring processes. Work closely with cloud, infrastructure, and engineering teams to improve security posture across complex environments. Contribute to threat hunting activities and proactive identification of emerging threats. Support security assurance, risk management, and compliance activities. Produce technical documentation, reports, and recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Provide subject matter expertise on security operations best practice within secure government environments. Experience Required Current UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. Strong experience within a Security Operations Centre (SOC) or Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) environment. Experience investigating and responding to cyber security incidents. Knowledge of SIEM platforms and security monitoring technologies. Understanding of threat detection, threat hunting, vulnerability management, and incident response methodologies. Experience working within Defence, Central Government, or other secure environments. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Desirable Experience Experience supporting cloud-hosted environments, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Experience of MOD Cloud (MODCloud) programmes or secure cloud transformation initiatives. Familiarity with NCSC guidance and secure-by-design principles. Knowledge of security frameworks including JSP 440, JSP 604, NIST, ISO27001, or Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF). Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, GCIH, GCIA, Security+, or similar. We are looking to have someone in position by 1st July 2026, so if you meet the criteria outlined and want to know more, please get in touch ASAP. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
This Senior Consultant is specialising in Cyber Assurance to deliver assurance assessments, advise on cyber risk, and support clients in improving their security posture across complex and regulated environments. The role will involve working with recognised frameworks such as the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), helping clients understand and meet regulatory and operational cybersecurity requirements. Client Details Our client is a leading global professional services organisation with a well-established cybersecurity practice. They work with a wide range of clients across public sector, critical national infrastructure, and defence industries, helping them address complex security challenges. The organisation is known for its collaborative culture, strong investment in people, and commitment to delivering high-quality, impactful work. Description Deliver cyber assurance engagements aligned to recognised frameworks (e.g. NCSC CAF) Conduct security assessments, gap analyses, and maturity reviews Support clients in understanding regulatory requirements and improving compliance Produce high-quality reports and actionable recommendations for stakeholders Engage with senior client stakeholders to communicate cyber risks and remediation strategies Contribute to business development activities and proposal writing Stay up to date with evolving cybersecurity threats, standards, and industry best practices Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across cyber, risk, and technology domains Profile Experience in cyber assurance, risk, or security consulting roles Strong familiarity with the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) Experience working with public sector, critical infrastructure, or defence clients Understanding of cybersecurity standards and frameworks (e.g. IEC62443, ISO 27001, NIST, etc.) Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Ability to translate technical risks into business impacts Job Offer Hybrid role (75% working from home) Comprehensive training Clear progression opportunities Competitive benefits
Jun 26, 2026
Full time
This Senior Consultant is specialising in Cyber Assurance to deliver assurance assessments, advise on cyber risk, and support clients in improving their security posture across complex and regulated environments. The role will involve working with recognised frameworks such as the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), helping clients understand and meet regulatory and operational cybersecurity requirements. Client Details Our client is a leading global professional services organisation with a well-established cybersecurity practice. They work with a wide range of clients across public sector, critical national infrastructure, and defence industries, helping them address complex security challenges. The organisation is known for its collaborative culture, strong investment in people, and commitment to delivering high-quality, impactful work. Description Deliver cyber assurance engagements aligned to recognised frameworks (e.g. NCSC CAF) Conduct security assessments, gap analyses, and maturity reviews Support clients in understanding regulatory requirements and improving compliance Produce high-quality reports and actionable recommendations for stakeholders Engage with senior client stakeholders to communicate cyber risks and remediation strategies Contribute to business development activities and proposal writing Stay up to date with evolving cybersecurity threats, standards, and industry best practices Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across cyber, risk, and technology domains Profile Experience in cyber assurance, risk, or security consulting roles Strong familiarity with the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) Experience working with public sector, critical infrastructure, or defence clients Understanding of cybersecurity standards and frameworks (e.g. IEC62443, ISO 27001, NIST, etc.) Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Ability to translate technical risks into business impacts Job Offer Hybrid role (75% working from home) Comprehensive training Clear progression opportunities Competitive benefits
Role Title: Senior Security AI Solution Architect/Consultant Duration: contract to run until 26/03/2026 Location: London, Hybrid/Flexible (Occasional travel to NW may be required) Rate: up to £671 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose/summary Our client is looking for a Snr Security AI Solution Architect/Consultant To support and deliver secure AI solutions within financial services. The architect will shape strategy, design future-state architecture, and deliver practical security capabilities for AI adoption, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations and maintaining a strong security posture. Key Skills/requirements Assess "as-is" and "to-be" security architectures for AI Platforms, AI & GENAI Delivery Roadmaps. Share Security AI & GENAI Security Learnings & Subject Matter Expertise. Shape the short- & long-term AI Security Architecture Strategy incorporating regulation (EUAI Act), standards, framework & policy priorities. Develop architectural documentation for AI security initiatives. Support the delivery of the AI Security Architecture Strategy across both internal & external stakeholders to Security. Ensure there is a fit for purpose set of Functional and Non-Functional Requirements for project technology deliveries Provide hands-on delivery support where required. General "architect" responsibilities that they would also contribute to: Ensure there is a current Security Architecture defined and maintained for key domains (eg, Endpoint, Cloud, Network, etc.) which clearly outlines the security principles, requirements and capabilities required and how those are instantiated Ensure there is an architectural vision for all projects that at minimum has a component architecture and high-level business process defined (including the product owner and operational team) Ensure architecture artifacts allow to us to quickly answer and evidence routine regulatory queries and attestations Ensure there is a fit for purpose set of Functional and Non-Functional Requirements for project technology deliveries Map security tooling deployed in the estate (including non-standard environments and non-CISO managed technologies) to the capabilities it implements (not the set of product features - what is actually in use and operationalised) Ensure that projects have correctly aligned scope to Cyber Excellence Programmes and technology/platform strategy Provide input to and take ownership of relevant architectural artifacts that will be produced as part of Excellence Programme workstreams. Survey emerging threats and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for targeted innovation exercises such Proof of Value evaluations Produce patterns which outline solutions for commonly occurring business security needs and security service consumption Validate patterns are adopted by control domain solutions Support Security Consultants as required on complex engagements and provide architectural artifacts such as patterns and principles where necessary Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Security Solution Architect Deep understanding of AI and Generative AI technologies. Deep understanding of AI and Generative AI Security Capabilities. Knowledge of infrastructure and cloud security (AWS; exposure to Azure, GCP, and on-premise environments also valuable). Areas of Knowledge/Skillset: Emergent Technology Governance Artificial Intelligence Data Security within AI Systems Machine Learning AI Operation Cyber recovery IT Infrastructure, Cloud Risk and Regulation Experience in financial services environments. Ability to work across both strategic (roadmaps, future planning) and tactical (delivery, hands-on execution) levels. Personable and collaborative approach, with the ability to engage stakeholders and "roll up sleeves" when needed. Desirable Skills: Experience with regulatory compliance in AI and security, especially EU AI Act. Previous work on securing AI models and platforms (model trust, data security, usage monitoring). AI & GenAI Architecture: Design and implementation of AI factories, pipelines, and modular platforms across regulated environments. GenAI System Design and Implementation: End to end delivery of AI and GenAI systems using modern architecture techniques including LLM optimisation, RAG and Agentic design. AI Risk Management & Governance: Development of bespoke risk frameworks, taxonomies, and AI control libraries tailored to MRM, CRO, and CDO functions. Responsible & Ethical AI: Integration of RAI principles into system design, controls, audit frameworks, and enterprise AI strategies. Cyber & Resilience in AI: Embedding threat modelling, adversarial robustness, data integrity, and continuity planning into AI solution architecture. AI Enablement & Delivery: End-to-end AI life cycle orchestration including readiness assessments, regulatory reviews, and business adoption. Emerging Technology Strategy: Digital responsibility, AI assurance, and horizon scanning for next-gen regulatory, legal, and societal risks. Experience liaising with senior stakeholders and external consultancies (PwC, Accenture, etc.) All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
Oct 03, 2025
Contractor
Role Title: Senior Security AI Solution Architect/Consultant Duration: contract to run until 26/03/2026 Location: London, Hybrid/Flexible (Occasional travel to NW may be required) Rate: up to £671 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose/summary Our client is looking for a Snr Security AI Solution Architect/Consultant To support and deliver secure AI solutions within financial services. The architect will shape strategy, design future-state architecture, and deliver practical security capabilities for AI adoption, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations and maintaining a strong security posture. Key Skills/requirements Assess "as-is" and "to-be" security architectures for AI Platforms, AI & GENAI Delivery Roadmaps. Share Security AI & GENAI Security Learnings & Subject Matter Expertise. Shape the short- & long-term AI Security Architecture Strategy incorporating regulation (EUAI Act), standards, framework & policy priorities. Develop architectural documentation for AI security initiatives. Support the delivery of the AI Security Architecture Strategy across both internal & external stakeholders to Security. Ensure there is a fit for purpose set of Functional and Non-Functional Requirements for project technology deliveries Provide hands-on delivery support where required. General "architect" responsibilities that they would also contribute to: Ensure there is a current Security Architecture defined and maintained for key domains (eg, Endpoint, Cloud, Network, etc.) which clearly outlines the security principles, requirements and capabilities required and how those are instantiated Ensure there is an architectural vision for all projects that at minimum has a component architecture and high-level business process defined (including the product owner and operational team) Ensure architecture artifacts allow to us to quickly answer and evidence routine regulatory queries and attestations Ensure there is a fit for purpose set of Functional and Non-Functional Requirements for project technology deliveries Map security tooling deployed in the estate (including non-standard environments and non-CISO managed technologies) to the capabilities it implements (not the set of product features - what is actually in use and operationalised) Ensure that projects have correctly aligned scope to Cyber Excellence Programmes and technology/platform strategy Provide input to and take ownership of relevant architectural artifacts that will be produced as part of Excellence Programme workstreams. Survey emerging threats and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for targeted innovation exercises such Proof of Value evaluations Produce patterns which outline solutions for commonly occurring business security needs and security service consumption Validate patterns are adopted by control domain solutions Support Security Consultants as required on complex engagements and provide architectural artifacts such as patterns and principles where necessary Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Security Solution Architect Deep understanding of AI and Generative AI technologies. Deep understanding of AI and Generative AI Security Capabilities. Knowledge of infrastructure and cloud security (AWS; exposure to Azure, GCP, and on-premise environments also valuable). Areas of Knowledge/Skillset: Emergent Technology Governance Artificial Intelligence Data Security within AI Systems Machine Learning AI Operation Cyber recovery IT Infrastructure, Cloud Risk and Regulation Experience in financial services environments. Ability to work across both strategic (roadmaps, future planning) and tactical (delivery, hands-on execution) levels. Personable and collaborative approach, with the ability to engage stakeholders and "roll up sleeves" when needed. Desirable Skills: Experience with regulatory compliance in AI and security, especially EU AI Act. Previous work on securing AI models and platforms (model trust, data security, usage monitoring). AI & GenAI Architecture: Design and implementation of AI factories, pipelines, and modular platforms across regulated environments. GenAI System Design and Implementation: End to end delivery of AI and GenAI systems using modern architecture techniques including LLM optimisation, RAG and Agentic design. AI Risk Management & Governance: Development of bespoke risk frameworks, taxonomies, and AI control libraries tailored to MRM, CRO, and CDO functions. Responsible & Ethical AI: Integration of RAI principles into system design, controls, audit frameworks, and enterprise AI strategies. Cyber & Resilience in AI: Embedding threat modelling, adversarial robustness, data integrity, and continuity planning into AI solution architecture. AI Enablement & Delivery: End-to-end AI life cycle orchestration including readiness assessments, regulatory reviews, and business adoption. Emerging Technology Strategy: Digital responsibility, AI assurance, and horizon scanning for next-gen regulatory, legal, and societal risks. Experience liaising with senior stakeholders and external consultancies (PwC, Accenture, etc.) All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
