About this role
Cyber Security Assurance Lead
Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our central government client, who is seeking a Security Assurance Lead for an initial 6 assignments with the option to extend.
The ideal candidate will have an active security clearance and a strong background in Cyber Security Assurance within a high-threat government environment.
Skills and Experience
- Proven expertise in project, program, and portfolio security assurance related to complex digital transformation initiatives.
- Skilled in producing comprehensive GovAssure and Secure-By-Design Cyber Security Assurance assessments, including Risk Assessment Papers, Risk Treatment Plans, Risk Business Cases, and Security Management Plans.
- Knowledge and hands-on experience with security architecture and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools
- In-depth understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework, ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, alongside SABSA and TOGAF methodologies.
- Solid track record in risk and threat modeling within high-threat government environments.
- Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GIAC are highly desirable
To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.
About security roles for ex-police
Security management, operations and consultancy roles. Years of operational policing — command, incident response, public order — translate directly into corporate security, and employers in this sector actively rate police experience.
See all security jobs in London →Why this fits a police background
- Police experience explicitly valued
- Risk & threat assessment
What security roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Security officer (SIA) | £24,000–£29,000 |
| Security supervisor / team leader | £28,000–£34,000 |
| Site / security manager | £38,000–£52,000 |
| Regional / operations security manager | £50,000–£65,000 |