Security Assurance Manager

We Served; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security firm in the UK is seeking a Security Assurance Manager. In this pivotal role, you will safeguard information systems and services while influencing national security projects. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in information security assurance, a firm understanding of relevant security standards, and analytical skills. This full-time position offers hybrid working arrangements and an attractive benefits package.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Payment of professional fees

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in information security assurance or related roles.
• Strong understanding of technical risk assessment methodologies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with UK Government classification and MoD assurance standards.
• Analytical skills to assess complex systems and identify security implications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate security assurance activities across multiple business units.
• Interpret and apply security standards and regulations.
• Prepare and maintain security documentation.
• Represent the company in assurance engagements.
• Deliver risk-based assessments for IT change and cloud adoption.

Job description

Job Title: Security Assurance Manager

Location: UK, Hybrid

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Create a Safer, More Secure World with Babcock

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Security Assurance Manager at one of our UK hubs, near major towns and cities.

The role

As a Security Assurance Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in safeguarding Babcock’s information systems and services. This is an exciting opportunity to influence national security projects, support digital transformation, and ensure compliance with critical standards.

Day-to-day, your work will make a real difference protecting sensitive data and enabling secure operations across defence, aerospace, and engineering.

• Lead and coordinate security assurance activities across multiple business units.
• Interpret and apply standards such as JSP 453, NIST SP 800-171/53, ISO 27001, DefStan 05-138, and Cyber Essentials Plus.
• Prepare and maintain security documentation, including SyOps, Information Security Management Plan(s)(ISMP), and Risk Assessments.
• Represent Babcock in assurance engagements with MOD authorities, customers, and auditors.
• Deliver risk-based assessments for IT change, cloud adoption, and digital transformation initiatives.

This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with days onsite and days working from home.

Essential experience of the Security Assurance Manager

• Proven experience in information security assurance or related roles.
• Strong understanding of technical risk assessment methodologies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with UK Government classification and MoD assurance standards.
• Analytical skills to assess complex systems and identify security implications.

Qualifications for the Security Assurance Manager

• Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Information Security, Computer Science) or equivalent experience.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISMP or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor (preferred).

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) / Security Check (SC) and if necessary Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance for this role. You must also be a British National.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme and shopping savings portal
• Payment of professional fees
• 10 days’ special paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
• Holiday Trading options
• ‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering
• Flexible working arrangements
• A dynamic working environment

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 30/01/2026