Lead Auditor – Cyber Security & Information Assurance

Location: Remote, UK based with travel to client sites as required (4 days remote per week)
Engagement Type: Permanent or Contract, full time
Start Date: April 2026
Compensation: Competitive market rates for both permanent and contract appointments

We are supporting the growth of a specialist cyber and information assurance practice and are seeking experienced Lead Auditors to deliver high level security and compliance assessments across Defence and wider Government environments.

This role will focus on leading structured cyber assurance reviews aligned to nationally recognised frameworks and Defence related certification schemes. Engagements will support central Government departments and other sensitive environments, ensuring robust security governance and regulatory adherence in line with current UK cyber resilience priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end to end cyber assurance and compliance assessments across public sector and Defence clients

• Direct and oversee audit activity, ensuring findings are clearly evidenced, risk rated and formally reported

• Provide practical recommendations to strengthen security posture and governance controls

• Engage senior stakeholders and present outcomes in a clear, commercially aware manner

• Maintain awareness of evolving UK regulatory, assurance and risk frameworks

Experience & Background

• Strong Information Assurance and Information Security risk background

• Proven delivery experience within Defence MoD and or regulated environments including CNI and HMG

• In depth knowledge of NCSC CAF and related Government assurance models

• Recognised auditing qualification such as ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or equivalent

• Demonstrable experience leading audit teams and managing client relationships

Additional Requirements

• Active UK SC clearance as a minimum is essential, DV highly desirable

• UK sole nationals only due to the sensitivity of the work

• Ability to travel to client sites where required

We are open to both permanent professionals and experienced contractors seeking their next engagement.