Oxford or Hampshire | HybridCirca £65,365 per annum + benefitsPermanent | Full time (flexible)We’re looking for a highly skilled Senior Information Assurance & Risk Specialist to help shape secure, modern digital services in a complex highly secure environment. This is a senior technical role where you’ll lead through expertise, coaching and collaboration—not line management.You’ll apply your strong technical background to assess security controls, guide secure-by-design decisions and support the organisation in managing risk across both established and emerging technologies. From cloud and Microsoft platforms to AI, LLMs and facial recognition, you’ll bring clarity, rigour and practical insight to ensure decisions are safe, proportionate and evidence-based.You’ll lead SyAP assessments, produce high-quality assurance evidence and help align policies and standards with national expectations. You’ll also uplift colleagues through mentoring, translating complex concepts into plain language and supporting a maturing IA function.What you’ll bringStrong technical security background (cloud, MS stack, architecture, modern tech risks)Applied IA experience: NIST, security controls, risk assessmentAbility to coach others and communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholdersExperience in a regulated environment (policing, HMG, MoD or similar)Collaborative, proactive approach with high integrityAct as a visible advocate for high standards of information assurance.Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. CISSP, CISMP, Information Security certifications) are also preferred. A full UK driving licence is essential due to travel and operational flexibility requirements.The Package30 days annual leave plus bank holidaysHybrid and flexible working arrangementsCareer development pathways and continuous professional learningA wide range of wellbeing support services and staff networksLifestyle and discount schemesLocal Government Pension SchemeVetting and eligibilityAll roles require government level vetting. This includes checks on identity, criminal records, financial history and relevant associations. You will need five years of continuous UK residency to enable the necessary background checks to be completed.If you’re motivated by purposeful work and want to influence how emerging technologies are secured, we’d love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr