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Technical Assurance Lead | Defence
I’m currently supporting a leading UK Cyber & Digital consultancy in the appointment of a Technical Assurance Lead for a major international defence programme.
This is a high-profile, long-term programme involving multiple sovereign nations, with the successful candidate playing a key role in establishing and maturing the programme’s Digital Assurance capability.
The Opportunity
This is a strategic technical assurance position, suited to an experienced professional who can operate confidently with senior stakeholders and provide direction across complex technical environments.
You will be responsible for developing the programme’s assurance approach, establishing the strategic technical baseline and providing senior-level assurance across digital capabilities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and mature the programme’s Digital Assurance capability
- Define and implement the assurance strategy and assurance plan
- Lead assurance activity across complex technical capabilities
- Provide assurance at formal design reviews and test events
- Establish the programme’s strategic technical baseline
- Produce high-quality strategic assurance and technical documentation
- Engage with senior client stakeholders and establish expectations around technical assurance
- Support activities relating to Authorisation to Operate (ATO)
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The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for an experienced technical assurance professional with a background in Defence or Critical National Infrastructure.
You should have:
- Active SC clearance
- Sole UK nationality – dual nationality cannot be accepted
- Demonstrable experience developing assurance strategies and plans
- Experience leading assurance across a complex programme
- Strong technical writing and documentation skills
- Experience working across defence networks, digital and/or security environments
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
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Package & Location
- Location: Reading
- On-site: 2 days per week – this requirement is non-negotiable
- Start: October/November 2026
- Employment: Permanent strongly preferred
This is an opportunity to join a major, long-term international defence programme and have genuine influence over the assurance strategy and technical direction of a complex digital environment.
If you are an experienced Technical Assurance Lead, Technical Architect, Digital Assurance Lead, Security Architect or similar professional with active SC clearance, I’d be very interested in speaking with you.
Please send me a message or your CV for a confidential discussion.
Due to the nature of the programme, active SC clearance and sole UK nationality are essential requirements.
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