Lead Security Integration Specialist in Reading, Berkshire

Lead Security Integration Specialist (Contract)

We are looking for an experienced Lead Security Integration Specialist to drive the integration of security governance, threat intelligence, and risk management across complex engineering environments. Working autonomously, you'll bridge the gap between engineering, security, digital teams, and senior stakeholders, ensuring security is embedded within systems, processes, and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse engineering processes and architectures to identify and implement security integration opportunities.
• Assess cyber threats and emerging risks, guiding proactive security strategies.
• Lead cross-functional teams and represent security within governance forums and stakeholder meetings.
• Develop and enhance security integration policies, processes, and engineering deliverables.
• Support the creation of:
  • Product Security Integration Policy
  • Security Risk Management Integration Process
  • Risk Assessment Integration Frameworks
  • Threat Integration Plans
• Drive alignment between engineering risk management, product security, and wider business functions.
• Review current threat modelling approaches and support DevSecOps integration initiatives.

Requirements

Essential

• Strong background in cyber security, risk management, and security governance.
• Must have an active Security Clearance.
• Experience integrating security within engineering or technical environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security qualification.
• Knowledge of:
  • NIST 800-53
  • NIST 800-30
  • NIST 800-37

Desirable

• Degree or equivalent experience.
• NIST CSF knowledge.
• CRISC certification.
• CNSSI 1253 experience.

This is a highly visible contract opportunity suited to a senior security professional who can translate complex security and risk requirements into practical engineering processes while influencing stakeholders at all levels.