Lead Information Assurance Consultant

Our client is working with a government organisation to oversee and enhance their Information Assurance by providing solutions to risk-based problems.

This is a broad role covering Information Assurance, Security Architect and PERSEC, you will ideally have experience across all 3 areas to be considered for this role, but they are willing to train some gaps!

This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office in Gloucester.

• Work hand-in-hand with the customer to understand their security requirements and risks.
• Provide assurances to both the business and customer whilst providing innovative solutions.
• Implement, manage, and continually improve information assurance policies, procedures, and controls.
• Work hand in hand with the client to develop, implement, and maintain information and security architectures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify, assess, and prioritise security risks.
• Act as the trusted advisor to the programme by ensuring industry best practice and customer security requirements are implemented.
• Work closely with the customer to understand their requirements and problems and provide concise evidential findings and advice.
• Contribute to the development of PERSEC.
• Lead training and coaching sessions on security initiatives.

• Experience in a similar MOD or Government facing role.
• Excellent customer facing skills and happy to lead workshops and training sessions.
• Understands security requirements and how to design appropriate solutions.
• Knowledge of Information Assurance processes and procedures.
• Understanding of Secure by Design and Architecture.
• Experience developing Risk Management documents and controls, and the NIST Risk Management framework.
• Understanding of Cryptography.
• Working knowledge of ISO 27001.
• CISSP, CISM, CRISC, BCS CITP or similar security qualification.

• 25 days holiday (increasing to 27 days) + statutory public holidays.
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution).
• 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’.
• Flexible Benefits scheme.
• Discretionary Bonus scheme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• 37hr standard working week, with an early finish on Fridays whilst operating a ‘Hybrid Working Model’*
• Canteen facilities are available in some sites.

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

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