Cyber and Information Assurance Security Consultants

Hybrid in Gloucester·Full-time·Added 3 months ago (last checked 29 Oct)

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Our summary

Salary: £65,000 - £95,000 a year
About £4,020 - £5,470 a month after tax.
Work mode: Hybrid, Gloucester
Contract: Full-time
Closing date: Apply by Thursday 26 November

Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

Proven experience in Cyber Security & Information Assurance within Defence or UK Government environments.
Strong understanding of risk management frameworks
Working technical knowledge across areas such as network security, secure system architecture, vulnerability assessment/penetration testing concepts, and cloud or infrastructure security controls.
Familiarity with government and defence security standards such as:
HMG/NCSC IA Policies and Guidelines
JSP440 and other MoD IA standards
Cyber Essentials
NIST, NIS-D
You will ideally hold CISM / CISSP or similar higher level recognised and current Information Security or Assurance certification
Excellent stakeholder communication skills - you can clearly explain complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Security Clearance
Due to the highly sensitive nature of the work, all applicants must hold valid eDV clearance.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Cyber and Information Assurance Security Consultants
Salary: £65,000 - £95,000 + DV bonus
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucester (Hybrid Working)
Clearance Required: eDV clearance

The role

Join a Leading Consultancy Driving National Security Innovation

FR Secure is partnering with a rapidly expanding consultancy that delivers cutting-edge cyber and information assurance solutions for high-security government and industry clients. We're looking for multiple Cyber Security & Information Assurance Consultants to support long-term, mission-critical programmes in the National Security sector.

What you'll do

Your Role
As a Cyber Security & Information Assurance Consultant, you will:

Deliver expert security advice for BAU, technical refresh, and new project initiatives.
Implement and improve governance models aligned with client business needs.
Identify cyber risks and propose risk-based mitigation strategies.
Conduct compliance assessments across systems and processes to evaluate cyber and information assurance posture.
Assess technical security controls across networks, systems, and infrastructure - including vulnerability management, security architecture reviews, and technical risk assessments - to inform wider assurance judgements.
Develop, refine, or review security policies and procedures to align with corporate and regulatory standards.
Build strong relationships with clients and internal teams to enhance the value of Cyber Security & Information Assurance services delivered.

What You Bring

What You Bring
We're looking for people who can make a real impact. You should have:

About Forward Role

Industry: Recruitment

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About the company & team

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