Security Assurance Consultant

Project Security Assurance Consultant

We are looking for a Security Assurance specialist for a 12-month contract, inside IR35, working for a regular client of ours on a customer programme in the Defence Sector.

Experience working on MoD projects is essential and current SC clearance is strongly preferred.

Project Security Assurance Consultant - responsibilities

• Manage security assurance activities and milestones
• Ensure Secure By Design & other defence standards are adhered to
• Ensure security of suppliers & supply chain via project processes and governance
• Work with suppliers to plan security activities
• Conduct cyber security risk & threat assessments
• Recommend security controls, technologies and solutions
• Develop, implement & manage information security management systems

Project Security Assurance Consultant - responsibilities

• Strong security assurance experience including relevant frameworks eg ISO27005, NIST SP800
• Good knowledge of Information Assurance and Information Security Management systems
• Good written & verbal communication skills, including report writing
• Experience with MoD security policies e.g. Defence Manual of Security
• CISSP or other accreditation would be beneficial
• Experience of Satellite Comms would be very useful