Junior Information Assurance Consultant

CBSbutler Ltd.; Vauxhall; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity consultancy seeks a Junior Information Assurance Consultant to provide guidance on security across various projects. This role includes conducting audits, offering security advice, and collaborating with different teams. Candidates should have a degree in IT or related field, relevant certifications, and active SC clearance. This position is primarily on-site in Vauxhall with a contract lasting 12 months or more.

Qualifications

• Degree or recognized higher education in an IT-related field.
• Security certifications from recognized bodies.
• Strong background in information security, risk management, and assurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide project-level guidance on information assurance.
• Conduct security audits and risk assessments.
• Deliver advice on IT security and stay current with developments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to reduce organizational risk.
• Offer formal technical security assurance.
• Support incident management activities with technical guidance.
• Participate in security and project working groups.

Skills

Information security

Risk management

Cybersecurity

Education

Degree in an IT-related field

Security certifications (e.g., GIAC)

Job description

Junior Information Assurance Consultant

Rate: £440 - £480 per day
Outside IR35
Clearance: SC Clearance
Location: Vauxhall, London - approx. 2-3 days per week on-site
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: 12 months+

Overview

We are seeking a Junior Information Assurance Consultant to support the organisation's Cyber & Information Assurance (C&IA) function. This role provides security assurance direction across major programmes and business functions-including Data Analytics and IT-while also supporting a variety of smaller projects and workstreams.

You will ensure that the technical, procedural, and physical controls used to protect organisational data are robust, appropriate, and compliant with all relevant government and legislative requirements. The position involves close collaboration with multiple security teams and business units to consolidate information and support wider operational functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide project-level C&IA guidance, helping define security requirements and appropriate information security controls.

• Conduct security audits and risk assessments to ensure adherence to Government Security Classifications, laws, standards, and regulations.

• Deliver expert advice on IT security, staying current with developments in network, application, and communications security, as well as emerging technologies.

• Collaborate with Cyber Operations, Physical Security, Personnel Security, and other stakeholders to reduce organisational risk.

• Offer formal technical security assurance; review architectures and system designs to ensure appropriate protection of information and processing facilities.

• Support incident management activities with technical guidance.

• Participate in security and project working groups and relevant governance forums.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or recognised higher education in an IT-related field and/or

• Security certifications from recognised bodies (e.g., GIAC, etc.)

• Strong background in information security, risk management, and assurance within secure or government environments.

• Active SC clearance