Defence Security Assurance Specialist (GRC & Cloud)

Consult; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 111,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Consult is seeking an experienced Security Assurance Advisor to support governance, risk and compliance for secure networks and cloud environments within a UK defence-related setting. Location options include London, Epsom, Birmingham, Manchester, with a Hybrid working model.

The role is a 12-month assignment with day rate £600-£700 Inside IR35. Responsibilities include maintaining security approvals, risk assessments, DCC compliance, audits, and alignment with MOD standards.

Qualifications

• Proven cyber security experience within a UK MOD or defence-related environment.
• Strong governance, risk management and compliance knowledge.
• Familiarity with UK MOD security standards (Def Stan 05-138, CSM, Secure by Design, ISNs).
• Knowledge of UK Government security standards (SPF, NCSC Cloud/SaaS principles, Cyber Essentials).
• Experience with risk assessments using IS1 and NIST SP 800-30.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to engage senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support secure network security assurance frameworks and procedures.
• Maintain accreditations and perform risk assessments and compliance evidence.
• Conduct security assessments of core cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365).
• Support Defence Cyber Certification (DCC) compliance.
• Engage with MOD representatives and other stakeholders.
• Monitor security standards and update assurance processes.
• Provide reporting and assurance metrics.

Skills

Security assurance

GRC

Risk assessment

Compliance

Cloud security

MOD standards

Stakeholder communication

Documentation

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Consult is seeking an experienced Security Assurance Advisor to support governance, risk and compliance for secure networks and cloud environments within a UK defence-related setting. Location options include London, Epsom, Birmingham, Manchester, with a Hybrid working model.

The role is a 12-month assignment with day rate £600-£700 Inside IR35. Responsibilities include maintaining security approvals, risk assessments, DCC compliance, audits, and alignment with MOD standards.