Information Assurance Consultant - SC Cleared

Matchtech; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the Defence & Security sector is seeking an experienced Information Assurance Consultant for a one-year contract role within a prestigious government agency in London. You will engage in critical projects impacting national security, applying your expertise in IT cyber security and cloud security practices. This role offers competitive contract arrangements and the potential for extension based on performance.

Benefits

Competitive contract arrangements

High-profile government agency involvement

Potential for contract extension

Engagement in critical national security projects

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in IT cyber security and cloud security practices.
• Strong understanding of information security principles and frameworks.
• Security Clearance - SC minimum required.
• Familiarity with SFIA levels 3/4.
• Ability to be on-site in London 2-3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain information assurance and cyber security strategies.
• Provide expert advice on cloud security and IT cyber security practices.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigative measures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security policies and standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance information security frameworks.
• Review and improve security documentation and procedures.

Skills

IT cyber security

Cloud security practices

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

Our client, a leading firm in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking an experienced Information Assurance Consultant to join their team for a contract role within the National Crime Agency based in London. This position is initially for one year, with the potential for an extension based on performance and project needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Implementing and maintaining information assurance and cyber security strategies
• Providing expert advice on cloud security and IT cyber security practices
• Conducting risk assessments and developing mitigative measures
• Ensuring compliance with relevant security policies and standards
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance information security frameworks
• Reviewing and improving security documentation and procedures
• Regularly liaising with the National Crime Agency to address security concerns
• Supporting the improvement of security cleared environments

Job Requirements

• Experience in IT cyber security and cloud security practices
• Strong understanding of information security principles and frameworks
• Security Clearance - SC minimum
• Familiarity with the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) levels 3/4
• Willingness to be on-site in London 2-3 days per week
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Benefits

• Competitive contract arrangements
• Opportunity to work within a high-profile government agency
• Potential for contract extension based on performance
• Engage in critical projects that impact national security
• Collaborative and challenging work environment

If you are an experienced Information Assurance Consultant with a passion for cyber security and looking for a contract role within a prestigious government agency, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity in London.