Information Security Consultant

Protection Group International; City Of London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm is looking for experienced Information Security Consultants to join their contractor pool. The role involves engaging with clients on Information Security Governance and Compliance, providing consultancy services, and supporting various compliance initiatives. Candidates should have demonstrable consultancy experience and knowledge of standards such as ISO 27001 and PCI DSS. The firm values diversity and inclusion, striving to build a supportive environment for all its team members.

Qualifications

• Proven experience providing Information Assurance consultancy.
• Experience in PCI DSS, NIST CSF, DORA, GDPR/DPA.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments and forming risk management policies.

Responsibilities

• Engaging with clients on Information Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance.
• Providing compliance services for ISO 27001, data protection, and other regulatory needs.
• Supporting ISMS design, GDPR assessments, PCI DSS guidance, and assurance reviews.

Skills

People and relationship management

Information Assurance consultancy

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer

Business Continuity accreditation

Cloud Security accreditation

Tools

ISO 27001

PCI DSS

NIST CSF

GDPR

Job description

Call for Contractor CVs: Information Security Consultant

PGI is seeking experienced Information Security Consultants to join our contractor pool. PGI is a global consultancy supporting organisations in building digital resilience. Our contractors deliver solutions directly to clients and help them strengthen internal security capabilities.

We are looking for specialists who can help clients maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their information assets. This includes implementing technical and procedural controls, supporting compliance initiatives, and guiding organisations through key security standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NIST CSF, Business Continuity, and data protection regulations.

What you’ll be doing:

• Engaging confidently with clients relating to solving Information Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance problems.
• Providing hands‑on compliance and consultancy services across a range of requirements for clients, such as ISO 27001, business continuity, data protection, DORA, or other regulatory compliance needs, including IASME Cyber Essentials.
• Support colleagues in delivery by also assisting with:
  • Information Security Management System (ISMS) design and implementation
  • GDPR gap assessments and implementation support
  • PCI DSS scoping, gap assessments, implementation guidance, and compliance reporting
  • Maturity Assessments
  • Third‑party / supplier assurance reviews
• Providing expertise to enhance our international capacity‑building offer and value.
• Contribute towards the maintenance of PGI’s own accreditations, including ISO 27001, ISO 9001 and business continuity as well as compliance with data protection regulations.
• Maintaining your own continuing professional development, keeping up to date with security industry trends and best practices,

On day one you will bring:

• Proven people and relationship management skills.
• Demonstrable experience providing Information Assurance consultancy.
• Experience in or knowledge of the PCI DSS standard, NIST CSF, DORA, GDPR/DPA.
• ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, Business Continuity or Cloud Security accreditations are highly desirable.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments and forming risk management policies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present to clients and business stakeholders.
• A positive approach to problem‑solving and possesses the ability to work smart and collaboratively to prioritise and set deadlines.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at PGI

As a British company which operates internationally, we draw strength from the diversity of our people. Without our diverse team, we couldn’t do the work we do. We are involved in projects across 80+ geographies, our people speak 25+ languages and come from a variety of backgrounds. By hiring and cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, we can uphold values that enable every member of the team to thrive, while delivering novel solutions to novel problems.

Accessibility at PGI

Every individual has different requirements, so we are committed to implementing reasonable adjustments to mitigate physical and non‑physical barriers in the workplace.

We strive to make the recruitment process as accessible as possible, but if you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch.

Please note: We are not accepting applications or speculative profiles from any recruitment agencies. If we require additional resource, we will reach out to you. This is not an active vacancy. We are building a pool of subcontractors to support work on an ad‑hoc basis.