Information Security Engineer

Berkeley Square IT; Swindon; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A public sector client is seeking an experienced Information Security Engineer to ensure that security considerations are embedded into technology initiatives. This role focuses on cyber security, data protection, and industry standards throughout the project lifecycle. Candidates should have a strong understanding of Secure by Design principles and experience with compliance frameworks. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential. This is a contract role at £650 per day inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Secure by Design principles and security-by-default approaches.
• Experience in cyber risk assessment, threat modelling, and third-party risk management.
• Familiarity with security compliance frameworks such as Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, NIST.
• Demonstrable experience supporting DPIAs and understanding data protection/security intersection.
• Experience working in agile delivery environments and with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to translate complex security topics into actionable business insights.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Skills

Secure by Design principles

Cyber risk assessment

Threat modelling

Third-party risk management

Security compliance frameworks

Data protection/security

Agile delivery environments

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Job description

Information Security Engineer - £650 p/d inside IR35

My public sector client is seeking an experiencedInformation Security Engineer to join their team.

They are seeking a Secure by Design Specialist to embed security considerations into every stage of their technology change initiatives. This role will ensure that cyber security, data protection, and industry security standards are actively incorporated into project lifecycles from ideation through to delivery, reducing risk exposure and avoiding costly late-stage redesigns.

Candidates MUST have the following skills / experience:

• Strong understanding of Secure by Design principles and security-by-default approaches.
• Experience in cyber risk assessment, threat modelling, and third-party risk management.
• Familiarity with security compliance frameworks such as Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, NIST, etc.
• Demonstrable experience supporting DPIAs and understanding data protection/security intersection.
• Experience working in agile delivery environments and with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to translate complex security topics into actionable business insights.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.