SC-Cleared InfoSec Consultant | Defence & Security

Opus Recruitment Solutions Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Opus Recruitment Solutions Limited is seeking an Information Security Consultant to deliver security advisory services across client environments in a UK hybrid role. Active SC clearance is essential to sit within the governance and assurance activities and support security programmes for regulated clients.

You will work with senior stakeholders, applying ISO 27001, NIST CSF and other government standards, conducting risk assessments and helping embed robust controls. Sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Active SC clearance is essential for this role.
• Experience in security risk assessments and mitigating controls.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CAF, and JSP440 frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver information security consultancy across client engagements.
• Conduct risk assessments and support risk management activities.
• Advise on security frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CAF, JSP440.
• Support Cyber Essentials, Gov Assure, threat modelling, and assurance activities.
• Perform ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and Cyber Essentials assessments.
• Maintain security certifications and accreditations.
• Analyze findings and present clear recommendations to stakeholders.
• Stay updated with evolving security standards and regulations.

Skills

Information Security

Cyber Security

Governance

Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Communication

Education

Degree in Cyber Security/Info Security/CS

Tools

Azure

AWS

Job description

Opus Recruitment Solutions Limited is seeking an Information Security Consultant to deliver security advisory services across client environments in a UK hybrid role. Active SC clearance is essential to sit within the governance and assurance activities and support security programmes for regulated clients.

You will work with senior stakeholders, applying ISO 27001, NIST CSF and other government standards, conducting risk assessments and helping embed robust controls. Sponsorship is not offered.