Security Assurance Consultant

Sanderson; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security consultancy is seeking a Security Assurance Consultant to join their collaborative team. This hybrid role involves supporting a major public sector client with information security. Key responsibilities include assessing security controls, analyzing complex information, and drafting assurance reports. Successful candidates will have a relevant security certification and strong analytical skills. Competitive salary ranges from £50,000 to £65,000.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold one of the specified security certifications.
• Experience in security assessments and control testing is essential.
• Knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and risk methodologies is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the assessment of people, process, and technology controls.
• Record and maintain accurate, evidence-based findings.
• Assist in testing security controls and drafting assurance reports.
• Contribute to incident reviews and provide support.
• Continuously develop knowledge in security frameworks.

Skills

Security assessment

Analytical skills

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CISM, CRISC, CISSP, CISA, CGEIT, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

Job description

Security Assurance Consultant

Location – Hybrid, 3 days in the office (locations include Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester, Birmingham, Blackpool, Cardiff, London)

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Security Assurance Consultant to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team responsible for safeguarding information, systems, and people. This role plays a key part in supporting a major public sector client to protect sensitive data, uphold compliance standards, and maintain the security of both staff and service users.

As a Security Assurance Consultant, you will analyse and interpret complex information, assess the effectiveness of security controls, and support the production of high-quality assurance reports. Working closely with the Security Assurance SEO and wider security function, you’ll contribute directly to maintaining a secure and resilient environment that enables the organisation to deliver its critical objectives confidently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the assessment of people, process, and technology controls to form a clear view of overall security posture.
• Record and maintain accurate, evidence-based findings in assurance systems.
• Assist in testing security controls and drafting comprehensive assurance reports.
• Contribute to incident reviews and provide post-incident assurance support.
• Continuously develop knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and risk methodologies.
• Represent the Security Assurance function and present findings to key stakeholders.

Candidates must hold one of the following certs - CISM, CRISC, CISSP, CISA, CGEIT, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

Due to the nature of the role, a Security clearance is required.