Senior Information Assurance Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Senior Information Assurance Consultant for a fully remote contract role of 3 to 6 months. The ideal candidate will develop ISMS aligned with industry standards, leading security management processes while ensuring compliance and risk assessments. Relevant security qualifications and experience in information assurance are critical for this high-profile project.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in information assurance, cybersecurity, or risk management roles.
• Strong knowledge of ISO27001, NIST, PRISMA, and CoBIT frameworks.
• Eligibility for or holding active SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of security management processes.
• Develop and maintain an ISMS aligned with ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, PRISMA, and CoBIT.
• Conduct gap analyses and risk assessments for compliance.

Skills

Information Assurance

Cybersecurity

Risk Management

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

CISSP

CISM

ISO27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor

Job description

Job Title: Senior Information Assurance Consultant

Location: Fully Remote (UK-based candidates)

Contract Type: Contract – 3 to 6 months

Clearance: Candidates must be eligible for SC (Security Clearance) or hold active SC clearance. Subject to client approval, candidates may start prior to full clearance.

Role Overview:

Seeking an experienced Senior Information Assurance Consultant to develop and implement security management processes for a high-profile service, establishing a comprehensive ISMS aligned with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead design and implementation of security management processes.
2. Develop and maintain an ISMS aligned with ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, PRISMA, and CoBIT.
3. Conduct gap analyses and risk assessments for compliance.
4. Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to embed security practices.
5. Provide guidance on information assurance, governance, and risk strategies.
6. Support audit and certification activities with proper documentation and controls.
7. Proven experience in information assurance, cybersecurity, or risk management roles.
8. Strong knowledge of ISO27001, NIST, PRISMA, and CoBIT frameworks.
9. Ability to design and implement ISMS in complex environments.
10. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
11. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ISO27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, or equivalent.
12. Eligibility for or holding active SC clearance is required.