Senior Information Assurance Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is looking for a Senior Information Assurance Consultant to guide the establishment of security management processes for a new service. This fully remote role demands significant expertise in developing an Information Security Management System (ISMS) aligned with industry standards like ISO27001 and NIST, as well as eligibility for Security Clearance. Join a critical programme that impacts information security practices across diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Requires eligibility for SC clearance or active SC clearance.
• Proven experience in information assurance or cyber security.
• Strong knowledge of ISO27001, NIST, PRISMA, and CoBIT frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of security management processes.
• Develop and maintain a unified ISMS aligned with relevant frameworks.
• Conduct gap analyses and risk assessments for compliance.

Skills

Information Assurance

Cyber Security

Risk Management

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

CISSP

CISM

ISO27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor or equivalent

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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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 be permitted to start the role prior to clearance being fully completed.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Information Assurance Consultant to lead the development and implementation of security management processes for a new, high-profile service. This role will be instrumental in establishing and integrating a comprehensive Information Security Management System (ISMS) aligned with multiple industry standards and frameworks.

This is a fully remote position, offering flexibility while working on a critical and impactful programme. As the role involves working with sensitive information, eligibility for SC clearance or holding active SC clearance is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of security management processes for a new service offering.
• Develop and maintain a unified ISMS aligned with ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, PRISMA, and CoBIT frameworks.
• Conduct gap analyses and risk assessments to ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across technical and business teams to embed security best practices throughout the service lifecycle.
• Provide expert guidance on information assurance, governance, and risk management strategies.
• Support audit and certification activities, ensuring documentation and controls are in place and effective.
• Proven experience in information assurance, cyber security, or risk management roles.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with ISO27001, NIST, PRISMA, and CoBIT frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement ISMS in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ISO27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, or equivalent.
• Eligibility for SC clearance or active SC clearance is required.