Senior Information Assurance Consultant

Undisclosed; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment service is seeking a Senior Information Assurance Consultant to develop and implement security management processes remotely. The role is critical for establishing a comprehensive Information Security Management System (ISMS) aligned with industry standards. Candidates must have relevant clearance or eligibility for SC and demonstrate expertise in information assurance, cyber security, and risk management.

Qualifications

• Experience in information assurance or cyber security roles.
• Strong knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, PRISMA, and CoBIT.
• Eligibility for SC clearance or holding active SC clearance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Information Assurance

Cyber Security

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Relevant certifications like CISSP, CISM, ISO27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Undisclosed

Experienced Banking Recruiter | Connecting Top Talent with Leading Financial Institutions | Specialising in Strategic Hires and Talent Acquisition

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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