At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert cyber security advice and implement risk mitigation strategies.
- Company: Join a leading consultancy driving innovation in national security.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Must hold valid eDV clearance; excellent career advancement opportunities await.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in national security while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in Cyber Security & Information Assurance and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 95000 £ per year.
Join a Leading Consultancy Driving National Security Innovation. FR Secure is partnering with a rapidly expanding consultancy that delivers cutting-edge cyber and information assurance solutions for high-security government and industry clients. We're looking for multiple Cyber Security & Information Assurance Consultants to support long-term, mission-critical programmes in the National Security sector.
Salary: £65,000 - £95,000 + DV bonus
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucester (Hybrid Working)
Clearance Required: eDV clearance
Your Role
- Deliver expert security advice for BAU, technical refresh, and new project initiatives.
- Implement and improve governance models aligned with client business needs.
- Identify cyber risks and propose risk-based mitigation strategies.
- Conduct compliance assessments across systems and processes to evaluate cyber and information assurance posture.
- Assess technical security controls across networks, systems, and infrastructure - including vulnerability management, security architecture reviews, and technical risk assessments - to inform wider assurance judgements.
- Develop, refine, or review security policies and procedures to align with corporate and regulatory standards.
- Build strong relationships with clients and internal teams to enhance the value of Cyber Security & Information Assurance services delivered.
What You Bring
- Proven experience in Cyber Security & Information Assurance within Defence or UK Government environments.
- Strong understanding of risk management frameworks.
- Working technical knowledge across areas such as network security, secure system architecture, vulnerability assessment/penetration testing concepts, and cloud or infrastructure security controls.
- Familiarity with government and defence security standards such as:
- HMG/NCSC IA Policies and Guidelines
- JSP440 and other MoD IA standards
- Cyber Essentials
- NIST, NIS-D
- You will ideally hold CISM / CISSP or similar higher level recognised and current Information Security or Assurance certification.
- Excellent stakeholder communication skills - you can clearly explain complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Security Clearance
Due to the highly sensitive nature of the work, all applicants must hold valid eDV clearance.
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