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Consultant – Information Assurance & Secure by Design

Manchester, GBFull-time2026-10-20 → 2026-11-13
Hybrid · United Kingdom

Core

Deliver security assurance and Secure by Design outcomes across complex UK Government, Defence and Government Supply Chain programmes.

Role type

Senior IC Information Assurance & Secure by Design Consultant

Builds

Security strategies, compliance measures, accreditation evidence, and risk mitigation plans for UK public sector clients.

Domain

UK Government, Defence, and Critical National Infrastructure Security

Required skills

Secure system lifecycle principles, risk-based assurance, NIST/NCSC/GovS 007 frameworks, stakeholder management, project delivery, cloud security standards, security policy development, threat and risk assessment.

Preferred skills

CISSP/CISM certifications, ISO 27001, experience in regulated environments, cloud-based solution security.

Technologies

NIST, NCSC, GovS 007, Cloud Security frameworks

Responsibilities

Shape and deliver Security Information Assurance and Secure by Design activities; engage with senior stakeholders to align cybersecurity initiatives; provide expert security compliance advice and risk assessments; mentor Analysts and contribute to internal methodologies; support business development bids and proposals.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities