Cyber and Information Assurance Security Consultant
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Cyber and Information Assurance Security Consultants
Salary: £50,000 - £85,000 + bonus
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucester (Hybrid Working)
Clearance Required: eDV clearance
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.
Your Role
As a Cyber Security & Information Assurance Consultant, you will:
- 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.
- 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
We're looking for people who can make a real impact. You should have:
- Proven experience in Cyber Security & Information Assurance within Defence or UK Government environments.
- Strong understanding of risk management frameworks
- 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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⭐ Highlight your eDV clearance prominently at the top of your CV as this is mandatory for the role
🎯 Emphasise specific experience with JSP440 and MoD IA standards as these are key requirements for Defence work
📊 Quantify your security achievements: 'Conducted compliance assessments across 15 systems, improving security posture by 40%'
🔒 Showcase your CISM/CISSP certification and any other recognised security qualifications prominently
🤝 Demonstrate your ability to communicate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders with specific examples
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- •Implemented JSP440-compliant governance models across 8 Defence systems, reducing security gaps by 65% within 6-month programme
- •Conducted comprehensive compliance assessments for 12 government clients, identifying 47 critical vulnerabilities and delivering risk mitigation strategies
- •Developed security policies aligned with HMG/NCSC guidelines for 5 high-security programmes, achieving 100% regulatory compliance within deadline
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Your Cyber Security & Information Assurance Consultant role at Forward Role's client represents exactly the national security focus I want to develop in my career. With proven experience in Defence environments and expertise in JSP440 and HMG/NCSC IA standards, I am well-positioned to deliver the expert security advice your clients require.
My background in implementing risk management frameworks and conducting compliance assessments across government systems has prepared me to support your mission-critical programmes. I hold current eDV clearance and CISM certification, enabling me to contribute immediately to your high-security client base.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you implement a risk management framework aligned with JSP440 standards?
- ›Describe your approach to conducting compliance assessments for government systems
- ›How do you ensure security policies align with both HMG/NCSC guidelines and business needs?
- ›What's your experience with NIST and NIS-D frameworks in a Defence context?
- ›How would you identify and mitigate cyber risks in a high-security environment?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- ›Describe a situation where you had to build relationships with difficult clients or internal teams
- ›Give an example of when you identified a significant cyber risk and how you addressed it
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt your approach when implementing security governance
- ›Describe a challenging compliance assessment you conducted and how you handled obstacles
STAR answer examples
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Tell me about a time you had to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Describe a situation where you had to build relationships with difficult clients or internal teams