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Security Assurance Consultant

Location – Hybrid, 3 days in the office (locations include Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester, Birmingham, Blackpool, Cardiff, London)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Security Assurance Consultant to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team responsible for safeguarding information, systems, and people. This role plays a key part in supporting a major public sector client to protect sensitive data, uphold compliance standards, and maintain the security of both staff and service users.

As a Security Assurance Consultant, you will analyse and interpret complex information, assess the effectiveness of security controls, and support the production of high-quality assurance reports. Working closely with the Security Assurance SEO and wider security function, you’ll contribute directly to maintaining a secure and resilient environment that enables the organisation to deliver its critical objectives confidently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the assessment of people, process, and technology controls to form a clear view of overall security posture.
• Record and maintain accurate, evidence-based findings in assurance systems.
• Assist in testing security controls and drafting comprehensive assurance reports.
• Contribute to incident reviews and provide post-incident assurance support.
• Continuously develop knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and risk methodologies.
• Represent the Security Assurance function and present findings to key stakeholders.

Candidates must hold one of the following certs – CISM, CRISC, CISSP, CISA, CGEIT, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

Due to the nature of the role, a Security clearance is required.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Consulting and Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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