Cyber Risk and Assurance Consultant

The Cyber Risk and Assurance Consultant will be instrumental in supporting the implementation, enhancement, and enforcement of our ISMS. Reporting to the Business Assurance Lead, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders across the organisation, providing expert guidance on cyber risk management and assurance matters. Your responsibilities will include conducting internal audits, analysing security incidents, and championing best practices to safeguard our digital assets.,

• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of the ISMS, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and client requirements.


• Collaborate with the Cyber Risk & Assurance Manager and Information Security Manager to identify and address information security risks.


• Support the delivery of information assurance plans and facilitate communication with key stakeholders.


• Plan, coordinate, and execute internal audits of the ISMS, including the identification of non-compliances and corrective actions.


• Analyse audit results and security incidents to propose improvements and drive continuous enhancement of security measures.


• Liaise with SOC analysts and IT personnel to respond effectively to identified events and incidents.


• Support external audits, inspections, or investigations to meet client and regulatory requirements.


• Provide guidance and support to project and business managers on information security practices.
  
  Good knowledge of information security management practices and systems, supported by appropriate education and qualification, e.g., Certificate in an Information Security Management related subject or degree level, or working towards it.


• Trained internal Information Assurance auditor.


• Working towards or membership of a relevant professional institute (e.g., The Chartered Institute of Information Security or BCS).


• Proficiency in ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, and NCSC best practices.


Desirable Requirements:

• Experience in developing and implementing security best practices within a software development environment.


• Familiarity with defence or civil nuclear security sectors, Secure-by-Design principles, and Microsoft security tools.


Due to the nature of the work that Frazer-Nash Consultancy undertake, candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.