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Information Assurance Consultant
Gloucestershire (Full Time, Permanent)
£45,000 - £60,000 / Year (£45K-£60K + benefits)
Information Assurance Consultant - Gloucestershire, South West, South West
Information Assurance Consultant/ Information Assurance and Risk Consultant - HMG Information Standards - CISSP, CLAS, CESG.IISP.

Our client is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm. They are looking for experienced Information Assurance (IA) Consultants to ensure the successful delivery of their Security and Risk Consultancy Services and to help maintain and develop the relationship with their clients. The opportunity is for a skilled IA practitioner to work in a challenging and rewarding role providing real benefit to clients that make use of cutting-edge technology
The Responsibilities - Information Assurance Consultant.
Conduct in-depth risk assessments in accordance with HMG Information Assurance Standards.
Communicate risks to client stakeholders and document risks and their management in accordance with the HMG Information Assurance Standard No 2 as implemented by the client.
Conduct compliance testing to deliver security solutions.
Assist in the production of client policies and procedures to meet HMG requirements.
Build up a knowledge of the client enterprise and security architecture to enable consistent and valued security advice.
Provide regular progress and quality reports to the Service Management.
Build successful working relationships with key stakeholders improving understanding of the value of the Security & Risk Consultancy Services.
Assist with the improvement of the risk management processes by understanding the client's aims, culture and portfolio.
Assist in the mentoring of less experienced consultants within the team .

The Requirements - Information Assurance and Risk Consltant.
Demonstrable experience of conducting risk assessments in accordance with HMG Information Assurance Standards No 1 and No 2.
Excellent communicator at all levels and situations, coupled with solid report writing abilities.
Broad knowledge of HMG Information Assurance Policies, Standards and Guidelines including Security Policy Framework and CESG Good Practice Guides.
Evidence of conducting audits e.g. against ISO27001.
Ambition to work in a challenging and rewarding role that provides real benefit to clients that make use of cutting-edge technology.
Ability to work as part of a team in a multi-discipline environment and in a matrix organisation.
Genuine self-starter and completer-finisher 'profiles.'
An interest in developing both technical and consultancy skills is essential..
A solid programme/project management background and previous experience of working with specific HMG clients would be ideal.
Associate/Full Membership of the Institute of Information Security Professionals (IISP) with ITPC...
Other relevant professional membership/qualifications such as CESG Listed Advisor Scheme (CLAS) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a security vetting process to DV level and offers of employment will be subject to relevant security clearance being granted..

Keywords - HMG, Government, DV, CISSP, CLAS, IT Information Assurance, Risk. IISP, ITPC.
Salary £45K-£60K plus benefits package - Location - Gloucestershire. South West.