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Information Assurance Risk Consutant
London (Full Time, Permanent)
Information Assurance Risk Consutant - London, South East
Senior Information Assurance Consultant CISSP, CLAS. UK Government, HMG, IS027001. Our client is a Management Consultancy with clients in both the public and private sectors..
They advise at senior levels on complex business problems, but we also take a hands-on role, to ensure the solutions aren't just conceived, they are actually delivered. Their ethos is to stand side-by-side with their clients until the real-world benefits of investment and change programmes are realised.
They are now looking for experienced Senior Information Assurance (IA) Consultant to ensure the successful delivery of their Security & 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.
Applicants for this position must have the right to work in the UK without restriction. .
The Requirements Senior Information Assurance Consultant / IT Security Risk Consultant. Good first degree and relevant professional qualifications.. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent.. Associate/full membership of the Institute of Information Security Professionals (IISP) with ITPC.. Membership of CESG Listed Advisor Scheme (CLAS).. Demonstrable experience of conducting risk assessments in accordance with HMG Information Assurance standards No 1 and No 2 (able to document risks and their management). Able to communicate risks to client stakeholders. Subject matter expert - leadership and knowledge sharing with others, documenting and reviewing others documentation of risks and their management in accordance with the HMG Information Assurance Standars No 2 as implemented by the client. Significant experience of delivering technical consultancy within UK Government. Evidence of providing technical IA solutions to complex scenarios. Evidence of conducting compliance audits e.g. against ISO27001. Broad and expert knowledge of HMG Information Assurance Policies, Standards and Guidelines, with working knowledge of the Security Policy Framework (especially Part 4) and the CESG IA Portfolio. Programme/project management experience. 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. The Responsibilities Senior Information Assurance Consultant / IT Security Risk Consultant. Conduct a lead security role in complex IA scenarios that involve multiple tasks and IA. consultants, improving the risk management processes by understanding the client's aims, culture and portfolio. Deliver products and services to the highest level of quality and within time and budget. constraints in accordance with leadership and management of Service Delivery Manager (SDM) and service proposition/tasking/workbook.. Provide regular progress and quality reports to the Service Delivery Management.. Conduct in-depth risk assessments that involve innovative thinking to address challenging IA scenarios that push the boundaries of HMG Information Assurance Standard No 1 (Parts 1 and 2).. Conduct compliance testing to deliver security solutions. . Build successful working relationships with key customers and stakeholders improving understanding of the value of the Security & Risk Consultancy Services. Conduct detailed scoping appraisals designed to establish the security requirements, costs and resources of delivering systems and/or services. Produce accreditation strategies and plans to address the requirements of multiple systems and/or services. Establish a detailed understanding of the clients' major security architectures to enable the provision of consistent and valued IA advice and provide maximum employability. Identify areas of IA weakness at client sites and produce detailed remediation plans. Take an active role in the improvement, growth and business development of Atkins' Information Assurance Consultancy Services. Lead on continued improvement (Pace, Agility, VfM, Capability and Complexity) of the provision of the services through embracing and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. Mentor and develop less experienced IA consultants. Deputise for the IA Service Delivery Manager or other Lead Practitioner.
The Individual - Extensive experience of delivering technical consultancy within UK Government and the private sector. Excellent communicator at all levels and situations, coupled with solid report writing abilities.. Ability to work as part of a team in a multi-discipline environment and in a matrix organisation. Broad and detailed 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. Ability to work within a performance management culture. 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 named HMG clients. Ambition to work in a challenging and rewarding role that provides real benefit to clients that make use of cutting-edge technology. 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.
