Information Assurance Consultant

Overview

In this contract role, you drive information assurance, quality, and resilience across a major cybersecurity programme. You will work with security, project, testing, and operations teams to embed governance, assurance, and quality standards in delivery. Your focus includes risk management, business continuity planning, and metrics to demonstrate compliance in a highly regulated environment. This position is remote with occasional client-site visits and requires active SC clearance. You will shape assurance practices and produce clear guidance and documentation to support both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Information Assurance frameworks, policies, and processes
• Conduct assurance reviews to validate alignment with regulatory and organisational requirements
• Provide guidance on quality assurance and quality management best practices
• Plan, execute, and evaluate Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery activities
• Develop and maintain business continuity plans and disaster recovery procedures
• Monitor compliance with assurance, governance, and quality standards
• Assist with risk assessments and identify improvement opportunities across services
• Collaborate with project teams to embed quality and resilience throughout delivery lifecycles
• Contribute to audit preparation, governance, and assurance reporting
• Produce documentation, reports, and recommendations for stakeholders
• Promote continuous improvement across assurance and quality functions

Key requirements

• Proven experience in Information Assurance, Governance, Risk & Compliance, or Quality Assurance environments
• Strong understanding of Information Assurance principles and controls
• Experience delivering or supporting QA and Quality Management activities
• Experience developing or testing Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans
• Knowledge of risk management, compliance, and assurance frameworks
• Experience conducting reviews, assessments, audits, or assurance activities
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to produce high-quality reports and recommendations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience in complex enterprise, government, or regulated environments

• Stakeholder engagement
• Communication
• Analytical thinking
• Information Assurance
• Quality Assurance (QA)
• Quality Management

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