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# Cyber and Information Assurance Security Consultants

- **Company:** Forward Role Recruitment
- **Location:** Gloucester, UK
- **Salary:** £65,000.0 - £95,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Software System Penetration Testing, Cyber Security, Network Security, Systems Architecture, Software Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.forwardrole.com/jobs/174761cyberandinformationassurancesecurityconsultants/#apply-now

## About the Role

We're looking for people who can make a real impact. You should have:

 * Proven experience in Cyber Security & Information Assurance within Defence or UK Government environments.
 * Strong understanding of risk management frameworks
 * Working technical knowledge across areas such as network security, secure system architecture, vulnerability assessment/penetration testing concepts, and cloud or infrastructure security controls.
 * Familiarity with government and defence security standards such as:

 * HMG/NCSC IA Policies and Guidelines
 * JSP440 and other MoD IA standards
 * Cyber Essentials
 * NIST, NIS-D

You will ideally hold CISM / CISSP or similar higher level recognised and current Information Security or Assurance certification

Excellent stakeholder communication skills - you can clearly explain complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Security Clearance
Due to the highly sensitive nature of the work, all applicants must hold valid eDV clearance.

## Description

* Deliver expert security advice for BAU, technical refresh, and new project initiatives.
 * Implement and improve governance models aligned with client business needs.
 * Identify cyber risks and propose risk-based mitigation strategies.
 * Conduct compliance assessments across systems and processes to evaluate cyber and information assurance posture.
 * Assess technical security controls across networks, systems, and infrastructure - including vulnerability management, security architecture reviews, and technical risk assessments - to inform wider assurance judgements.
 * Develop, refine, or review security policies and procedures to align with corporate and regulatory standards.
 * Build strong relationships with clients and internal teams to enhance the value of Cyber Security & Information Assurance services delivered.


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