Job Title: Cyber Risk and Assurance Consultant 

Salary range: £42,000 to £58,500 per annum 

Location: Leatherhead or Bristol (flexible hybrid working, with time split between the office and working from home)  

Closing date for this role is 17th May but we encourage early applications

We have an excellent opportunity to be part of a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation in cybersecurity. Apply now to embark on a rewarding career journey with us. 

We prioritise innovation, excellence, and the highest standards of security in all our endeavours. As a Cyber Risk and Assurance Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our Information Security Management System (ISMS) and ensuring the integrity and resilience of our cyber defences. 

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.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• 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.

Requirements

Essential Requirements: 

• 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.

Benefits

We provide our people with an excellent benefits package that comprises:

• Happy To Talk Flexible Working
• Competitive salary [£42,000 - £58,500]
• Bonus scheme linked into company performance
• Company pension scheme
• Share purchase scheme
• Targeted professional development
• Paid membership fees to a professional institution
• Support in attaining professional membership
• 25 days' holiday entitlement
• Holiday sale and purchase scheme
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season rail ticket loan
• Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, as we believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to creating a dynamic and thriving workplace culture.