Information Security Consultant
Job title: Information Security Consultant
Location: Warton (On-site)
Rate: £770 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract Length: 12 months rolling
MOD DV Security Clearence is required for this role
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Information Security Consultant with current MOD DV clearance to support a high-profile UK defence programme based on-site in Warton. The role will provide specialist information security and assurance expertise within a highly classified environment, ensuring systems, processes, and data are compliant with MOD security standards. This is a long-term contract opportunity operating inside IR35, with on-site attendance required due to the sensitivity of the work.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide information security and assurance advice across defence systems and programmes
- Support security risk assessments, threat modelling, and mitigation planning
- Ensure compliance with MOD security policies and frameworks including JSP 440, JSP 604, ISO 27001, NIST
- Contribute to accreditation and assurance activities, including security documentation and evidence packs
- Review system designs, architectures, and operational processes from an information security perspective
- Work closely with security architects, project managers, engineers, and MOD stakeholders
- Support audits, reviews, and security governance forums
- Produce and maintain clear, concise security documentation and reports
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as an Information Security Consultant within MOD or defence environments
- Current MOD DV clearance (mandatory - no sponsorship available)
- Strong knowledge of information assurance, governance, and risk management
- Experience working in highly regulated, classified environments
- Ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong written documentation and communication skills
If you are interested in this role or wish to apply, please feel free to submit your CV.
Many thanks,