Information Security and Cyber Consultant

Job title: Information Security and Cyber Consultant

Job type: Contract

Emp type: Full-time

Pay interval: Daily

Location: Buckinghamshire

Job published: 25/02/2026

Job ID: 91398

Job Description

Information Security & Cyber Consultant

Duration: 9 Months

IR35 Status: Inside

Start: ASAP

Role Overview

An Information Security & Cyber Consultant is required for our Government client to assist them in making informed decisions about the Cyber and Information Security organisation structure and function strategy after the current one ends in 2027. You will assist with the creation of a programme of work to deliver against various project and corporate initiatives, such as internal and external audits/reviews.

As the Information Security & Cyber Consultant you will act as an SME to review current set up with a view to providing advice, guidance and a draft strategy for information security and cyber functions (including the SOC) for the client.

Essential Skills & Experience Required

• Extensive experience in working in a cyber and information security environment (public sector desirable but not essential).
• Experience of undertaking activities regarding creation of cyber and information security strategies, programmes and organisational structure reviews.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of the UK Government profession frameworks relating to Security and DDaT which apply to information security and cyber.
• Comfortable working in a team.
• Possess an understanding of ISO 27001.

Responsibilities

• Taking into account the status and work of the organisation, review the current organisation structure and function of the teams in relation to information security and cyber, create an options paper with clear recommendations using best practice to aid recruitment activity.
• Make recommendations and draft collateral for inclusion in cyber and information security strategy from .
• Creation of an information security and cyber work programme, taking into account the various initiatives, projects and recommendations from internal and external audits.

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