Information Security Specialist

Role Title: Information Security Specialist
Location: Oxfordshire
Clearance Required: DV – British Citizens only
Contract Type: Inside IR35 
Duration: 12 months
Rate / Salary: £700pd

We are seeking a highly skilled DV-cleared Information Security Specialist to support a range of high-profile programmes with national significance. You’ll provide expert guidance on information assurance and cyber risk, helping ensure systems, solutions, and data are protected by effective, risk-based security controls.
This role is ideally suited to someone with a strong background in secure government or defence environments, capable of working across multiple stakeholders and influencing key decisions from a security perspective.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and communicate cyber and information risks to project teams and risk owners.

• Provide expert subject matter advice to senior stakeholders, including CISOs and project leads.

• Guide IT and transformation projects on security best practices, architecture, and compliance.

• Evaluate technical designs to ensure alignment with enterprise security architecture.

• Maintain alignment with MOD, HMG, and NCSC frameworks and accreditations.

• Engage with national authorities (e.g., NCSC) to support accreditations and assurance.

• Oversee security testing activities (e.g., ITHC, vulnerability assessments).

• Maintain security risk records, support audits, and provide regular reporting.

• Promote a culture of high standards in information assurance and risk management.
  
  

• Substantial experience in Information Security, Risk Management, or Assurance roles.

• Deep understanding of UK government and defence security standards.

• Familiarity with formal system accreditation and secure system design principles.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Strong analytical thinking with a solutions-focused mindset.
  
  

• Developed Vetting (DV) is essential – candidates must be British Citizens

If you're looking to apply your security expertise in a challenging contract, apply now and get in touch