Information Security Consultant

Newcastle (Hybrid) 💰 Up to £80,000 per annum + benefits

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Information Security Consultant to join our client’s team. This is a fully remote position offering the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients, helping them strengthen their security posture and manage risk in an evolving threat landscape

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You will play a key role in delivering security advisory services, conducting assessments, and supporting organisations in aligning with industry standards and best practices. The role will also involve supporting clients with modern security challenges including threat modelling, secure-by-design practices, and emerging AI security consideration

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Key Responsibilit

• ies Provide expert guidance on information security strategies, frameworks, and best practi
• ces Conduct security risk assessments, gap analyses, and aud
• its Support clients in achieving and maintaining compliance (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, GD
• PR)
  Develop and review security policies, procedures, and document at
• ion Perform vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation effo
• rts Deliver threat modelling workshops and support secure solution design activit
• ies Deliver security awareness training and worksh
• ops Assist in incident response planning and post-incident revi
• ews Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to embed security into business proces

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Required Skills & Experi

• ence Proven experience in an Information Security Consultant or similar
• role Strong understanding of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Contr
• ols)
  Experience conducting threat modelling exercises and risk-based security assessm

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Desirable Qualifica

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  Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Au
• ditor
  
  Experience in consultancy or client-facing
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  Exposure to penetration testing or security engine
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  Knowledge of secure software development practices and DevS