Cybersecurity Consultant

Cyber Security Consultant (SIAM / Operational Assurance)

Location: Inverness or Preston (100% Onsite - 5 days/week)

Contract Duration: Until March 31st, 2027

Rate: Inside IR35

Are you an experienced Cyber Governance / Information Assurance Consultant with a strong understanding of Digital Certificate Life cycles and SIAM multi-supplier environments?

We are seeking a Cyber Security Consultant to join an Operational Integrator (OI) team. This is a pure governance, assurance, and coordination role. You will govern suppliers, ensure policy compliance, manage certificate risk, and build executive reporting dashboards.

• Oversee and govern certificate lifecycle management across multiple external suppliers.
• Ensure supplier processes align with client security policies, ISO 27001, NIST, and NCSC guidelines.
• Maintain consolidated visibility over certificate risks (expiring, unmanaged, or orphan certificates).
• Produce board-ready metrics, dashboards, and audit evidence repositories.
• Challenge suppliers on inventory completeness and lifecycle compliance.

• Proven track record in Cyber Security Governance, GRC, Information Assurance, or PKI Governance.
• Direct experience operating within SIAM / Multi-Supplier / Operational Integrator environments.
• Deep knowledge of certificate life cycles, operational risks, and audit/compliance requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and supplier negotiation skills.
• Must be eligible for standard UK Pre-Employment and Criminal Record Checks (DBS).
• Must be able to work 5 days/week onsite in Inverness OR Preston

£650.00 - £700.00 / day