We’re supporting our client in the search for a Project Assurance Security Specialist to join their team on a 6-month contract.
Location: London or Manchester (hybrid, 8 days per month expected)
Rate: day rate of £725–£775 (umbrella rate)
Start date: ASAP
This role will suit someone with strong end-to-end information security assurance experience, ideally gained in complex or regulated environments. You’ll be embedded in project teams, ensuring security is built into every stage of delivery and that customer, company and employee data remains protected.
Responsibilities:
* Providing assurance across a wide range of projects to ensure secure delivery.
* Reviewing project documentation (requirements, designs, data flows) and advising on security implications.
* Conducting security impact assessments and supporting testing activities.
* Working closely with Security Architects to ensure alignment with security policies and standards.
* Articulating risk clearly for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Skills/ Experience:
* Strong background in information security project assurance.
* Knowledge of frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, GDPR/DPA, and risk management methodologies.
* Experience with a broad range of security tools and technologies (vulnerability scanning, SIEM, authentication/authorisation, firewalls, DLP, cloud, networking etc).
* Excellent communication skills – able to present findings and influence stakeholders.
* Security qualifications such as CISSP, CISM or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor are desirable but not essential.