Information Assurance Specialist – Contract
Location: Doncaster (2 days per week on-site)
Duration: Minimum 3 months
IR35: Outside IR35 (expected)
Clearance: Active SC required
Start: ASAP
Overview
We’re looking for an experienced Information Assurance (IA) Specialist to support assurance, compliance, and accreditation activity within a regulated environment. This role is hands‑on, delivery‑focused, and suited to someone comfortable operating on‑site with stakeholders as well as independently driving assurance outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver Information Assurance activities across systems and services in line with recognised frameworks
* Support security accreditation, risk assessments, and assurance documentation (e.g. RMADS, security cases)
* Provide IA guidance to technical and non‑technical stakeholders
* Identify, assess, and manage information risk, ensuring proportionate controls
* Support audits, reviews, and compliance activity across the estate
Essential Experience
* Proven experience as an Information Assurance / Security Assurance Specialist
* Active SC clearance (mandatory)
* Strong knowledge of UK public sector or regulated environments
* Hands‑on experience with risk management and assurance artefacts
* Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST, and NCSC guidance
* Able to attend site in Doncaster 2 days per week
Nice to Have
* Previous contract experience
* Experience working alongside architecture, engineering, or GRC teams
Why Apply?
* Outside IR35 (expected)
* Clear scope and immediate impact
* Hybrid working with a predictable on‑site requirement
* Minimum 3‑month contract with extension potential
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