Principal Cyber & Information Assurance Consultant

Principal Cyber & Information Assurance Consultant – Defence, Cyber & Secure Data Systems Remote / UK Wide £80,000 - £90,000 + Excellent Benefits Applause IT are recruiting for a Principal Cyber & Information Assurance Consultant to join a specialist cyber security organisation delivering secure information exchange, interoperability and cyber resilience solutions across defence, government and critical national infrastructure environments. This is a senior consultancy role operating at the intersection of cyber security, information assurance, operational capability and secure data ecosystems. You'll work with senior stakeholders to shape secure, data-enabled solutions whilst helping organisations address complex cyber, interoperability and information assurance challenges. This opportunity will suit an experienced Cyber Security Consultant, Information Assurance Consultant, Security Architect, Cyber Architect or Principal Consultant with experience working within defence, national security, government or other highly regulated environments. The Role As a Principal Cyber & Information Assurance Consultant, you'll play a key role in helping customers design and implement secure, resilient and interoperable systems. Responsibilities include: * Advising senior stakeholders on cyber security, information assurance and operational risk * Translating operational requirements into secure technical solutions * Supporting secure data exchange and interoperability initiatives across complex environments * Designing and implementing cyber assurance approaches across programmes * Supporting secure integration of data across systems, platforms and organisations * Working closely with delivery teams to ensure security and operational objectives remain aligned * Providing guidance around cyber resilience, digital data security and information assurance * Supporting innovation and capability development across emerging secure data technologies * Contributing to customer strategy, assurance activities and secure programme delivery Skills & Experience Required The successful Principal Cyber & Information Assurance Consultant is likely to have experience across several of the following areas: * Cyber Security and Information Assurance * Cyber resilience within operational environments * Secure data exchange and access control * Risk management and assurance frameworks * Secure systems integration and interoperability * Security architecture and secure solution design * Stakeholder engagement at senior level * Programme or project delivery within complex environments * Information security governance and compliance * Defence, national security or secure government environments Experience with the following frameworks would be beneficial: NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) Defence Standard 05-138 ISO 27001 Secure by Design approaches Desirable Qualifications CISSP CISM ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Equivalent cyber security and information assurance certifications What We're Looking For This role requires more than technical expertise. We're looking for someone who can combine strategic thinking with practical delivery, communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and provide credible advice within high-trust environments. The successful Principal Cyber & Information Assurance Consultant will be comfortable operating across both technical and operational domains, helping customers solve complex security and interoperability challenges. What's in it for you? * Remote-first working environment * Flexible working arrangements * Opportunity to work on nationally significant cyber security programmes * Exposure to defence, government and critical infrastructure projects * Collaborative and highly technical culture * Long-term career progression opportunities * Opportunity to influence future secure data and interoperability capabilities This is an excellent opportunity for a senior cyber security professional looking to work on complex, meaningful programmes where cyber resilience, information assurance and secure data exchange are critical to mission success. If this role sounds like a strong fit for your background, click APPLY NOW for immediate consideration. Principal Cyber & Information Assurance Consultant – Defence, Cyber & Secure Data Systems - Remote / UK Wide £80,000 - £90,000 + Excellent Benefit