Associate Consultant – Cyber, Information Assurance & Secure-by-Design

About the role

Join RT Consulting’s Information Assurance and Secure‑by‑Design consulting team to support Defence, Government and Public‑Sector clients across the Southwest of England. You will work on cyber governance, risk management and security architecture projects, aligning your expertise with current and upcoming demand.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver secure‑by‑design architectures and cyber governance frameworks for client programmes.
• Manage risk assessments, accreditation processes and implementation of recognised security standards (ISO 27001, NIST, NCSC).
• Provide security assurance, GRC consulting and incident‑response support on site (2–3 days per week) with hybrid flexibility.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Defence, Policing and wider public‑sector projects.

Required profile

• Proven experience in Information Assurance, Secure‑by‑Design or related cyber security disciplines.
• Active Standard Check (SC) vetting or ability to obtain it.
• Ability to work on‑site at client locations in Bristol, Corsham, Portsmouth, Andover or Yeovil.

Required skills

• Information Assurance
• Security Architecture (Controls / Governance)
• Accreditation & Security Assurance
• Cyber Risk & Compliance (CISSP, CISM, CRISC or equivalent)
• ISO 27001, NIST, NCSC frameworks
• Threat Monitoring, SIEM Operations, SOC analysis
• Security Operations & Incident Response

What we offer

• Access to a community of specialists across Defence and Government.
• Priority to new consultancy opportunities and dedicated relationship support.
• Invitation to Society events, meet‑ups and professional development activities.
• Work environment built on integrity, collaboration and innovation.