Information Security Advisor | DV

Information Security Advisor | DV

About BeInspired and Team Inspire

BeInspired is a Technology, Transformation & Growth delivery partner. Through Team Inspire, we mobilise specialist consultants and multidisciplinary teams to deliver critical workstreams and complex programmes.

Role purpose

We are seeking an experienced Information Security Advisor to support the Chief Information Security Officer of a UK defence science and technology organisation, working day to day with the Deputy CISO. You will lead security testing and remediation, shape security policy and process, and turn strategic security direction into pragmatic, risk-balanced decisions across an operations function.

What you will deliver

• Lead network and application security testing, and drive the resulting remediation with IT suppliers and internal assurance leads.
• Support the creation and review of security policies, processes and procedures.
• Provide cyber security advice and good practice to the wider security community.
• Support security practitioners in the operations area, interpreting CISO strategy and intent into practical, risk-balanced decisions.
• Advise on Cyber Risk Assessments and Cyber Improvement Plans.
• Contribute to the planning and scoping of security engagements and to third-party security assurance reviews.

Essential experience

• Knowledge and experience of multi-site IP-based networks, including their operation, protection and monitoring.
• Experience securing public cloud infrastructure and/or operational technology.
• Experience of Cyber Risk Assessments and Cyber Improvement Plans.
• Sound decision-making based on business risk.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and succinctly, in writing and verbally, including to senior stakeholders.
• Experience operating in a secure or defence environment.

Useful additional evidence

• Practical IT risk management and information system control experience.
• Experience of influencing the cyber security agenda in a complex, matrixed organisation.

Engagement details

• Engagement type: contractor assignment; one position.
• Initial duration: 12 months, from 18 January 2027.
• Location and working pattern: Salisbury, 4 days per week on site (no flexibility); full-time, 7.4 hours per day and 37 hours per week.
• Engagement: Inside IR35.
• Security: active DV clearance and sole UK nationality are mandatory (no flexibility).
• Interview process: to be confirmed.
• The client is a Disability Confident Leader and an Armed Forces Covenant signatory. Please tell us if you qualify under either scheme.

What happens next

Suitable consultants will be assessed against the delivery requirements and security process before client-specific information is shared. Please confirm if you would like to be considered.

Note: Role closes Monday 16th Nov 2026, 12pm (it may close earlier)