Information Assurance Manager (NIST)

Bristol, Somerset
Alexander Mann Solutions

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients’ recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

We are looking for a Information Assurance Manager (NIST) for a 12 Months contract based in Bristol (Hybrid, 2-3 days per week in the office) on behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet’s vital power needs.

Purpose of the Role:

As Information Assurance Manager (NIST) you will work with the Client’s Information Assurance team to ensure IA policy and procedures are being applied to the project, supporting the wider project team with Information Assurance and Data Security queries.

As a Information Assurance Manager (NIST) you will be responsible for:

• Work closely with the Project Security Officer to ensure correct security and IA policy and procedures are being followed within the project.
• Consume and assess the NIST cyber security framework and apply it to the project.
• Ensure the project is compliant to the Secure by Design principles and is in a position to be assessed against the SbD principles.
• Own the Security Management Plan for the project and ensure it is regularly reviewed and updated.
• Assess the project cyber threats and ensure relevant controls and mitigations are in place to address the cyber risks and threats.
• Ensure project data and information is secured to the relevant classification level.
• Educate the project team on data classifications and work with the Project Security Officer to ensure documents are being classified and protected at the right level.
• Chair and manage the Security Working Group for the project.

What we require from the candidate:

• Experience working on IT projects in the Defence sector.
• Knowledge and Experience of ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials and NIST.
• Strong information assurance background.
• An excellent understanding of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within information security.
• SC or eligible to get a security clearance.

Next Steps:

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

Please note that due to recent changes in Off Payroll (IR35) legislation, our client only operates with contractors that operate via a PAYE or Umbrella model. We are unable to accept applications from candidates wishing to operate under their own Limited Company.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.