ICT & Security Consultant

NRL; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is looking for an experienced ICT & Security Consultant for a 1-month contract in Bristol. This role involves providing specialist advice and assurance during ICT and security design across critical national infrastructure programs. Candidates should have knowledge of JSP440 and applicable security standards, alongside mandatory SC clearance or willingness to obtain. Competitive hourly rates and hybrid working arrangements offered for this high-impact position.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates

Hybrid working option

Short-term contract

Qualifications

• Active SC clearance or willingness to obtain (Enhanced SC or DV desirable).
• Knowledge of JSP440, TS2024, and ICD 705 standards.
• Experience delivering security design to PL3 and above.

Responsibilities

• Providing ICT and security design and design assurance support across project lifecycle stages.
• Advising on secure ICT networks and communications systems.
• Supporting the development and assurance of electronic and physical security solutions.
• Reviewing designs and technical documentation for compliance.

Skills

Security Clearance Knowledge

ICT Network Design

Risk Assessment

Technical Guidance

CCTV Systems Knowledge

Job description

ICT & Security Consultant

Contract – 1 Month

Hourly Rate – £232 Umbrella

Location – Bristol (Hybrid)

Security Clearance – Have or willingness to gain SC or DV clearance

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a client for an experienced ICT & Security Consultant to support the delivery of ICT and security design and assurance activities across defence and critical national infrastructure programmes. This role will suit a consultant with strong experience working in regulated and secure environments, providing specialist advice during design and delivery phases. You will work closely with project teams to ensure ICT, electronic security, and physical security requirements are appropriately defined, implemented, and assured in line with relevant UK and US standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing ICT and security design and design assurance support across project lifecycle stages.
• Advising on secure and non-secure ICT networks and communications systems.
• Supporting the development and assurance of electronic and physical security solutions.
• Reviewing designs, specifications, and technical documentation for compliance.
• Ensuring alignment with applicable defence, security, and regulatory standards.
• Providing technical guidance to project teams, stakeholders, and delivery partners.
• Supporting risk identification, mitigation, and security assurance activities.

What You’ll Need – Defence Experience

• Active SC clearance or willingness to obtain (Enhanced SC or DV desirable).
• Knowledge of JSP440, TS2024, and ICD 705 standards.
• Experience delivering security design to PL3 and above.
• Secure and non-secure communications systems supporting Secret and above.
• CAPPS-compliant CCTV and accredited video management systems.
• Understanding of SCIDA requirements.
• Experience with MoD-approved encryption.
• Knowledge of Gallagher high-security access control systems.
• Experience with TEMPEST-shielded systems and secure communications installations.
• Grade 4 IDS systems, including SSG-manufactured equipment.
• Technical understanding of radar-related systems.

What You’ll Need – Critical National Infrastructure (CNI)

• Understanding of security requirements for CNI environments.
• Knowledge of NSPA guidelines.
• Experience developing security requirements, processes, and data management approaches.
• Strong understanding of TVRA, SAL, and SSOR.
• Familiarity with document marking (Sensitive / Official Sensitive).
• Experience in security governance and management.

Why This Role Is Attractive

• Short-term, high-impact contract opportunity.
• Competitive hourly rates.
• Hybrid working in Bristol.
• Opportunity to work within highly regulated and secure environments.
• Exposure to a range of defence and CNI programmes.

Location / Working Arrangements

• Bristol-based role.
• Hybrid working model.

About the Recruiter

The NRL Group connects global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life.

Diversity

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