Contract Opportunity: NPPV3-Cleared Cyber Security Consultant 🚨

Location: [South Wales] - Hybrid (3 Days On-Site per Week)

Contract Type: 6-Month Contract

Day Rate: £600-£650/day (Inside IR35)

Clearance Required: Active NPPV3 (essential)

Start Date: [2 weeks]

About the Role

We're hiring a Cyber Security Consultant with active NPPV3 clearance to support a high-priority law enforcement project. You'll lead risk assessments, support secure design, and ensure compliance with national frameworks and law enforcement governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct cyber risk assessments, threat modelling, and security gap analysis.
Support secure-by-design across police IT infrastructure and digital services.
Align work to:

ISO 27001
NIST 800-53 / 800-171
NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF)
Cyber Essentials Plus, UK GDPR, DPA 2018

Produce assurance documentation: RMADS, risk registers, DPIAs, compliance reports.
Advise stakeholders on data protection, incident response, and supply chain risk.
Work closely with internal IT teams, governance leads, and third-party suppliers.

Requirements

Active NPPV3 clearance (essential)
Experience delivering cyber security consultancy within policing or public sector
Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, NCSC CAF, and HMG security standards
Strong stakeholder communication and documentation skills
Able to work 3 days per week on-site at [South Wales]