Job Description

An organisation undertaking a significant cyber security improvement programme is seeking an experienced GRC / Cyber Security Risk Analyst to help establish stronger security governance, risk management and compliance practices.

This is an opportunity to join a business that is investing heavily in the maturity of its cyber security capability. The successful contractor will play a key role in building and improving governance processes, supporting risk-based decision making and helping drive meaningful security improvements across a diverse technology estate.

The role requires a practical individual who can balance governance and compliance requirements with the realities of operational delivery.

The Role:

You will work across technology, security and business teams to identify, assess and manage cyber security risks while helping establish consistent governance processes and controls.

Responsibilities will include:

Conducting cyber security and technology risk assessments

Maintaining and developing security risk registers

Managing asset registers and supporting asset governance activities

Facilitating security governance forums and risk review meetings

Supporting the creation and enhancement of security policies, standards and procedures

Working with stakeholders to assess risks and agree remediation priorities

Monitoring and tracking risk treatment plans

Supporting ISO27001-aligned governance, risk and compliance activities

Contributing to wider security maturity and control improvement initiativesWhat We're Looking For:

Experience working within GRC, cyber security risk or information security functions

Strong understanding of cyber security risk management principles

Experience maintaining risk registers and conducting risk assessments

Knowledge of ISO27001 and ideally ISO27005

Experience supporting governance forums, compliance activities and policy development

Ability to engage confidently with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Strong documentation and communication skills

Pragmatic, delivery-focused approachDesirable Experience:

Experience within large, operationally complex environments

Exposure to NIST, Cyber Essentials Plus or similar security frameworks

Knowledge of enterprise security controls and security operations functions

Experience supporting wider cyber transformation or security maturity programmesContract Details:

Outside IR35

Initial 6-month contract

£400 - £450 per day

Hybrid working

North West England

One-stage interview process

Immediate start availableThis role would suit a Cyber Security Risk Analyst, Information Security Analyst, GRC Analyst, Security Governance Analyst or Cyber Compliance Specialist looking to play a key role in a large-scale security improvement programme.

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