Job Reference: BBBH56344
Job Duration: 12 months
Start date: ASAP
Description:
Cyber Security Risk Assessor
Position: Cyber Security RiskAssessor
Contract Length: 12 months
Rate: £600 - £650 per day OUTSIDE IR35
Location: London, Bristol or Manchester - 1-2 days per week on site
Key Responsibilities:
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Risk Assessment:
* Conduct deep-dive risk assessments for a portfolio of complex digital services (e.g., GOV.UK, Notify & Emergency Alerts, Pay & Forms, Platforms & Services, Identity Services).
* Update existing assessments to reflect current risks and ensure alignment with newly identified risks.
*Risk Treatment Planning:
* Design and implement actionable, cost-effective risk treatment plans (RTP) tailored to specific services.
* Ensure RTPs are aligned with government cyber assurance frameworks and standards, including NCSC's Cloud Security Principles, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and NIST SP 800-35 Rev 5.
* Present findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Training and Mentorship:
* Provide formal training to the Digital Service Platform (DSP) teams and Information Security Team on best practices in risk assessment and cyber risk management.
* Mentor team members to enable self-sufficiency in maintaining and updating risk assessments.
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Stakeholder Engagement:
* Regularly communicateprogress and findings with senior stakeholders, including the Head of Cyber Risk & Assurance, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), and service teams.
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Documentation and Handover:
* Complete a thorough handover at contract conclusion, transferring all intellectual property, including documents, spreadsheets, and related artefacts.
Key Competencies:
* Strong analytical skills and a strategic approach to cyber security risk.
* Effective communicator, capable of translating technical details into actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Self-motivated with the ability towork autonomously while adhering to governmental policies and standards.
* Ability to adapt and apply knowledge in a rapidlyevolving cyber threat landscape.
Industry: IT
Salary: £600 - £650 per day
Salary Benefits:
Vacancy Type: Contract
Job Skills: Cyber Security|Risk Assesments|Government Experience|
Contact Name: Daniel Speake
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