Job Description:

Cyber Risk Specialist

Ipswich or London
Hybrid - 3 days per week in office / 2 from home
Up to £525 per day
Inside IR35
Until February 2027

I'm currently working with a renowned UK organisation in the search for a cyber risk and compliance specialist.

Skills & Experience required

• Strong knowledge of risk management and compliance frameworks
• Experience in control assurance, monitoring, testing, or audit support
• Understanding of cybersecurity risk and vulnerability management
• Ability to operate in complex environments and prioritise competing risks
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capability
• Confidence translating technical or regulatory issues into business‑focused risk
• Clear communication skills and structured reporting experience

Duties

• Looking after a business unit's risk register - management and maintenance
• Supporting with new infosec risks and closing them through with the units
• Supporting with broader business risks, cyber risks, and supply chain risks
• Tracking and reviewing cyber vulnerabilities
• Completing risk assessments in alignment with typical security frameworks (ISO27001, NIST, CAF etc).

If the role is of interest, respond with your latest CV and I will contact suitable applicants in due course.

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