Join our dynamic team as a Senior Cybersecurity Risk Analyst (Remote) with a competitive rate of £28.49 per hour PAYE – Reference: RQ

Position Overview
We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Cybersecurity Risk Analyst to contribute to our mission on a temporary basis. This essential role involves the identification, assessment, and management of information security risks throughout the organization. The perfect candidate will possess a robust technical background, the capability to convert threats into actionable business risks, and experience thriving in fast-paced settings.

Core Responsibilities
– Execute comprehensive security risk assessments across systems, applications, and infrastructure.
– Identify and analyze technical and operational risks, vulnerabilities, and control weaknesses.
– Translate intricate technical threats into straightforward, actionable business risks.
– Update and maintain the Cybersecurity Risk Register regularly.
– Prepare thorough risk assessment reports and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.
– Collaborate closely with IT, SOC, and business units to ensure risk understanding and mitigation.
– Provide technical escalation support in the absence of a cybersecurity expert, particularly in coordination with the Security Operations Centre (SOC).
– Support compliance with applicable standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and UK GDPR.
– Review security elements of tenders and perform assessments of third-party/vendor risks to align with organizational security criteria.
– Undertake additional security-related tasks as directed by the Head of Information Security.

What We’re Looking For
– Demonstrated experience in conducting technical security risk assessments and threat modeling.
– In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles encompassing network, endpoint, and cloud security.
– Skill in evaluating and articulating technical vulnerabilities in business language.
– Experience working within or alongside a SOC environment.
– Familiarity with risk management frameworks (e.g., ISO 27005, NIST RMF).
– Exceptional communication and reporting abilities.
– Relevant qualifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CEH).
– Proficiency with GRC tools and risk registers.
– Understanding of regulatory requirements and data protection legislation.

This is a full-time temporary position.

If this opportunity excites you, please submit your application through our website, including your CV, or email us your CV while quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and acts as an Employment Business for this vacancy.

Please be prepared for pre-employment checks, including references, as all our roles may be subject to them.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to all candidates. However, you will hear from us via phone if we can take your CV forward to the next stage.

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