Cyber Risk Management Specialist

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Newport; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Cyber Risk Management Specialist in Newport, UK. The successful candidate will evaluate and quantify risks to the organization's cyber security posture, conduct assessments, and collaborate across teams to enhance security measures. Relevant experience and certifications are essential for this role, offering various benefits including a generous leave policy and pension plan.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension totalling 15%

Discretionary annual bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Comprehensive training

Qualifications

• CISSP certification is required.
• Proven experience in cyber security risk assessment and risk management.
• In-depth knowledge of risk management frameworks and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cyber risk assessments to identify threats and vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with teams to gather information on systems and processes.
• Provide recommendations to improve security measures.

Skills

Cyber security risk assessment

Risk management roles

Technical IT or OT experience

Risk management frameworks

Cyber security principles

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cyber Security or related field

Job description

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Risk Management Specialist with a strong background in in evaluating and quantifying potential risks to the organisation's cyber security posture. This role involves assessing vulnerabilities, identifying threats, quantifying business impacts and developing strategies for risk mitigation.

Reporting to the Cyber Risk Management Manager this role will ensure that the business maintains a proactive and effective approach to managing its cyber risks and meeting strict regulatory requirements for risk management.

Key Responsibilities: (not limited to)

• Conduct comprehensive, structured cyber risk assessments to identify potential threats, vulnerabilities and impacts to information and operational systems.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the business to gather detailed information on applications, systems and business processes.
• Employ appropriate tools and methodologies to identify, assess and prioritise cyber risks across the IT and OT estate.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assign appropriate risk levels and priorities for remediation.
• Work closely with internal colleagues and external teams to understand and assess the effectiveness of existing security controls.
• Provide recommendations for improving security measures and reducing risk exposure where applicable.
• Collaborate with the Cyber Risk Management Manager to provide insights into potential risks and vulnerabilities associated with security incidents.

Qualifications:

• CISSP
• Proven experience in cyber security risk assessment and risk management roles
• Proven experience in a hands-on technical IT or OT role
• In-depth knowledge of risk management frameworks and methodologies.
• Familiarity with cyber security principles and best practice.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cyber Security, Risk Management or related field. (desired)

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays which can be tailored to celebrations that reflect your beliefs
• Pension totalling 15%
• 14 x salary Life Insurance linked to membership of the Retirement Savings Plan

• "Choices" flexible benefit scheme options including corporate gym memberships, dental insurance, and health cash-plans
• Access to our Financial Wellbeing Programme
• Enhanced pay for parental leave
• Retail discounts and cashback scheme
• Annual salary review
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Company Sick Pay
• In-house Occupational Health Team
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive training

Please get in touch for further details!

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.*

'Yolk Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Yolk Recruitment Limited is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and experience can apply