Cyber Security Risk Manager - 3 month initial contract

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform in London seeks a highly skilled cybersecurity professional to lead the development of a cyber risk management program. The role involves designing risk frameworks, conducting assessments, and collaborating with departments to enhance incident response. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and professional certifications. This position offers a significant opportunity to impact cybersecurity resilience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a cybersecurity risk management role.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and standards.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in risk assessment tools and methodologies.
• Professional certifications such as CRISC, CISM, or CISSP are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a robust cyber security risk management framework.
• Conduct regular risk and vulnerability assessments.
• Work collaboratively to define risk tolerance.
• Analyze cybersecurity data to identify risks.
• Maintain comprehensive risk documentation.
• Communicate risk insights and recommendations.
• Develop and monitor key risk and performance indicators.
• Support project teams in embedding risk management.
• Collaborate to enhance incident response and resilience.

Skills

Cybersecurity frameworks

Risk assessment tools

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled cybersecurity professional to lead the development and implementation of a cyber risk management programme.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design and deliver a robust cyber security risk management framework.
2. Conduct regular risk and vulnerability assessments.
3. Work collaboratively across departments to define risk tolerance and align with strategic objectives.
4. Analyze cybersecurity data to identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
5. Maintain comprehensive risk documentation, including registers, impact analyses, and treatment plans.
6. Communicate risk insights and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
7. Develop and monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
8. Support project teams in embedding risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
9. Collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance incident response and cyber resilience.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in a cybersecurity risk management role.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, SOC2, NIST, GDPR).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in risk assessment tools and methodologies.
• Professional certifications such as CRISC, CISM, or CISSP are desirable.

Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer. We are proud to work with clients who share our values of integrity and excellence in our industry.