Hybrid Senior InfoSec & Risk Specialist

DataCareers; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent digital services company in the UK is seeking a Senior Information Assurance & Risk Specialist. In this hybrid role, you will lead assessments and guide secure decisions in complex environments, applying your technical expertise to manage risks associated with emerging technologies. The position offers competitive compensation, 30 days annual leave, and benefits including career development pathways and wellbeing support services.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Career development pathways

Wellbeing support services

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong technical background applying security controls in a regulated environment.
• Experience coaching and communicating with non-technical stakeholders.
• Full UK driving licence required for travel flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead security assessments and produce assurance evidence.
• Guide secure-by-design decisions and support risk management.
• Mentor colleagues and translate technical concepts into plain language.

Skills

Strong technical security background

Applied IA experience: NIST, security controls, risk assessment

Ability to coach others

Collaborative, proactive approach

Education

Professional qualifications (e.g. CISSP, CISMP)

Job description

A prominent digital services company in the UK is seeking a Senior Information Assurance & Risk Specialist. In this hybrid role, you will lead assessments and guide secure decisions in complex environments, applying your technical expertise to manage risks associated with emerging technologies. The position offers competitive compensation, 30 days annual leave, and benefits including career development pathways and wellbeing support services.