Information Security Risk Advisor

TN United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their risk management team. This role focuses on identifying and mitigating risks associated with technology, ensuring compliance and safety within the organization. You will engage with key stakeholders, conduct risk assessments, and deliver insightful reports to leadership. The position offers an excellent opportunity for those passionate about information security and cyber threats, with a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and learning. Flexible working arrangements and comprehensive benefits further enhance this appealing opportunity.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Private Medical Cover

24/7 Access to Virtual GP

Six Volunteering Days a Year

Qualifications

• Strong interest in building a career in information/cyber security.
• Experience in a relevant information security or IT role is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Organise and manage risk management activities based on criticality.
• Support the Risk Management Manager with conducting risk assessments.

Skills

Information Security

Cyber Security

Data Manipulation

Problem-Solving

Customer Service

Education

Formal Qualification in Information Security

Tools

PowerBI

Alteryx

Excel

Job description

Job Description:

The role

focuses on risk management activities, which help to identify and reduce risks associated with technology used within the UK firm. You’ll report to the Risk Management Manager and benefit from the support of the wider team.

1. Organise and manage activities, prioritising requests based on criticality and risk posed to the organisation
2. Liaise with key stakeholders to gather information on relevant technologies
3. Support the Risk Management Manager with conducting risk assessments to identify areas of risk and non-compliance to management and senior stakeholders
4. Evaluate impact of risk on the organisation, e.g., financial or reputational impact if a risk were exploited
5. Support remediation of risk, manage and track identified risks until closure
6. Be the point of contact for business teams for information security-related questions
7. Deliver ad hoc, daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports as required by leadership and stakeholders
8. Take ownership of assigned tasks; monitor and maintain personal Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring targets and deadlines are met
9. Support key strategic projects, communications, process improvements, knowledge sharing, and social activities

This role is for you if:

• A strong interest in building a career in information / cyber security;
• A formal qualification in Information Security;
• Experience in a relevant information security or IT role is highly desirable but not essential;
• An eye for detail and the ability to question the accuracy of information;
• Inquisitive nature and intuition regarding what questions to ask, when, and their relative significance - a desire and enjoyment to learn;
• Ability to manage varied workload, prioritise and recognise when to escalate to senior team members;
• Customer service-oriented, enjoys problem-solving, and works well with business teams;
• Capable of writing succinctly and presenting for positive outcomes;
• Basic to intermediate data manipulation and visualisation skills, e.g., PowerBI, Alteryx, Excel;
• Interest in PwC's business model, services, and threat landscape; hands-on experience with Microsoft M is desirable but not essential.

What you'll receive from us:

Our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. We offer flexible working arrangements, private medical cover, 24/7 access to a virtual GP, six volunteering days a year, and more.