Information Security Risk Advisor

JR United Kingdom; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Information Security Risk Advisor to join their dedicated team in Doncaster. This role involves managing risk activities, conducting assessments, and liaising with stakeholders to ensure compliance and security. The firm values innovation and excellence, providing a collaborative environment where team members can thrive. If you are passionate about information security and eager to contribute to strategic projects, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Interest in building a career in information/cyber security.
• Attention to detail and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage risk management activities and stakeholder communications.
• Assist in conducting risk assessments and support remediation efforts.

Skills

Information Security

PowerBI

Alteryx

Excel

Cyber Security

Education

Formal qualification in Information Security

Tools

Microsoft M365

Job description

Information Security Risk Advisor, Doncaster

Company Overview: We are supporting the hiring of a leading global professional services firm, renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation. The team is dedicated to delivering high-quality services and solutions to clients, helping them navigate complex challenges and achieve their goals. The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment where every team member can thrive.

Job Description:

The role focuses on risk management activities, which involve identifying and mitigating risks associated with technology used within the UK firm. You will report to the Risk Management Manager and receive support from the wider team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Organize and manage activities, prioritizing requests based on criticality and risk.
2. Liaise with stakeholders to gather information on relevant technologies.
3. Assist in conducting risk assessments to identify risks and non-compliance issues.
4. Evaluate the impact of risks on the organization, including financial and reputational consequences.
5. Support risk remediation efforts, managing risks until resolution.
6. Serve as the point of contact for business teams on information security questions.
7. Prepare reports for leadership and stakeholders on a daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
8. Own assigned tasks, monitor KPIs, and ensure deadlines are met.
9. Support strategic projects, process improvements, and knowledge sharing activities.

Skills and Experience:

• Interest in building a career in information/cyber security.
• Formal qualification in Information Security.
• Experience in a relevant security or IT role is desirable but not essential.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Curiosity and ability to ask relevant questions.
• Ability to manage workload, prioritize, and escalate when necessary.
• Customer service orientation, problem-solving skills, and teamwork.
• Effective communication skills.
• Basic to intermediate skills in data manipulation and visualization (e.g., PowerBI, Alteryx, Excel).
• Experience with Microsoft M365 is a plus but not required.

Skills:

• Information Security
• PowerBI
• Alteryx
• Excel
• Cyber Security