Security & Information Risk Advisor (SIRA) – SC Cleared

SR2; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A secure digital transformation firm in Greater London is seeking experienced Security & Information Risk Advisors (SIRAs) with active SC clearance. In this role, you will bridge information security and business stakeholders, providing expert risk guidance to ensure compliance with HMG standards. The ideal candidate will have stakeholder management experience and knowledge of risk management methodologies. Key responsibilities include managing security risks and collaborating with teams to ensure effective risk mitigation throughout the service lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Active SC Clearance is required.
• Experience acting as a SIRA in relevant government sectors.
• Familiarity with risk management methodologies and assurance artefacts.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage security and information risks.
• Develop risk treatment plans in collaboration with teams.
• Ensure risks are understood and mitigated throughout the service lifecycle.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Security legislation knowledge

Job description

Security & Information Risk Advisor (SIRA) – SC Cleared

We are seeking experienced, security-cleared Security & Information Risk Advisors (SIRAs) to support digital transformation programmes for our secure client.

As a SIRA, you’ll act as the bridge between information security, delivery teams, and business stakeholders, providing expert risk guidance and helping ensure systems are secure, compliant, and aligned to HMG standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and manage security and information risks across digital services and technology estates.
• Develop and maintain risk treatment plans, working closely with architects, delivery teams, and governance leads.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure risks are clearly understood and mitigated throughout the service lifecycle.
• Maintain security risk registers and ensure risks are logged, tracked, and escalated appropriately.
• Support the implementation of NCSC principles and ISO 27001, and internal security policy frameworks.
• Contribute to security incident response planning and lessons learned reviews as required.

Essential Experience

• Active SC Clearance
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Experience acting as a SIRA or Security Risk Lead in central government, law enforcement, or national security programmes.
• Knowledge of risk management methodologies (IS1 / 2, NIST, ISO 27005)
• Experience working with or producing key assurance artefacts (RMADS, risk registers, SyOps, DPIAs)