Security & Information Risk Advisor (SIRA) - SC Cleared

SR2 REC LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Security & Information Risk Advisor (SIRA) with active SC Clearance to support digital transformation programmes. The role involves managing security risks and working closely with delivery teams and stakeholders to ensure compliance with security standards. Essential experience includes stakeholder management and knowledge of risk management methodologies such as ISO 27001. This is a vital role for ensuring a secure environment in government and national security projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Security Risk Lead in government or national security.
• Active SC Clearance is mandatory.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001 and other risk management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage security risks across digital services.
• Develop risk treatment plans with delivery teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate risks.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Risk management methodologies

SC Clearance

Security incident response

Job description

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).