Security Risk Advisor (6-Month Contract) | Flexible Hours

Aviva; Slough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviva is seeking a Security Specialist to join on a 6-month contract. The role focuses on security governance, risk management, and project delivery across complex programmes.

You will engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders, assess designs for security vulnerabilities, and guide adherence to Aviva security processes. They require strong communication skills, experience in security assurance, and the ability to deliver risk-based recommendations across multiple initiatives.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in cyber security within complex enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of governance, assurance and risk management frameworks.
• Experience reviewing designs from a security perspective.
• Knowledge of penetration testing processes, vulnerability management and security assessment methodologies.
• Experience supporting projects with pragmatic, risk-based security advice.
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience creating management reports, security metrics and awareness materials.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support security risk decisions across projects by identifying risks and recommending controls.
• Review technical designs to identify security vulnerabilities and gaps.
• Provide guidance on Aviva security processes including testing and security assurance activities.
• Deliver consultancy on governance frameworks and security standards.
• Provide cyber security input across the project lifecycle to embed security requirements.
• Produce management information reports, dashboards, and risk remediation metrics.
• Create and deliver security awareness and training materials.
• Engage with internal teams, third-party suppliers, and business partners to promote security practices.
• Document, track, and manage security findings with remediation plans or risk acceptances.
• Develop concise materials articulating cyber security risks, options, and business impacts.

Skills

Cyber security

Security governance

Risk management

Project delivery

Stakeholder mgmt

Security assurance

Vulnerability assessment

Penetration testing

Security metrics

Communication

Job description

Aviva is seeking a Security Specialist to join on a 6-month contract. The role focuses on security governance, risk management, and project delivery across complex programmes.

You will engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders, assess designs for security vulnerabilities, and guide adherence to Aviva security processes. They require strong communication skills, experience in security assurance, and the ability to deliver risk-based recommendations across multiple initiatives.