Security Supply Chain and Risk Analyst

Thales Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales UK is seeking a Security Supply Chain & Risk Analyst to identify, assess and manage security risks across suppliers and internal stakeholders. You will support ISMS, risk reporting, compliance with Defstan 05-138 V4, and security accreditations, while working with Procurement and the Security Office to improve risk maturity.

Strong communication, analytical skills and experience in risk management are essential; CRISC/CSRM qualifications are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Risk Management role.
• Monitoring compliance with security accreditations/standards such as ISO 31000, ISO 27005 and ISO 27001 (or similar).
• Strong communication and engagement skills are essential.
• Excellent written skills and ability to produce clear reports.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem solving abilities.
• CRISC, CSRM qualifications are beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Supply Chain and GRC function and the wider Corporate Security Office deliver on the strategy & roadmap for Thales UK.
• Analyse technical, physical, environmental and personnel security risks, advise on risk assessments and controls.
• Analyse supplier related security incidents and support Security Incident Team, managing relevant stakeholders.
• Support Procurement and Suppliers to flow down and manage Defstan 05-138 V4 requirements.
• Promote the security risk management policy to improve security culture across the organisation.
• Maintain ISMS by promoting risk processes and controls; coordinate, review and update documentation.
• Support business lines in assessing risks and advising on mitigation strategies.
• Assist in achieving and maintaining security accreditations (ISO 27001, CE+, IPSA, NIST, etc.).
• Create and communicate monthly KRIs and KPIs for CSO and senior management.
• Collaborate with Threat Intelligence, Incident Management, Site Security, audits, and BCP/DR processes.
• Conduct educational workshops and awareness campaigns on Security Risk management and Supply Chain.

Skills

Risk management

Security compliance

Communication

Analytical skills

Written communication

Problem solving

CRISC/CSRM beneficial

Job description

We have a unique opportunity for a Security Supply Chain & Risk Analyst. This is a key role supporting Thales UK in identifying, assessing, and managing security risks. You will maintain and manage risk profiles against security compliance requirements and provide regular reporting to relevant stakeholders. You will also support Procurement and Thales UK suppliers with Defstan 05-138 V4 requirements, as well as Thales UK and Group security requirements for suppliers. In addition, you will attend Group Cyber Questionnaire assessments, support the Cyber Essentials campaign, and help investigate supplier security risks and incidents. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting supply chain security requirements and responding to incidents and industry notices, as well as the ongoing management of security risks. This includes promoting relevant policies, processes, and guidance to continuously develop and maintain the organisation's required risk maturity.,

• Support the Supply Chain and GRC function and the wider Corporate Security Office deliver on the relevant strategy & roadmap for Thales UK
• Analyse technical, physical, environmental and personnel security risks, advise/support relevant stakeholders around risk assessments and controls
• Analyse supplier related security incidents and support Security Incident Team as well manage relevant stakeholders.
• Support Procurement and Suppliers to flow down and manage Defstan 05-138 V4
• Support business lines and functions assess their risks and advise them on mitigation strategies
• Promote the security risk management policy and process to help improve security culture across the organisation
• Support with maintaining the ISMS through promoting the established risk process, relevant controls and support internal and external assessments
• Support the business in achieving and/or maintaining security accreditations such as ISO 27001, CE+, IPSA, industry related standards, FSC, NIST, etc.
• Provide subject matter expert input in maintenance of relevant process documentation as required in addition to owning the security risk management process to include co-ordinate, review, update, and communicate as necessary to ensure compliancy and relevance to the business and contractual requirements
• Report and improve metrics/dashboards and create monthly Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), Key performance indicators (KPIs) for the CSO, senior management and other relevant stakeholders as required
• Work closely with other interdependent processes such as Threat Intelligence, Incident Management, Site security management, audits, business management network process and BCP/DR process
• Conduct/support educational workshops, training and awareness campaigns and e-modules on Security Risk management and Supply Chain as required
• Create, review and update relevant documentation related to security risk management and Supply Chain such as policy, process, ToRs, training, etc.
• Has experience in Risk Management role
• Experience in monitoring compliance with security accreditations/ standards such as ISO 31000, ISO 27005 and ISO 27001 (or similar security standards)
• Good communication and engagement skills are vital for this role, to be able to articulate ideas, risks and problems in a clear and concise way
• Good analytical skills - being able to take a lot of information, see how to process it and get useful metrics and reporting
• Excellent written skills, able to provide clearly written reports
• Proven ability in problem solving and analytical thinking, being able to provide solutions to complex problems
• Qualifications such as CRISC, CSRM, etc. beneficial but not essential
• Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here.
• We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here.