Senior Information Risk Advisor (SIRA)

TN United Kingdom; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Information Risk Advisor to manage technical and process risks in cyber security and privacy. This role offers a competitive hourly pay rate on a 12-month contract with hybrid working arrangements. You will engage with internal teams and external partners, conducting formal risk assessments and recommending mitigations to ensure regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, a relevant information security qualification, and the ability to work independently. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to significant projects while advancing your career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay rate

Hybrid working: 3 days in office, 2 days from home

Engagement through an LLC permitted

Qualifications

• Significant experience in applying Cyber Security Standards.
• Ability to interpret business requirements into Cyber Security needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct formal risk assessments of O365/Azure configurations.
• Produce risk reports to support the PPP CS&IA Plan.

Skills

Information Security Qualification

NCSC Cyber Certified Practitioner (CCP)

Cyber Security Standards Application

Technical IT Controls

Understanding of Cyber Threats

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Government Clearance (SC/SL)

Education

Degree in IT or Cyber Security

CISSP or Equivalent

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Senior Information Risk Advisor (SIRA), Warrington

Client: Technical Staffing Resources

Location: Warrington, United Kingdom

Job Category: Finance

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Technical Staffing Resources (TSR) are the in-house agency and master vendor for KBR, a leading global engineering, construction, and services company. KBR supports the hydrocarbon and government services markets across six continents, offering challenging assignments on some of the world's largest and most complex projects.

KBR is looking to recruit a Senior Information Risk Advisor (SIRA) on a 12-month contract based in Warrington / Cumbria.

On Offer:

• Competitive hourly pay rate
• Outside IR35; engagement through an LLC is permitted
• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home

Role Overview

The role involves managing technical and process risks in cyber security, information security, and privacy. It requires engagement with various internal teams and external partners. The main deliverables include formal risk assessments according to standards like HMG IS1, IRAM 2, or ISO27005, to evaluate risks, determine mitigations, and support regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct formal risk assessments of PPP O365/Azure configurations and other systems
• Recommend mitigations to minimize identified risks in line with SL risk framework
• Produce risk reports to support the PPP CS&IA Plan
• Represent PPP cyber risk exposure in relevant security groups
• Analyze system configurations and assess risks following NCSC guidance
• Assist with risk tracking and management of PPP cyber and information security/privacy risks
• Formally determine cyber and information security/privacy risks and issues

Skills / Essential

• Qualification or membership in an Information Security professional body
• Qualification as an NCSC Cyber Certified Practitioner (CCP) at SIRA level or similar
• Significant experience applying Cyber Security Standards
• Experience applying technical IT and information assurance controls
• Understanding of cyber threats, ICT architecture, and NCSC approaches
• Ability to interpret business and technical requirements into Cyber Security needs
• Good knowledge of ICT systems and applications
• Excellent communication skills across all levels
• Ability to work independently
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Methodical, logical, self-motivated, resilient
• Ability to obtain government clearance (SC/SL – Nuclear)

Skills / Desirable

• Degree in IT, Cyber Security, or related field
• CISSP or equivalent qualification
• Experience with operational cyber security teams
• Experience working with regulators in a regulated environment

NB: To be considered, candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK and be able to complete BPSS Security Clearance.