WA Consultants is currently recruiting for a Cyber Security Lead Engineer for an initial 9-month contract.
Our client requires interim expertise to accelerate strategic cyber security transformation in support of the Deputy CISO and the Cyber Security & Information Assurance function.
The successful applicant will support the development and implementation of cyber policies and standards, uplift security culture and awareness, establish cyber profession standards, oversee portfolio alignment to strategy, deliver horizon scanning and leadership briefings, support assurance activities, and contribute to senior level incident readiness, all aligned to the client strategy and statutory obligations (including but not limited to GDPR and relevant non ONR requirements).
Our client is looking for an applicant to act as an internal cyber advisor aligned with our clients strategy and organisational objectives.
* Lead/coordinate the resolution of complex/high profile cyber issues and facilitate stakeholder engagement.
* Develop, refresh, and embed cyber policies, standards, and procedures; track adoption/compliance.
* Provide portfolio oversight and RAG reporting; escalate and drive remediation of misalignment’s.
* Conduct horizon scanning and brief leadership on implications and recommendations.
* Support the establishment of cyber profession standards with HR/L&D.
* Timely access to stakeholders, systems, repositories, and tooling (e.g., policy library, LMS, phishing platform, service management/SIEM, PMO data).
* Availability of policy owners and project managers for reviews and attestations.
Please note, this role has been deemed outside of IR35. Our client is based near Warrington and there is a requirement to be on site at least 2-days per week.
Please advise on availability and rate expectations on application. For further information, please contact Alexander Wilson.
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