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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:
9b9f62b09050
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.
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