At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead cyber governance, risk, and compliance initiatives in a high-profile government environment.
- Company: Prestigious organisation committed to national security and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, impactful projects, and professional growth opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for mentorship and capability building.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in national security while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Active SC-Clearance and extensive experience in cyber governance roles.
The predicted salary is between 59576 - 70089 £ per year.
Are you an experienced cyber security professional with active SC-Clearance looking to make a significant impact within a high-profile government environment? Our Client, a renowned organisation operating at the forefront of national security, is seeking a skilled GRC Security Advisor to join their team on a contract basis. This is a unique chance to contribute to critical cyber governance, risk management, and compliance initiatives that safeguard national interests.
About Our Client
Our Client is a prestigious organisation operating within the government and security sector, renowned for its commitment to innovation, integrity, and excellence. They foster a collaborative and forward-thinking culture that values expertise and dedication. Working here provides an opportunity to be part of impactful projects that support national security and public service, offering a rewarding environment for professional growth and development.
Role Overview
This contract position has been created to strengthen and embed our Client's Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance management framework in response to evolving security demands. The role is crucial in ensuring operational resilience, regulatory compliance, and strategic oversight within a secure environment. It presents an exciting opportunity to lead initiatives, shape security policies, and work alongside senior stakeholders to enhance cyber maturity across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead efforts to enhance cyber governance, risk, and compliance frameworks throughout the organisation.
- Review, develop, and implement advanced cyber policies and control measures aligned with best practices and government standards.
- Support and drive cyber risk assessments, reporting, and mitigation strategies, engaging with senior leadership.
- Maintain and advance vulnerability management programmes, ensuring alignment with wider cyber objectives.
- Facilitate cyber certification processes, aiming to establish sustainable compliance models.
- Provide mentorship and capability-building support to internal cyber teams.
- Offer guidance on managing suppliers, overseeing service transitions, and regulated service delivery.
- Assist in developing incident response and operational resilience plans to ensure readiness.
- Contribute to comprehensive cyber reporting for executive and board audiences.
Key Deliverables
- Robust cyber governance framework, supported by relevant artefacts.
- Effective cyber risk management and reporting approaches.
- Sustainable vulnerability management and senior risk communication.
- Frameworks supporting cyber certification and ongoing compliance.
- Trained internal teams, fostering long-term capability.
- Established incident response and operational resilience procedures.
- Consistent stakeholder reporting and communication.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Valid active SC-Clearance.
- Extensive experience in cyber governance, risk, and compliance roles.
- Proven track record in designing, implementing, and maintaining governance frameworks.
- Strategic advisory experience to senior and executive stakeholders.
- Knowledge of cyber certification, supplier oversight, and operational transition.
- Experience supporting incident preparedness and operational resilience.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Prior experience working within government, defence, or similarly secure environments.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Background in government or public sector cybersecurity projects.
- Familiarity with recognised cybersecurity standards and frameworks.
- Experience leading cyber transformation or improvement programmes.
- Mentoring or developing cybersecurity capability within teams.
If you are a dedicated cyber security professional seeking a challenging and impactful role, we want to hear from you. Apply now by submitting your CV, and take the next step in your career within a prestigious organisation committed to protecting national interests. Candidates MUST possess active SC-Clearance to be considered for this position.
GRC Security Advisor (SC-Cleared) employer: IO Associates
Our Client is a prestigious organisation within the government and security sector, offering an exceptional work environment that prioritises innovation, integrity, and excellence. As a GRC Security Advisor, you will engage in meaningful projects that directly contribute to national security, while benefiting from a collaborative culture that supports professional growth and development. With a focus on impactful initiatives and strategic oversight, this role provides a unique opportunity to enhance your expertise in cyber governance and compliance within a secure and dynamic setting.
