Cyber Security & Risk Specialist

Randstad Technologies Recruitment
Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Today
£500 – £525 pd

Salary

£500 – £525 pd

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
11 May 2026 (Today)

Compliance Specialist (Risk Management & Assurance)

Are you a risk professional with a knack for bridging the gap between technical security and business compliance? We are looking for a Compliance Specialist to join our Risk, Legal, and Regulatory Affairs function.

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in safeguarding the organization by identifying and managing a broad spectrum of risks, with a specific focus on leading our cyber security vulnerability management efforts.

The Role

You will support the design and delivery of compliance activities, ensuring that regulatory, operational, and cyber risks are mitigated effectively. You will act as a key advisor, translating complex technical or regulatory issues into clear business impacts.

Key Responsibilities:

Risk Management: Identify, track, and prioritize risks in line with enterprise frameworks.

Vulnerability Coordination: Lead the identification and remediation of cyber security vulnerabilities within agreed timelines.

Control Assurance: Design and execute second-line monitoring to test control effectiveness and identify gaps.

Remediation: Drive the closure of control weaknesses and security gaps by ensuring clear ownership and accountability.

Reporting: Produce accurate reporting on risk exposure and remediation progress for senior stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

We need a structured communicator who can influence stakeholders across legal, security, and technology teams.

Your Experience:

A strong understanding of risk management and compliance frameworks.

Proven experience in control assurance, monitoring, or audit support.

Direct knowledge of cyber security risk and vulnerability management practices.

The ability to prioritize risk within complex environments.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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