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Job Title: Business Process Analyst - Cyber Security
Contract
Daily Rate: Up to £400 - inside IR35 via umbrella
Contract Length: 3 Months initially
Location: Hybrid Working - 3 days in either London, Birmingham, Manchester or Bristol

Are you ready to take your expertise in business process analysis to the next level? Our client is looking for a skilled Business Process Analyst specialising in Cyber Security to join their team on a temporary basis. In this role, you will play a crucial part in developing a new overarching cybersecurity controls framework that will unify processes across the organisation.

Role Overview:
The primary focus of this position is to design a comprehensive cybersecurity controls framework tailored for a large enterprise. This framework will integrate key areas such as Identity and Access Management, Penetration Testing, and System Security, serving as a robust governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) structure. Other frameworks, including CAF, PCI, and ISO, will nest under this new framework, enhancing the organisation's overall security posture.

Key Characteristics:
Business Process Orientation: Your role will emphasise aligning processes, terminology, and roles across the organisation.
Systems Thinking: You will leverage systems thinking to create a framework that is scalable and effective for a large enterprise environment.
Metrics & Monitoring: Understanding and implementing metrics will be essential to ensure that processes operate efficiently.
Stakeholder Engagement: You will collaborate with managers and operators of processes, as well as engage with senior-level stakeholders when necessary.

Skills & Experience:
Organisational Experience: A strong background in large organisations is essential; experience in small businesses may not translate effectively to this role.
Industry Background: While experience in telecommunications is preferred, candidates with a background in banking or other regulated sectors at an enterprise scale are also encouraged to apply.
Business Analysis Expertise: A focus on business analysis and process design within the cybersecurity GRC domain is crucial, rather than deep technical expertise.

Additional Details:
In this role, you will also help gather requirements for security tooling and coordinate improvements across cybersecurity processes.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for aligning business processes within the cybersecurity landscape, we want to hear from you! Join us in making a significant impact on the organisation's cybersecurity framework.

How to Apply:
To express your interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience. Don't miss your chance to contribute to a vital area of cybersecurity in a dynamic environment.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you

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