Cyber / Risk Analyst

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1 month ago
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Our client Scottish Power are seeking a Cyber-Risk Analyst for an immediate start for a critical intial 3 month project based in the Glasgow office, which could potentially reach to 6-9 months.

Job Purpose Statement

The primary purpose of the Cyber Risk and Assurance Analyst is to support the delivery of Cyber Risk and Assurance services by the SPEN Cyber Governance, Risk and Assurance team. This role offers the opportunity to work and gain further experience within three primary GRA domains across BAU and Change Delivery – Cyber Risk Management, Third Party Risk Management and Cyber Assurance.
Risk activities performed by this role are expected to include conducting or supporting cyber risk assessments on behalf of stakeholders using the Cyber Risk Assessment Methodology across our essential services, IT and OT estates regular reviews and reporting of existing risks to ensure remediation plans are on track producing risk reports for various governance forums and supporting risk owners with definition of risk treatment strategies.
The role will support the TPRM team to undertake risk and assurance activities for third parties including companies in our supply chain that provide SPEN with goods and services.
SPEN Cyber has a comprehensive Assurance plan that includes activities related to ongoing assurance of cyber capabilities and controls against regulatory requirements defined against NCSC’s Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) dashboard reporting of CAF attainment status and tracking of assurance activities such as penetration testing and management of audit actions.
Delivery of these services will require the role to engage with technical and non-stakeholders across our business, such as risk owners.

Accountability Statement

Risk:
Conduct comprehensive BAU and Change Delivery cyber risk assessments for SPEN IT and OT assets and essential services, identifying vulnerabilities and potential threats with appropriate mitigation or treatment strategies.
Co-ordinate approval of cyber risk assessments and strategies by appropriate stakeholders, including SPEN Cyber Security Forums (CSF).
Track and support delivery of mitigation or treatment strategies by BAU or change delivery teams.
Maintain Cyber Risk Register, with regular reviews and reporting of current risks to ensure they are appropriate.
Review of risks based on situational events such as new threats and control improvements.
Production of risk reports for stakeholder groups.
Delivery of Cyber Risk training, including methodology and tooling.
Assurance:
Develop CAF Assurance Plans with stakeholders.
Conduct planned CAF assurance activities with stakeholders, capturing evidence that supports the assessed attainment status and ensuring the CAF Evidence repository is up to date.
Support Capability and Control Owners with self-assessments

Skills Knowledge & Experience

Technical Skills:

Minimum 2 years’ experience of performing cyber risk assessments and/or cyber assurance activities such as audits.
Professional qualification related to cyber risk management, audit, or compliance such as CRISC or CISA. desirable.
Experience of working with a structured management system, including ISO27001.
Understanding of IT and OT cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and best practices such as NCSC CAF, ISO27001 or NIST CSF.
Awareness of regulatory requirements, such as NIS Regulation.
Experience with Archer GRC solution or other GRC solutions desirable.

Personal Skills / Abilities

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to build effective relationships with key stakeholders.
Ability to adapt quickly to change and support others in this process.
High integrity and emotional maturity.
Creative flair is encouraged.

Minimum Criteria

2 years in similar work, preference for having worked in industrial sectors (energy or otherwise).
Experience of working as part of a team within a fast-paced and evolving business.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Must be a proven team player to work, promote and consolidate efficient team working relationships

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