Cyber Risk and Assurance Specialist

Bristol
1 month ago
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Daily Rate: From £300 to £400 (inside IR35 via umbrella)
Contract Length: 3 months initially
Location: Redcliffe, Bristol (10 minutes walk from Bristol Temple Meads train station)

Hybrid working

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Cyber Risk and Assurance Specialist to join their dynamic team for a temporary contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in enhancing their Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF). If you are passionate about cyber risk management and looking to make an impact in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and continuously improve the CAF management framework.
Act as the architect and administrator of the framework, embedding it across various business units while ensuring its effectiveness in supporting business objectives.
Leverage your deep subject matter expertise in the CAF to facilitate shared visibility of control health.
Enable risk and resource-informed decision-making by providing clear insights and accountability across the control lifecycle.
Break down organisational silos by fostering integrated and aligned business processes, helping to create a resilient and trusted control environment.

What We're Looking For:

Proven experience in cyber risk and assurance, specifically related to the Cyber Assessment Framework.
Strong understanding of design thinking and systems thinking methodologies.
Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to navigate complex organisational structures.

If you are ready to take on this challenge and contribute to building a robust cyber risk management framework, apply today! We look forward to welcoming a dedicated professional who can help drive our client's objectives forward.

How to Apply:

To apply for the Cyber Risk and Assurance Specialist position, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for this role.

Our client is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within their workforce and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.

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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