IT Risk Specialist

IT Risk Specialist - 5 days onsite in Farnborough - SC cleared preferred - £60-65k base plus benefits

Our client who specialises in defence and national security is seeking a dedicated Risk Specialist to join their IT business.

If you do not currently hold an SC clearance you will need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years with no more than 1 month out of the country at a time.

In this role, you will be responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive risk management process.

Your mission will be to develop robust risk management policies, establish effective ways of working, and drive training initiatives across the organisation.

You will play a pivotal role in safeguarding their IT operations by identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks in a rapidly evolving technological environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Risk Management Framework:

Design and implement a comprehensive risk management framework tailored to their operations. This includes developing risk assessment methodologies, defining key risk indicators, and establishing reporting mechanisms.

Policy Development:

Draft, refine, and enforce risk-related policies and procedures that align with regulatory standards and industry best practices. Ensure all documentation is clear, concise, and accessible to relevant stakeholders.

Training & Awareness:

Develop and deliver risk management training programs for staff at all levels. Facilitate workshops and training sessions that highlight potential risks, best practices, and proactive strategies to mitigate them.

Risk Assessments:

Conduct thorough risk assessments across projects, operations, and processes. Evaluate potential vulnerabilities and impact, recommending timely and effective mitigation measures.

Collaboration and Reporting:

Work closely with senior management, technical leads, and operational teams to ensure risk insights are incorporated into strategic decision-making processes. Prepare regular risk reports and dashboards for executive review.

Continuous Improvement: Monitor the effectiveness of risk management processes and provide recommendations for continuous improvement. Adapt the framework to address emerging threats and changing business needs.

Required Skills and Experience

Risk Management Expertise: Proven experience in risk management within IT or related technical environments, ideally with exposure to defence, government, or high-security sectors.

Analytical and Strategic Thinking: Ability to assess complex operational risks and translate them into actionable policies and procedures.

Training and Communication: Strong communication skills with a track record in developing and delivering training sessions.

Ability to explain complex risk concepts in a manner that is accessible and engaging.

Policy Development:Experience in drafting, implementing, and enforcing risk management policies across diverse stakeholders.

Collaborative Approach: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and influence strategic decisions.

Qualifications

Advanced qualifications or certifications Risk Management, or a related field. Advanced qualifications or certifications (e.g., CRISC, CISA, ISO 31000) are highly desirable.

Extensive experience in risk management roles within IT, preferably in environments that deal with sensitive or high-security information.

Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements related to information risk and cybersecurity.

IT Risk Specialist - 5 days onsite in Farnborough - SC cleared preferred - £60-65k base plus benefits

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