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Cyber Risk Assessment Analyst
Job Posted: 11 hours ago
Salary: £ 55,000 - 62,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Newport
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Cyber Risk Assessment Analyst
Up to £62,000 + bonus
South Wales/Hybrid
Permanent
I'm looking for a cyber risk assessment specialist to identify and assess cyber risks across our client's IT and OT environments. The successful candidate will also be recommending mitigation strategies to strengthen cyber resilience and meet regulatory requirements.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in cyber risk assessment alongside strong experience translating technical risk and control issues into business language.
The role requires eligibility for SC clearance and visa sponsorship cannot be offered.
What You'll Be Doing:
Conducting structured cyber risk assessments across IT and OT systems
Gathering technical and business data to inform risk analysis
Using tools and frameworks to identify, assess, and prioritise risks
Collaborating with stakeholders to assign risk levels and remediation priorities
Evaluating the effectiveness of existing security controls
Recommending mitigation strategies and validating security measures
Maintaining accurate records of assessments and mitigation actions
Reporting risk trends and recommendations
Managing the risk acceptance process and ensuring proper documentation
Ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations
Supporting incident response planning with risk insights
Staying current with cyber threats and best practices
Continuously improving risk assessment methodologiesWhat I'm Looking For:
Strong understanding of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
Strong understanding of cyber risk management and threat actors
Knowledge of technical security controls
Experience in cyber risk assessment and technical IT or OT roles
Familiarity with CNI environments and IEC62443 would be useful
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
What's in it for you:
Up to circa £62,000
Discretionary bonus
25 days leave plus bank holidays
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