Cyber Risk Assessment Analyst

Job DescriptionCyber Risk Assessment AnalystUp to 62,000 + bonusSouth Wales/HybridPermanentI'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 systemsGathering technical and business data to inform risk analysisUsing tools and frameworks to identify, assess, and prioritise risksCollaborating with stakeholders to assign risk levels and remediation prioritiesEvaluating the effectiveness of existing security controlsRecommending mitigation strategies and validating security measuresMaintaining accurate records of assessments and mitigation actionsReporting risk trends and recommendationsManaging the risk acceptance process and ensuring proper documentationEnsuring compliance with internal policies and external regulationsSupporting incident response planning with risk insightsStaying current with cyber threats and best practicesContinuously improving risk assessment methodologiesWhat I'm Looking For: Strong understanding of security frameworks (eg, NIST, ISO 27001).Strong understanding of cyber risk management and threat actorsKnowledge of technical security controlsExperience in cyber risk assessment and technical IT or OT rolesFamiliarity with CNI environments and IEC62443 would be usefulExcellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skillsWhat's in it for you:Up to circa 62,000Discretionary bonus25 days leave plus bank holidaysGood pension schemeHays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Created: 2025-08-07