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Security Information Risk Advisor

Security Information Risk Advisor

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Edinburgh, United kingdom

Freelance

09-03-2026

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Network Security

Job Specifications

SIRA - Security Information Risk Advisor - Public Sector - 12 month contract

Are you a Security Information Risk Advisor available for a new project?

I am working with a public sector client in Scotland looking for a new SIRA to join their team. This will be an initial 12 month contract, outside IR35, working Hybrid with travel to Edinburgh as required.

I am keen to speak with candidates who have
Strong background in technical information security and risk, covering both project delivery and BAU environments, ideally within the public sector/government departments.
Proven experience in identifying, assessing, and managing information security risks and applying a risk-based approach.
Experience in security assurance, control measurement, and conducting or supporting internal and third-party audits.
Track record of creating ISMS and IT security documentation such as policies, standards, processes, procedures, and patterns.
Ability to analyse business processes and map them to recognised control frameworks and industry practice.
Confident communicator able to engage and mediate between technical, non-technical, and non-security stakeholders at different levels.
Understanding of key security domains such as cloud, vulnerability management, access control, network security, secure coding, or systems support.
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified ISO 27001 Lead Implementer and/or Lead Auditor (or equivalent).
Interested? Apply now for immediate consideration!

About the Company

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