Security Business Analyst
Security Business Analyst
Location: Hybrid – 2 days per week in Manchester, Leeds, or Newcastle
Type: 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract
Clearance Requirement: Active SC Clearance (Essential)
About Amber Labs
Amber Labs is a cutting-edge consultancy delivering data-driven, cloud-native, and digital transformation solutions for government and enterprise clients. We specialise in modern engineering practices and pride ourselves on our ability to deliver secure, scalable, high-impact technology outcomes.
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Security Business Analyst to join us on a 12-month FTC, supporting a key central government client. This role will play a critical part in supporting the post go-live service design, testing, and transition of Security Architecture and Security Management & Assurance service lines. You will work closely with security, architecture, and delivery teams to ensure services are robust, compliant, and fully operational.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development of detailed service design documentation, including processes, procedures, operating models, and performance measures
- Assist in defining and documenting: Security architecture principles, standards, and governance frameworks
- Access control models (e.g. IAM, SSO, RBAC)
- Ensure alignment with regulatory and security standards (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, Secure by Design)
- Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT) activities
- Contribute to service transition planning, including acceptance criteria and readiness for live service
- Work with stakeholders to ensure security services are scalable, compliant, and fit for purpose
Experience Required
- Proven experience as a Security Analyst or Business Analyst within complex environments
- Strong experience in service process mapping and requirements definition
- Knowledge of security standards and frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, Secure by Design)
- Experience working within central government or secure environments
- Experience supporting testing phases (UAT/OAT) and service transition
Desirable:
- Experience working with large-scale Oracle ERP platforms
- Knowledge of Oracle RBAC and RMC
Key Skills
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Detail-oriented with a structured approach to documentation and analysis
- Comfortable working in complex, regulated environments
- Proactive and able to work independently within delivery teams
Why Join Amber Labs?
- Opportunity to work on a high-profile central government programme
- Collaborative, delivery-focused environment
- Work alongside experienced security and transformation professionals
Important Information
- Active SC Clearance is required
- Candidates must have recent central government experience
- This is a hybrid role with travel to Manchester, Leeds, or Newcastle required twice weekly