Senior Security Risk Specialist

Senior Security Risk Specialist – Contract

Location - London (Hybrid – 2 days onsite in Bank)

Term: 6 months

Rate: £650 per day (Inside iR35)

We’re looking for a Senior Security Risk Specialist to support a technology company’s Security Risk Management function. Reporting to the Head of Security Risk & Assurance, this hands-on role focuses on designing, improving, and operating security risk management frameworks in a fast-paced, cloud-first environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Run and improve the security risk management framework
• Conduct security risk assessments and define mitigation strategies
• Advise engineering and product teams on risks and controls
• Improve risk metrics, reporting, and visibility
• Identify opportunities for automation and responsible use of AI/LLMs

Experience needed:

• Strong background in security risk management within tech or regulated environments
• Cloud security risk assessment experience (AWS experience a must)
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, PCI-DSS
• Comfortable engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders
• GRC tooling experience, consulting background, CISM/CRISC/CISSP

This is an URGENT role so please apply ASAP.