GRC Cyber Security Advisor

GRC Cyber Security Advisor

Engagement: Contract
Type: Outside IR35
Clearance Required: Active DV Clearance
Location: Contact Me
Daily Rate: Contact Me

Overview

Our government client is looking for an experienced GRC Cyber Security Advisor with active DV clearance to provide strategic support across cyber governance, risk, compliance, assurance, and operational readiness.

This is a high-impact contract role focused on embedding a mature cyber security governance and risk capability, aligned with recognised best practice and relevant government frameworks. It will suit someone with strong experience in secure environments who can combine strategic oversight with practical delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen cyber governance, risk, and compliance activity across the organisation
• Review and improve cyber policies, controls, and frameworks in line with best practice and government standards
• Support cyber risk management, reporting, mitigation, and senior stakeholder engagement
• Continue delivery of vulnerability management activity and ensure alignment with wider cyber objectives
• Support cyber certification activity and help build a sustainable model for future compliance
• Mentor internal cyber teams and support long-term BAU ownership
• Provide guidance around supplier management, service transition, and managed service oversight
• Support incident readiness and response planning to ensure robust and sustainable operational processes
• Contribute to clear cyber reporting and assurance for senior leadership

Deliverables

• Cyber governance framework and supporting artefacts
• Cyber risk management framework and reporting approach
• Vulnerability management support and senior risk engagement
• Certification delivery support and sustainability model
• Mentoring and capability-building support for internal teams
• BAU transition and supplier management support
• Incident readiness and response process input
• Regular stakeholder reporting contributions

Required Experience

• Active DV Clearance
• Strong experience in cyber governance, risk, and compliance
• Proven ability to design and embed governance frameworks and risk management approaches
• Experience providing assurance and strategic advice to senior stakeholders
• Knowledge of cyber certification, supplier oversight, and BAU transition
• Experience supporting incident readiness and operational resilience
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Previous experience in government, defence, or other highly secure environments

Desirable Background

• Government or public sector experience
• Familiarity with recognised cyber security frameworks and standards
• Experience supporting cyber transformation or improvement programmes
• Background in mentoring or developing cyber capability within internal teams

Ideal Profile

This role would suit someone currently working as a:

• Cyber Security Governance Lead
• Cyber GRC Consultant
• Senior Cyber Security Consultant
• Cyber Programme Security Lead

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