Security & Information Risk Assessor (SIRA) – Government Client – SC Cleared
Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.
Location : London (2 days / week on-site – London)
Clearance : Active SC Clearance (valid beyond 2028) – Essential
Contract : Initial until April 2026 (with extension likely)
500 per day inside IR35
Join a high-impact national security programme with a major government client as a Security & Information Risk Assessor (SIRA). You’ll be part of a 15-strong cyber function driving security assurance across complex technical deliveries and programme workstreams.
Key Responsibilities :
- Provide expert security assurance guidance to delivery teams and senior stakeholders.
- Lead risk assessments and recommend controls in line with NIST, ISO 27001 and HMG frameworks.
- Navigate systems and services through the full security accreditation and assurance lifecycle.
- Influence and collaborate effectively with engineers, architects, and project managers.
- Contribute to the maturity and evolution of the wider security assurance function.
Essential Skills & Experience :
Proven SIRA experience within complex government or critical national infrastructure environments.Deep understanding of NIST, security frameworks, and risk assessment methodologies.Strong ability to translate technical risk into clear business impact.Confident influencing senior stakeholders and delivery teams alike.Active SC Clearance (must be valid beyond 2028).Able to work on-site 2 days per week in London (non-negotiable).