Security & Information Risk Assessor (SIRA) - Government Client - SC Cleared
Location: London (2 days/week on-site - London)
Clearance: Active SC Clearance (valid beyond 2028) - Essential
Contract: Initial until April 2026 (with extension likely)
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).
Eames Consulting is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.