Security & Information Risk Assessor (SIRA) - SC Cleared

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.