Cyber Risk Analyst - Edinburgh - OutsideIR35

Cyber Security Risk Analyst - Outside IR35

Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week)
Contract: Initial 6 months
Rate: £350-£450 per day (Outside IR35)

We are recruiting a Cyber Security Risk Analyst to join a public sector cyber security team, working closely with digital, technology, and business stakeholders.

This role focuses on identifying, assessing, and managing cyber and digital risk, supporting data-driven security decisions through accurate risk information, improved processes, and effective reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess cyber and digital risks across projects, services, and change activity
• Develop and improve risk management processes and risk data quality
• Interpret outputs from audits, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests
• Produce clear, prioritised risk treatment and mitigation recommendations
• Support risk reporting and tooling, including dashboards (eg Power BI)
• Work closely with business and technical teams to bridge risk and delivery

Required Skills & Experience

• Cyber or digital risk assessment/audit experience
• Understanding of business processes and digital services
• Experience working in agile environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and deliver improvements to deadlines

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.