Cyber Compliance Lead - Inside IR35 - SC Cleared

Cyber Compliance Lead
Inside Ir35: £500 - £525
Primarily remote - once a month travel
SC Cleared

Overview:
SR2 is partnering with a key consultancy client to further develop and embed a critical national infrastructure client's cyber governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) capabilities. We are seeking a confident and experienced Cyber Compliance Lead to support the assurance of cyber controls, policy adherence, and alignment to relevant standards and regulatory requirements. This role will be instrumental in maintaining a high-assurance environment and ensuring that cyber risk is effectively mitigated across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, maintenance, and oversight of cyber security policies, standards, and procedures
• Monitor compliance with internal frameworks and external obligations (eg NIS Directive, NCSC CAF, ISO/IEC 27001)
• Plan and conduct compliance reviews, control assessments, and audit responses
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (technical and business) to ensure consistent policy application and evidence of control effectiveness
• Manage the tracking and closure of non-conformities and audit findings
• Provide assurance updates to senior stakeholders, supporting risk-informed decision-making
• Support regulatory and third-party assurance activities, including evidence collation and readiness assessments
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the GRC operating model and maturity roadmap

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong background in cyber security compliance and/or audit within large or regulated organisations
• In-depth knowledge of key frameworks such as NISD, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CAF, or equivalent
• Experienced in designing and implementing compliance monitoring programmes
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to challenge and influence at all levels
• Comfortable translating complex technical issues into clear business language
• Familiarity with public sector or Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) environments
• Skilled in managing documentation, policies, and evidence for internal and external review