Cyber Risk Analyst - Edinburgh - OutsideIR35

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 (e.g. 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