Researcher
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Remote |
| Area | Uk-wide, UK |
| Sector | Digital Tech: Cyber Security |
| Salary | £484 Per Day |
| Start Date | August 13th, 2025 |
| Advertiser | Priyanka Dubey |
| Job Ref | 7103-PSR1JP00093589 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | DV |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for a Researcher to join them on a 2 month contract. This position will be remote.
Job Summary:
The purpose of this project is to undertake a short research activity to develop an accurate view of the relative priority of the UK’s international partners based on Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) dependencies. This work will help inform future international cyber security risk mitigation activities.
A senior research officer (with a cyber background) will lead a small team of CII researchers and be responsible for key activities and product deliveries including: CNI dependency research, updating the data evaluation methodology, implementation of the CII prioritisation approach based on dependency risk analysis, and identifying opportunities for future cyber security risk mitigations.
The CII researchers will work to the senior cyber specialist and be responsible for key research activities and product deliveries including: CNI dependency research, the implementation of a data evaluation methodology and utilising a CII prioritisation approach based on dependency risk analysis.
Minimum Requirement:
- Have experience in the field of CNI protection from cyber threats, ideally covering a wide range of sectors including Chemicals, Civil Nuclear, Energy, Finance, Food, Space or Water.
- Have experience of structured research and data gathering exercises.
- Have experience and a broad understanding of how modern Information Systems are architected and operated in the globally distributed service marketplace.
- Critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Mapping dependencies.
- Stakeholder engagement.
An active DV clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active DV clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
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- Have experience in the field of CNI protection from cyber threats, ideally covering a wide range of sectors including Chemicals, Civil Nuclear, Energy, Finance, Food, Space or Water.
