DORA Consultant - £750pd OUTSIDE IR35 at RAW Search, London Area, £Contract Rate

Role Description: We are seeking a seasoned Senior Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and UK Operational Resilience Specialist Consultant (contract) for a 6 month engagement at one of our Consulting clients.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive gap analyses of existing Operational Resilience frameworksvs. DORA/UK OpRes regulations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and execute remediation strategies aligned with DORA/UK OpRes requirements.
• Support various pillars within the DORA program, including ICT Risk Management, Digital Resilience Testing, and Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM).
• Work closely with SMEs, legal, and other business functions to ensure compliance with DORA/UK OpRes mandates.
• Prepare and deliver detailed reporting on project progress and outcomes.

Skills, Qualifications, and Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum seven years of experience in cybersecurity operational resilience, systems architecture, or related fields, with extensive exposure to Operational Resilience, preferably including DORA.
• Profound understanding of UK regulatory requirements pertaining to operational resilience and continuity management and EU DORA.
• Proven expertise in cybersecurity risk assessments, preparedness, and mitigation strategies, including Resilience testing processes and controls.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and ISO 27001, with the ability to apply them effectively in technical environments.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CRISC are highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, adept at articulating complex matters clearly.
• Strong project and stakeholder management abilities, comfortable leading small teams and collaborating across departments.