Principal Cyber Risk Management in London, Greater London

(Principal Cyber Risk Management and Assurance Advisor – SC - 5 months – hybrid - £750pday)

Our public sector client are seeking a Principal Cyber Risk Management and Assurance Advisor for a 5 month (initially) role to work on a hybrid basis in either their London, Manchester or Bristol offices – 3 days p/wk. The role requires active SC clearance.

You will Lead cyber and information security risk management, assurance, and architectural advisory for major applications and digital services during alpha, beta, and early live phases.

Deliver critical security assessments and IT Health Checks, providing expert assurance across portfolio projects, with a focus on SaaS tooling compliance against NCSC Cloud Security Principles.

Facilitate and oversee Security Working Groups throughout all key development and deployment stages, ensuring risks are tracked, logged, and reported to the Head of Cyber Risk and Assurance, with actionable recommendations provided.

Produce formal risk assessments and risk treatment plans (RTPs) for all digital services and associated tooling, ensuring robust protection in accordance with business risk appetite.

Develop, review, and advise on Secure by Design policies/practices, including safe use of AI, secure coding, and regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., OWASP, DPIA, GovAssure).

Experience required:

●             Demonstrable experience delivering high-quality, detailed cyber security risk assessments and assurance in large, fast moving, complex digital environments, ideally government or critical infrastructure.

●             In-depth understanding of cyber risk management, threat modelling, security architectural advice, and formal IT Health Checks, including experience with SaaS environments and cloud security principles.

●             Experience interpreting and applying relevant cyber security standards, regulatory frameworks, and secure by design principles within a multi-disciplinary digital team.

●             A self-starter, using your considerable experience and skills to work independently and with confidence

●             Track record of building cross-functional relationships and leading multi-platform security initiatives, with the ability to brief, influence, and advise senior stakeholders.

●             Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, able to distil complex findings into actionable recommendations for non-technical and executive audiences.

●             Evidence of personal commitment to continuous learning and sharing of best practices, with experience mentoring, coaching, or enabling capability-building in others.

●             Ability to assess the implications and risks of emerging technologies (such as AI, SaaS, cloud services) and proactively recommend security interventions.

●             Knowledge of Civil Service values: respect, collaboration, inclusivity, and commitment to public service, with a strong focus on organisational culture.