Principal Cyber Risk Management and Assurance Advisor

Principal Cyber Risk Management and Assurance AdvisorContract Inside 750 daily IR35 Location: London, Bristol or Manchester (Hybrid - 3 x onsite days per week)We are seeking an experienced Principal Cyber Risk Management and Assurance Advisor to join a major public sector organisation undergoing significant digital and technology transformation.This is a senior advisory role focused on cyber risk management, security assurance, governance, and secure-by-design principles across large-scale, complex technology environments.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide expert leadership on cyber risk management and assurance activities.Assess and manage security risks across enterprise technology programmes and services.Support the implementation of secure-by-design principles throughout project and operational lifecycles.Provide assurance against security standards, regulatory requirements and risk frameworks.Engage with senior stakeholders to influence risk-based decision making.Review and challenge technical designs, architectures and security controls.Contribute to cloud and digital transformation programmes from a cyber security perspective.Essential ExperienceExtensive experience in cyber security risk management and assurance.Strong understanding of security governance, risk frameworks and control assurance.Demonstrable experience applying secure-by-design principles.Experience assessing and managing cyber risks within large, complex organisations.Ability to communicate security risks ..... full job details .....