Principal Cyber Risk & Assurance Advisor - Contract in London

Principal Cyber Risk Management and Assurance Advisor - Contract
Rate: £750 per day
Duration: 6 months
SC required
IR35: Inside
Location: Remote with occasional site visits
We are seeking an experienced Principal Cyber Risk Management and Assurance Advisor to provide senior cyber risk, assurance and secure-by-design expertise across a complex digital environment.
Key responsibilities:
Deliver detailed cyber security risk assessments and assurance across complex digital environments.
Apply cyber risk management, threat modelling and secure-by-design principles.
Provide security advice across cloud, SaaS and emerging technologies, including AI .
Apply relevant security standards, regulatory frameworks and policies .
Contribute to security architecture and formal IT Health Checks .
Advise and influence senior stakeholders, translating complex risks into clear, actionable recommendations.
Work across multidisciplinary teams and help embed effective security and risk management practices.
Essential experience:
Strong track record in cyber security risk management and assurance .
Experience working in large, complex and fast-moving digital environments.
Deep understanding of secure by design, threat modelling and cyber risk .
Experience with cloud and SaaS security .
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
CISP and CISM qualifications.
Active SC clearance.
Desirable
Previous experience within government or critical infrastructure .
ISO 27001 accredited auditor experience.
Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) assessor experience.
If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.
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