Principal Cyber Risk & Assurance Advisor

Summer-Browning Associates Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Summer-Browning Associates Ltd (SBA) supports a Central Government client in a 6-month Principal Cyber Risk and Assurance Advisor contract. Location options: London, Bristol or Manchester; hybrid working.

Role requires demonstrable experience delivering risk assessments and assurance in large, complex digital environments, strong stakeholder briefing and mentoring, and ability to advise at executive level on cyber risk and emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience delivering cyber security risk assessments and assurance in large, fast-moving environments.
• Strong understanding of cyber risk management, threat modelling, security architecture and IT health checks.
• Experience interpreting security standards and regulatory frameworks in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and build cross-functional relationships.
• Proven track record briefing senior stakeholders with actionable recommendations.
• Mentoring or capability-building experience.
• Ability to assess implications of emerging technologies (AI, SaaS, cloud) and recommend interventions.
• Knowledge of Civil Service values and public service culture.

Skills

Cyber risk management

Threat modelling

Security architecture

IT Health Checks

Cloud security

Regulatory standards

Stakeholder briefing

Mentoring

Emerging tech risk

Civil Service values

Job description

SBA are currently supporting our Central Government client who are seeking a Principal Cyber Risk and Assurance Advisor on an initial 6 month contract.

Location:

London, Bristol or Manchester - (Hybrid)

Skills and 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

NB: Active SC required for assignment