Offre d'emploi Principal Cyber Risk Management and Assurance Advisor - GDS - G6

• 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

Indicative professional qualifications / accreditations

• relevant industry qualifications and accreditations e.g. , CISSP or hold a Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline.

Bristol, London, Manchester

The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government. We are responsible for setting, leading and delivering the vision for a modern digital government.

Our priorities are to drive a modern digital government, by:

1. joining up public sector services

2. harnessing the power of AI for the public good

3. strengthening and extending our digital and data public infrastructure

4. elevating leadership and investing in talent

5. funding for outcomes and procuring for growth and innovation

6. committing to transparency and driving accountability

We are home to the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (), the world-leading and at the forefront of coordinating the UK’s geospatial strategy and activity. We lead the Government Digital and Data function and champion the work of digital teams across government.

We’re part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and employ more than 1,000 people all over the UK, with hubs in Manchester, London and Bristol.

The Information Security team at GDS protects the people, services and information used to deliver critical government digital infrastructure such as and One Login. We do this by supporting a secure software development lifecycle, setting and checking proportional organisation policies and building a positive, no-blame security culture across the organisation.

The Government Digital Service is where talent translates into impact. From your first day, you’ll be working with some of the world’s most highly-skilled digital professionals, all contributing their knowledge to make change on a national scale.

Join us for rewarding work that makes a difference across the UK. You'll solve some of the nation’s highest-priority digital challenges, helping millions of people access services they need