> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/85169-cyber-security-governance-and-risk-management-principal-government-digital-service-g6](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/85169-cyber-security-governance-and-risk-management-principal-government-digital-service-g6). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Security Governance and Risk Management Principal - Government Digital Service - G6 - **Company:** Government Digital & Data - **Location:** London, UK - **Salary:** £69,675.0 - £90,756.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Cloud Services, Secure Coding - **Published:** May 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/cyber-security-governance-and-risk-management-principal-government-digital-service-g6-united-kingdom/2778124963-2/ ## About the Role We're looking for an experienced cyber security professional who can operate at a senior level: * Strong experience delivering cyber risk assessments and assurance * Deep understanding of threat modelling, cloud security and SaaS environments * Experience applying security standards and regulatory frameworks * Confident working in complex, fast-paced digital environments * Strong stakeholder engagement, able to influence senior leaders * Excellent communication skills, translating complex risks into clear actions * Experience mentoring, coaching or building team capability * Ability to assess risks across emerging technologies (AI, cloud, SaaS) * Commitment to continuous learning and best practice sharing ## Description You'll join GDS, the digital centre of government, working at the heart of services like GOV.UK and One Login. In this role, you will: * Lead cyber risk and security assurance across major digital services * Work across teams delivering services in alpha, beta and live phases * Influence how security is embedded across government digital delivery * Support a strong "secure by design" culture across the organisation What you'll be doing You'll play a key role in protecting and strengthening government digital services, including: * Leading cyber and information security risk management and assurance * Conducting security assessments and IT Health Checks across services * Ensuring SaaS and cloud solutions meet NCSC security principles * Facilitating security working groups across delivery stages * Producing formal risk assessments and risk treatment plans (RTPs) * Advising on secure by design practices, including AI and secure coding * Supporting incident management and live service security improvements * Delivering risk briefings to senior leaders, with clear recommendations * Mentoring teams and building capability across security practices * Promoting a positive, collaborative security culture ## Related Videos - [Hosting a modern justice system](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/332-hosting-a-modern-justice-system) - [How to Cause (or Prevent) a Massive Data Breach- Secure Coding and IDOR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/39-how-to-cause-or-prevent-a-massive-data-breach-secure-coding-and-idor) - [Leverage Cloud Computing Benefits with Serverless Multi-Cloud ML ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/78-leverage-cloud-computing-benefits-with-serverless-multi-cloud-ml) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Automated Security for the Entire SDLC](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100323-automated-security-for-the-entire-sdlc) - [How GitHub secures open source](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1450-how-github-secures-open-source) ## Related Articles - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. Developers Decide What Actually Gets Deployed.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/693-events-like-rsac-get-you-cisos-developers-decide-what-actually-gets-deployed) - [Got AI ideas but no money? Here are 10 free ways to level up your AI skills with Google Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/600-got-ai-ideas-but-no-money-here-are-10-free-ways-to-level-up-your-ai-skills-with-google-cloud) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)