Secure by Design Lead & Cyber Risk Advisor

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Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Secure by Design Lead & Cyber Risk Advisor to drive Secure by Design practices across a portfolio of MOD and Public Sector digital services. You will lead risk identification, mitigation, and assurance activities, ensuring that products and services are designed, built, and operated securely while aligned with organisational and Authority risk appetites. This role requires deep understanding of cyber risk methodologies, excellent communication skills, and the ability to guide multi‑disciplinary teams through Secure by Design processes at pace. You will act as the primary advisor on cyber risk and SbD compliance, producing concise, decision‑ready outputs and leading security assurance activities. Key Responsibilities: Secure by Design Leadership Risk Assessment & Threat Modelling Risk Treatment & Remediation Planning Governance, Assurance & Reporting Stakeholder Collaboration & Workshops Compliance & Evidence Production Leadership, Coaching & Knowledge Sharing - Lead Secure by Design discovery and assessment activities across digital services and portfolios. - Provide Secure by Design risk and security assurance functions within MOD/Pub...