Cyber (AI) Delivery Assurance Lead (AI Security)

Cyber (AI) Delivery Assurance Lead (AI Security)
West London | 2-3 Days Onsite | Up to £850 per Day (Inside IR35) | Rolling Contract

We're seeking an experienced Cyber Delivery Assurance Lead to join a large-scale enterprise transformation programme based in West London.

This is a long-term opportunity on a major programme of work expected to run for at least 12 months, offering a rolling contract structure and significant exposure across business-critical technology initiatives.

Crucially, candidates must have experience in AI Security and the governance, risk, and assurance challenges associated with AI-enabled systems. As organisations continue to adopt AI technologies, this role will play a key part in ensuring appropriate security controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance are embedded throughout delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide cyber security assurance across multiple technology and transformation programmes.
• Ensure security-by-design principles are embedded throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Assess solutions, architectures, and implementations for cyber and AI-related risks.
• Review AI and machine learning initiatives from a security, governance, and compliance perspective.
• Work closely with engineering, architecture, product, data, and business teams.
• Identify, assess, and manage cyber security risks and remediation activities.
• Ensure adherence to organisational security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive security governance and assurance activities across a complex enterprise environment.
• Produce clear risk and assurance reporting for senior stakeholders.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience as a Cyber Security Assurance Manager, Cyber Assurance Lead, Security Assurance Lead, Cyber Risk Manager, or similar.
• Demonstrable AI Security Experience is essential
• Strong background in cyber governance, risk management, and security assurance.
• Experience operating within large-scale enterprise environments.
• Understanding of security considerations surrounding AI, machine learning, LLMs, data privacy, model governance, and emerging AI-related threats.
• Experience assessing risks associated with AI-enabled products and platforms.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to influence technical and non-technical audiences alike.

Technical Knowledge

Strong understanding of:

• NIST
• ISO 27001
• PCI DSS
• GDPR
• Cloud Security
• Security Architecture
• Risk & Controls Frameworks
• AI Security & AI Governance
• Secure Software Delivery Practices

Desirable

• CISSP, CISM, CRISC, ISO 27001 or similar certifications.
• Experience supporting cloud transformation programmes.
• Knowledge of emerging AI regulations, governance frameworks, and responsible AI practices.
• Experience working within highly regulated industries.

Package

• Up to £850 per day
• Inside IR35
• Rolling contract
• Programme expected to run for at least 12 months
• Hybrid working, 2-3 days per week onsite in West London
• Opportunity to shape cyber assurance across a major transformation programme with significant AI adoption

This role would suit an experienced Cyber Delivery Assurance Lead, AI Security Lead, Cyber Assurance Manager, Cyber Risk & Assurance Manager, or Security Governance Lead looking for a long-term contract opportunity at the forefront of cyber and AI security.