Salary 67,820 - 67,820 GBP per year
Requirements:
- - To be considered for this role, you should demonstrate relevant skills and experience in information security governance and management, risk assessment, information risk management, and technical security architecture. Experience in an ICT assurance or compliance environment is also highly desirable.
- Essential qualifications include a Certificate in Information Security Management Principles (CISMP), Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP), Certified Cyber Professional (CCP), and membership of CIISP, CIISec, BCS, or a recognized equivalent.
- Ideally, you should possess the ability to build long-term relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, exhibit highly effective networking capabilities, and demonstrate experience in leading and managing a team. Strong communication skills across various audiences and the ability to synthesize information for effective decision-making are crucial.
- You must be a sole UK National and able to meet the security requirements for this position, needing DV clearance if not already held.
Responsibilities:
- In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Developing, leading, and managing the UKSC cyber security strategy and transformation plan across all business units.
- Acting as a subject matter expert and advisor for cyber security matters while supporting the cyber security agenda at UKSC meetings and individual business unit leadership meetings.
- Accurately positioning the cyber security threat for all UKSC business units in collaboration with Defence Intelligence.
- Triage cyber vulnerabilities by relevance and criticality to UKSC, identifying suitable mitigations and advising on their implementation.
- Leading the cyber security exercising program for UKSC and supporting cyber security incidents by coordinating information security incident response efforts.
- Sharing your expertise and supporting stakeholders across UKSC, while also managing several direct reports within the team and ensuring workload delivery.
- Driving continuous improvement mechanisms and encouraging the sharing of best practices among teams.
- Maintaining close liaison with key stakeholders in Defence Digital, Defence Security & Resilience, and the wider MOD.
- Deputizing for the Chief Information Security Officer when required.
Technologies:
- ICT
- Support
- Leaflet
- Security
More:
As the Deputy Head of Cyber Security for UK Strategic Command, I will support the Chief Information Security Officer to drive cyber security transformation across UKSC. My understanding of the UKSC cyber security threat and risk position will be essential in developing a Command-level cyber security strategy and transformation plan. I will also play a key role in improving the cyber security of individual business units.
In this position, I will coordinate system remediation activities for systems outside of the risk appetite and support delivery teams in implementing Secure by Design principles for new systems within UKSC.
We are committed to facilitating our staff's professional development and will support you in pursuing further learning opportunities. The role includes access to a wide range of excellent benefits such as flexible working, generous leave allowance, and a competitive Civil Service pension.
This job may be suitable for hybrid working, allowing a balance of workplace attendance and working from home, depending on the specific requirements of the role. If selected, we will discuss hybrid working options with you prior to your start.
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