The Information Security (InfoSec) Manager leads a multi-disciplinary team of security specialists responsible for safeguarding the organisation's information, physical assets, personnel, and cyber infrastructure. This team provides internal security consultancy services, ensuring security best practices are integrated throughout projects and operational processes.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) implements the government’s maritime safety policy in the United Kingdom and works to prevent the loss of life and occurrence of pollution on the coast and at sea.
Safer lives. Safer Ships. Cleaner Seas.
Our vision is to be a world-leading organisation, accelerating the transition to sustainable shipping with non-negotiable safety standards. We put our people, our customers and our planet at the heart of everything we do.
We are committed to giving all our colleagues purpose, professionalism and pride in what we do. We work in supportive, diverse and inclusive teams.
We want everyone to feel valued and supported to achieve their potential at MCA.
This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our staff networks groups covering, Women’s, LGBTQI+, Race, Carers, Mental Wellbeing and volunteer Respect Ambassadors.
The Information Security Manager will:
* Lead and manage a team of security specialists with diverse expertise (information, physical, personnel, cyber, technical) to implement continuous improvement activities across the organisation’s assets.
* Provide security advice and guidance on a range of subjects, balancing business requirements with strategic and national security objectives
* Champion the strategic direction for the security team, aligning with the overall security strategy and organisational objectives.
* Drive a continuous process of identifying security needs, applying appropriate solutions, and verifying ongoing effectiveness of controls to safeguard business priorities.
* Serve as an authoritative point of escalation and subject matter expertise on a broad range of security topics.
For further information about the role and responsibilities, please see the attached role profile.
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