Join Police Digital Service as NMC Cyber Detect Service Lead
Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.
£60,000 - £65,000
About Police Digital Service
Police Digital Service strives to be the go-to partner for technology developments and programmes across UK policing.
The National Management Centre (NMC) is part of Police Digital Service and provides visibility and control of information risks for policing. It supports the 24x7x365 nature of police operations, providing a threat detection and response capability for digital services before, during and after cyber-attacks, enabling stakeholders to understand and proactively manage risk across the technology estate at both the national and force level.
Key Responsibilities
Accountable for the Detect activities within the NMC as well as any issues concerning quality and delivery of the service.
Engagement with all aspects of the NMC to ensure efficient and robust service delivery.
Responsible for the value and efficiency of the service and of the team working within it.
Accountable for the evolution and development of the PM service with regards to continuously improve in respect of People, Processes and Technology.
Accountable of all related documentation and processes within the PM area. e.g., playbooks/WINS etc
Responsible for quality of the PM service, and will support and input to content evolution, content delivery and validation of content. Contribute to custom tooling design and delivery.
To be seen as a leader in collaboratively working with other NMC services to ensure seamless integration with all other teams across the NMC, towards maximizing the outputs from the NMC.
Engage with senior internal and external stakeholders to represent and deliver the performance and value of the Cyber Detect Team via written reports, and informal / formal presentations.
What you need to succeed in the role
Essential
Experience working in a fast-paced operational security environment
Experience in driving and motivating a team
Experience working in a customer facing environment
Experience working in a Security environment
Experience in internal and external stakeholder management and engagement
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of various security methodologies and processes and can apply these to incident investigations
Knowledge of commonly deployed Cyber Security tools and products
Knowledge and hands on experience of IP networks and their key components
Ability to apply processes to incidents and investigations
A genuine enthusiasm and drive to work within Cyber Security, and drive improvement within the team
Motivated and ambitious to work on your own initiative without needing direction
Strong attention to detail
Ability to multi-task, prioritise, and manage time effectively
Excellent interpersonal skills and professional demeanour
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
Familiar with the use of SIEM (Security Incident and Event Management) technology, in terms of handling alerts, analysis of the data within the alert and rationale on whether escalation or closure is required. A proven capacity to mentor this ability to colleagues
Ability to convey technical speak into plain English to contextualise the alert with recommendations if applicable
Providing thought leadership to support the shaping of the Protective Monitoring Service, with a mind-set of moving up the value chain in terms of experience, knowledge, and skills
Ability to create Protective Monitoring related reports for leadership team when required
Desirable
Experience working within a Cyber Security or similar environment
CompTIA Network+, Security+, CSA+ and/or CEH or equivalent
All applicants must be eligible for NPPV3 and SC clearances. Successful applicants will require NPPV3 clearance to have been approved before starting with PDS.
Why Join us?
Balance is important and we want you to take time off to recharge - we offer 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years of service. Holiday Purchase also available
Flexible working hours - We trust you to do your job and we appreciate that life doesn't always fit around a 9 to 5 workday. We operate core hours of 8 to 6, Monday to Friday (37hr week)
We care about your well-being - we have an EAP that offers not just welfare benefits but also retail discounts
Plan for the future - we offer an excellent pension scheme and life assurance cover
Put your mind at rest regarding your health - offering remote GP, mental health and physiotherapy appointments via video consultation
Family - Enhanced maternity and paternity pay along with a flexible return to work
Community - one paid day off per year for volunteering
You can find out more here:
Benefits - Police Digital Service (pds.police.uk)
Diversity, equity and inclusion
We are committed to equal opportunity for all and will not discriminate on any grounds. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible span of experience. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates and people with disabilities.
Working Arrangements
At the NMC, you will benefit from hybrid working, getting the advantages of both face-to-face team engagement and home working. NMC employees have the opportunity to work in our modern office environment for in-person collaboration, however you will also get the opportunity to work from home 2 days a week.
Please note that in Q3 of 2025, the NMC will be relocating to offices in the Wigan area.
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