JOB SUMMARY

The Cabinet Office supports the Prime Minister and ensures the effective running of government. It is also the corporate headquarters for government, in partnership with HM Treasury, and takes the lead in certain critical policy areas.
We are the Cabinet Office’s cyber security team, and our mission is to secure the department against cyber threats. We protect our nationwide internal IT infrastructure, and high-profile citizen-facing digital services such as GOV.UK.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Head of Information Security is responsible for defining and operating the information security risk management strategy, framework and processes across Cabinet Office. This role requires a deep understanding of information security risk management and regulations, with a strong background in technology.
This position requires a candidate with the ability to think strategically, communicate effectively, and execute with precision. The successful candidate will have a passion for security and be able to lead a team of experts in this field.

As the Head of Information Security, you will:

• Develop and execute the Department’s information security strategy and operating model, governing the way the Department identifies, mitigates and manages its information security risks;
• Develop and operate the Department’s information security management system;
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the information security function, encompassing cyber security governance, risk management, compliance, and assurance functions;
• Communicate regularly with senior leadership and stakeholders about the organisation’s security posture, threat landscape, and risk management efforts;
• Act as a subject matter expert on information security matters, both internally and externally, and keep abreast of industry developments and emerging threats;
• Hire, train, and manage a team of information security professionals, ensuring that they have the necessary skills and resources to perform their jobs effectively;
• Work closely with other functions and cross-Government partners to ensure that information security policies and procedures are integrated into the Department’s business processes.

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

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