Chief Cyber Security & Risk Strategy Leader (Hybrid)

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Clifton Hampden; On-site; GBP 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary

Bonus 7%

Pension 21.5%

Annual leave 25d

Site closure 3d

Flexible working

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority seeks a senior cyber security leader to set strategic direction for the organisation's security across enterprise IT, science computing, and operational technology. You will act as the principal adviser on cyber strategy, governance and risk, and lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver Secure by Design across programmes.

You will engage with government, regulators and industry partners, influence major technology decisions, and drive security maturity while ensuring a

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent professional experience in cyber security, information technology, engineering or related discipline.
• Significant experience leading enterprise cyber security or governance functions with credibility across complex environments.
• Experience developing cyber security strategies and roadmaps and advising senior leaders on risk and investment.
• Chartered professional status.
• CISSP, CISM, CRISC, SABSA or CCSP or equivalent.
• Experience representing organisations in national/international forums or with regulators.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver UKAEA's cyber security strategy, priorities and multi-year roadmap.
• Lead the cyber security function, governance framework, policies and operating principles.
• Oversee enterprise cyber risk and advise ARAC and Executive Committees on risk and investment.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive advisory

Governance & risk

Budget management

Regulated environments

Security standards

Professional certifications

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

ISO 27001

Secure by Design

GovAssure

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority seeks a senior cyber security leader to set strategic direction for the organisation's security across enterprise IT, science computing, and operational technology. You will act as the principal adviser on cyber strategy, governance and risk, and lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver Secure by Design across programmes.

You will engage with government, regulators and industry partners, influence major technology decisions, and drive security maturity while ensuring a