Cyber Security Governance & Assurance Specialist

BT Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% on target annual bonus

Private GP 24/7 for you and family

Pension scheme 5% + 10% employer

Job summary

BT Group is seeking a Cyber Security Governance & Assurance Specialist for its London office. The role requires DV clearance and on-site presence, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

You will join a specialist security team supporting critical national infrastructure and governmental partnerships. Responsibilities include developing risk management frameworks, producing security documents, monitoring contract obligations, and guiding engineers on control implementation while

Qualifications

• Information security strategy development and governance experience.
• Strong understanding of risk management and control frameworks.
• Ability to manage stakeholders and communicate risk to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop risk management frameworks and associated actions.
• Create security documents to support cyber security programs.
• Monitor and report security contract obligations status.
• Support system and software engineers with control implementation.
• Ensure test plans assess adherence to control requirements.

Skills

Information Security Strategy

Security governance

Information risk management

Security Controls

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Cyber Security Governance & Assurance Specialist

Job Location: GBR London - 5 Canada Square

Advertised Salary: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Career Grade: D

Due to the sensitive nature of this role, you will be required to undergo DV (Developed Vetting) level Security Clearance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels). An allowance of £5k per annum may be payable monthly while you hold this DV and continue to work in a role that requires that level of security clearance. The terms of this allowance will be made available if you are successful in being recruited into this role.

Due to security requirements, this role requires you to be located on site during your working hours. Mon-Fri 37.5. DV Security Clearance is required. Must have lived in UK for 10+ years to obtain clearance.

Security isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind when you think of BT, but when it comes to keeping everyone safely connected, We Are The Protectors. We deal with thousands of cyber-attacks every day, so that millions of people can safely go about their daily lives and run their businesses. We deliver vital work at scale, with real breadth and impact. We connect for good.

You’ll be joining a specialist security team that is a trusted partner to governments worldwide, protecting critical national infrastructure and committed to the safety and security of our nation and global communities. Our mission focused work is innovative, inspiring and technologically challenging in a way that makes every day different and stimulating. We provide the opportunity to work on rare projects, with exciting tools and brilliant people. Everyone has access to unparalleled professional and personal development opportunities and your contribution is always valued.

About the role

Our mission focused work is innovative, inspiring and technologically challenging in a way that makes every day different and stimulating. We provide the opportunity to work on rare projects, with exciting tools and brilliant people. Everyone has access to unparalleled professional and personal development opportunities, and your contribution is always valued.

Impact of the role

The IA and Technical Compliance leads the Complex Customer logical Security risk management programs, which is designed to ensure that the Complex customer services and data are adequately protected.

What you’ll be doing

• Responsible for the development of risk management frameworks and any associated actions or steps.
• Responsible for development of Security documents to support the required cyber security and risk management frameworks.
• Monitoring and reporting of security contract obligations status.
• Supporting system and software engineers with control implementation
• Ensuring test plans assess the adherence to relevant control requirements

Essential Skills / Experience

• Information Security Strategy
• Security governance
• Information risk management
• Security Controls
• Stakeholder Management

Desirable Skills / Experience

• Security industry recognised certification e.g. CISSP.
• Industry Security Frameworks and Accreditations experience i.e ISO, NIST, - Mandatory
• Experienced Leadership and Operational experience within industry – Mandatory
• Understanding of Security Landscape and specialisms of those domains. - Mandatory
• Significant Risk Management, and Accreditation expertise

Our Package

Tailored benefits make a real difference. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range to support your growth, wellbeing, and everyday life.

You can design the package to suit you and your lifestyle. Your core benefits include:

• 10% on target annual bonus
• Access to an online private GP 24/7 for you and your immediate family
• Market-leading paid carers leave with up to 2 weeks off
• Equalized maternity, paternity, and adoption leave – 18 weeks' full pay and 8 weeks' half pay
• Discounted EE and BT products, including mobile and broadband
• Market leading Pension scheme - 5% from you and 10% from us
• Holiday purchase scheme

You can select additional benefits, including healthcare, dental, gym memberships and more when you’re ready.