Cyber Security Manager

Office for National Statistics

Newport

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 67,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Flexible working

9 public holidays

6 weeks maternity/adoption

Employee assistance

Diversity networks

Mental health allies

Sports & social club

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

The Office for National Statistics is recruiting a Cyber Security Risk Manager – Lead to join the Security Risk Advisory team within the Security and Information Management Division. You will provide security advice to embed the ONS Security Framework and support digital programmes including Census 2031.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, threat modeling, security governance, advising on secure/open-source options, and ensuring policies remain proportionate to risks; you will work with

Qualifications

Experience in cyber security risk management and assurance within large organisations.
Ability to conduct risk assessments and threat modeling across complex digital services.
Proven track record of advising stakeholders and aligning security with business goals.

Responsibilities

Lead risk assessments and threat modeling for UKSA digital programmes.
Provide security guidance to embed the ONS Security Framework across projects.
Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure secure-by-design solutions.
Advise on secure/open-source options and governance to mitigate risk.
Ensure policies and controls remain proportional to assessed threats.

Skills

Security risk assessment

Threat modeling

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & compliance

Job description

Salary: £60,007 - £66,701. Plus a skills allowance of up to £7,500 (non-pensionable and non-contractual) may be payable. Starting salary and level of skills allowance will depend on a technical skills assessment at interview.

Working Patterns: Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time, Compressed hours

Closing Date: Apply before 11:55 pm on Tuesday 8th September 2026

The Cyber Security Risk Manager - Lead role forms part of the Security Risk Advisory team within the Security and Information Management Division at the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The roles reports to the Cyber Security Risk Manager - Principal. The primary focus of these roles are to provide the Organisation with security advice and best practice to develop ‘Secure by Design’ protections for organisational assets and embed the ONS Security Framework - principles; policies; processes; threat model; security risk management into the ONS.

This role will be dedicated to supporting all security assessment and assurance activities associated with the preparation and delivery of UKSA digital programmes, such as Census 2031. Key activities will involve security assessment, assurance, threat modeling and mitigation advice/guidance for all aspects of digital delivery, including in-house and procured/third-party elements. Key outcomes from the roles are the identification of security risk within the business context, the identification of appropriate mitigation approaches for business selection and the management of these options through to implementation within the live service. The security advice provided will be informed by threat, vulnerability and risk analysis for business and third parties. The focus, outcomes and responsibilities are aligned to the Government Security Profession framework of the Cyber Security Risk Manager – Lead.

Responsibilities

Supporting the development of business-focused security solutions for digital products and business operations that cover data collection, storage and processing of Official - Sensitive information (deployed both internally and via external suppliers); Identifying security threat and risk to the Organisation's digital products, data assets and business operations as part of the delivery lifecycle;

Lead the analysis and derivation of business-supporting security needs, undertake Cyber Security related risk assessments, conduct tailored threat assessment and other risk management activities, and ensure activities are consistent with applicable regulations and legislation;

Independently undertake risk management activities within a given area of practice or expertise, usually within established security and risk management governance structures;

Lead the analysis and derivation of business-supporting security needs, undertake Cyber Security related risk assessments, conduct tailored threat assessment and other risk management activities, and ensure activities are consistent with applicable regulations and legislation;

Consulting with the Organisation’s security stakeholders to ensure that the solutions deployed are secure and fit for purpose;

Liaising with the Organisation’s business, technology and security colleagues to ensure various business needs are understood and applied, including providing general security architecture, guidance and advice to the stakeholders;

Advising on opportunities for using secure and open-source products and any implications of such an approach.

Ensure that security policies and security controls remain appropriate and proportionate to the assessed risks, and are responsive and adaptable to the changing threat environment, business requirements and ONS policies;

Provide tailored advice to a range of stakeholders on how to remedy identified risks by proportionately applying security capabilities, using published guidance, standards, and drawing on a range of experts as well as personal expertise;

Provide expert security advice that highlights Cyber Security related risks, so risk or service owners can make well-informed and auditable decisions.

In return we offer: