Cyber Security Operations Lead

Information Commissioner's Office; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK regulatory body is seeking a Cyber Security Operations Lead to protect its data and systems. The role requires strong leadership and technical skills, where you'll manage a small cyber security team and collaborate across departments. A competitive salary of £42,593 is offered along with benefits. Apply by October 10th to demonstrate how you meet essential criteria.

Benefits

Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience in cyber security operations and managing threats.
• Ability to lead a small team of cyber security practitioners.
• Strong collaboration skills to engage with various departments.

Responsibilities

• Protect the organization's data and systems.
• Provide subject matter expertise on cyber security risks.
• Manage and respond to threats and vulnerabilities.

Skills

Cyber Security expertise

Leadership skills

Risk management

Job description

Overview

The Information Commissioner’s Office is the UK regulator for information rights, and our purpose is to empower you through information. As an employer, we are enthusiastic about making a positive difference to the lives and careers of our people, and we empower you to be curious, collaborative, impactful, and inclusive.

We are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Operations Lead with great leadership and technical skills to work in a high profile and dynamic environment. You will play a key role in protecting our data and systems, which is essential to enable and support our organisation in successfully achieving its objectives. As part of a growing Cyber Security team, you will provide subject matter expertise on cyber security risks and opportunities and use your skills and experience to manage and respond to threats and vulnerabilities. Reporting to the Cyber Security Operations Manager, and leading a small team of cyber security practitioners, you will collaborate closely with colleagues across our Digital, Data and Technology department, as well as relevant authorities, and support partners, to drive and deliver effective cyber security.

Please submit your CV and cover letter by 23:59, Friday 10th October. Your cover letter should be no more than 1,000 words and should clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for the role. We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us at [e-mail]. In the event of a high volume of applications, we may not be able to invite all candidates who meet the minimum criteria to interview. However, we encourage you stay in touch and apply for future roles that match your interests. All candidates who meet the minimum criteria and apply in-line with our guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ethnic minority applicants will be interviewed. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

• Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
• People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The ICO is committed to promoting and enhancing equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are focused on developing a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and together we are building an inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. We are championing this through our Equality Diversity and Inclusion Board together with a number of staff networks. Read more about our commitment on our website.

Salary and Benefits

Alongside your salary of £42,593, Information Commissioner’s Office contributes £12,339 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Diversity and Interview Guarantee

Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy will be invited to interview as part of the ICO's commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. As part of the ICO's commitment to our EDI objectives and creating a workplace that represents the communities and societies we serve, we guarantee an interview to candidates who declare they identify as belonging from an ethnic minority background and who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy.