Cybersecurity Compliance Lead - Public Sector (Hybrid)

Lancashire County Council; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

26 days annual leave

Bank holidays & buy additional leave

Vivup staff discount

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking a Cybersecurity Compliance Officer to strengthen cyber security and support delivery of digital services for residents across Lancashire. The role offers hybrid working from Preston, a permanent contract and a competitive salary.

You'll lead on risk assessment, threat intelligence, and assurance activities, with opportunities to shape information security policy and governance across the council’s Digital Services.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of vulnerability management and risk assessment processes.
• Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms and threat feeds.
• Ability to translate intelligence into actionable recommendations for defenders and decision-makers.
• Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain and intelligence lifecycle methodologies.
• Awareness of ISO 27001, PCI, PSN and NCSC standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive Digital to implement correct controls against evolving cyber threats.
• Provide professional advice on Information & Cyber Security and Assurance to colleagues across Digital Services and the Council.
• Create and operate an Information Assurance framework to meet evolving business needs.
• Manage ICT staff and partners engaged in Information Security and Assurance activities.
• Attend conferences and training to maintain expertise in standards and best practices.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Risk assessment

Threat intelligence

Information security advisory

Information Assurance framework

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory standards knowledge

Tools

MITRE ATT&CK

Cyber Kill Chain

Job description

Lancashire County Council is seeking a Cybersecurity Compliance Officer to strengthen cyber security and support delivery of digital services for residents across Lancashire. The role offers hybrid working from Preston, a permanent contract and a competitive salary.

You'll lead on risk assessment, threat intelligence, and assurance activities, with opportunities to shape information security policy and governance across the council’s Digital Services.