Head of Proactive Cyber Security (G6) (SC Cleared)

Great British Energy Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Justice is seeking a Head of Proactive Cyber Security (G6) for a 12-month hybrid contract. The role will establish the new proactive security capability, define governance and risk reduction initiatives, and lead across a large enterprise technology estate.

Essential experience includes SC clearance, leadership of proactive cyber security functions, and strong cloud security knowledge (Azure, AWS, M365).

Qualifications

• Active SC Clearance is essential.
• Proven leadership of proactive cyber security functions in large enterprises.
• Knowledge of vulnerability management, attack surface management and cyber risk reduction.

Responsibilities

• Lead establishment of MOJ's Proactive Cyber Security capability and operating model.
• Reduce material cyber and technology risk across critical systems.
• Improve visibility and accountability for cyber risk across portfolios and enterprise.

Skills

SC Clearance

Leadership

Vulnerability mgmt

Threat intelligence

Threat hunting

Cloud security

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Azure

AWS

M365

Job description

On behalf of The Ministry of Justice, we are looking for an SC Cleared Head of Proactive Cyber Security (G6) (Inside IR35) for a 12 Month contract. Hybrid in any UK MOJ office.Background:This role is needed to stand-up the new Proactive Cyber Security Team within the SOC, created as part of the ongoing re-organisation across Tech Services. SOC service area currently lacks the specialist capability and capacity to cover this specialist leadership position. This role is to provide the knowledge, skill and experience as well as the capacity to focus on this task.This role will lead the establishment of MOJ's new Proactive Cyber Security capability across a large and complex enterprise technology estate, defining strategy, operating models, governance and risk reduction initiatives to improve the organisation's overall cyber resilience.As Head of Proactive Cyber Security, your main responsibilities will be:* Lead the establishment of MOJ's new Proactive Cyber Security capability, including operating model, governance, processes and strategic cyber risk reduction initiatives.* Reduce material cyber and technology risk across MoJ’s critical systems using a risk‑based and prioritised approach. This includes strengthening the role of our strategic/core platforms and critical services.* Improve visibility, ownership and accountability for cyber and technology risk at system, portfolio and enterprise levels.Essential:* Active SC Clearance* Proven experience leading proactive cyber security functions within large, complex enterprise organisations.* Strong understanding of vulnerability management, attack surface management, security posture management and cyber risk reduction within large enterprise environments.* Good understanding of threat intelligence and threat hunting practices.* Demonstrable experience developing and delivering cyber security strategies, roadmaps, and improvement programmes.* Experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders at Director and Executive level.* Strong knowledge of modern cloud security, particularly Microsoft Azure, AWS, and M365 environments.* Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage delivery through both internal resources and third-party suppliers.* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical risks into business impacts and decisions.Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.Disability ConfidentAs a Disability Confident employer, MOJ encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent candidates. Applications from candidates who identify as having a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review. Where application volumes are high, additional role-specific and desirable criteria may be applied as part of the shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.Armed Forces CovenantAs a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, MOJ welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners. Applications from eligible candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review. Where application volumes are high, additional role-specific and desirable criteria may be applied as part of the shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following \"this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different\".