Hybrid Cyber & Data Assurance Officer

The JobsBoard; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Local government pension scheme

23 days annual leave (increasing with

Bank holidays off

Park and ride / cycle to work schemes

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Canterbury City Council is looking for a Cyber and Data Assurance Officer to join the Digital and Technology team. You will help ensure controls exist, risks are identified and assurance evidence is maintained to support governance, audit and regulatory needs.

Primarily home based with meetings at council offices when required, the role offers hybrid working, a 37-hour week, and progression within cyber governance, assurance and risk management disciplines.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline (cyber security, information assurance, risk management, IT, digital).
• A relevant professional or practitioner-level qualification in cyber security, information assurance, risk, audit or ICT is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cyber and data assurance reviews across systems, services and suppliers.
• Identify risks, gather evidence and support governance, audit and assurance activities.
• Support cyber security, data protection and technology assurance work and monitor controls.
• Assist assurance reviews of new or changed systems, services and projects and follow up actions.
• Support cyber awareness, training and engagement to strengthen security culture.
• Produce clear reports and summaries for decision-making and improvement.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Risk identification

Stakeholder management

Clear reporting

Continuous improvement mindset

Interest in cyber security

Education

Degree or equivalent

Professional qualification desirable

Job description

Canterbury City Council is looking for a Cyber and Data Assurance Officer to join the Digital and Technology team. You will help ensure controls exist, risks are identified and assurance evidence is maintained to support governance, audit and regulatory needs.

Primarily home based with meetings at council offices when required, the role offers hybrid working, a 37-hour week, and progression within cyber governance, assurance and risk management disciplines.