Lead Cyber Security Vulnerability Manager

Government Recruitment Service; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Lead Cyber Security Vulnerability Manager. In this leadership role, you will develop and implement a comprehensive vulnerability management strategy to safeguard departmental systems. You'll lead a team of analysts, ensuring alignment with security policies and engaging with operational teams to mitigate risks effectively. Prior experience in cyber security is essential, along with strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Expertise in cyber security and vulnerability management.
• Ability to lead and develop teams effectively.
• Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Department's vulnerability management strategy.
• Ensure alignment of policies with organizational objectives.
• Collaborate to develop mitigation strategies for security vulnerabilities.

Skills

Leadership in cyber security

Vulnerability management strategy

Risk assessment

Team management

Collaboration with teams

Job description

Overview

Can you turn complex cyber risks into clear, actionable strategies that keep services safe and resilient?

Digital Security require an experienced Lead Cyber Security Vulnerability Manager. This is a leadership role with responsibility to:

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Department's vulnerability management strategy including people, process, and technology elements.
• Ensure organisation-specific vulnerability management policies, procedures and guidelines are aligned with organisational objectives and risk appetite.
• Drive prioritisation of vulnerabilities through a risk-based approach to meet objectives such as security policy compliance, regulatory compliance, audit functions, and industry best practice.
• Collaborate with other Security and Operational teams to develop mitigation strategies that reduce the Department's exposure to risks from unaddressed security vulnerabilities.
• Lead a team of Vulnerability Analysts to manage capability and resource levels and develop their skills, knowledge, and capabilities.
• Use expert knowledge to lead and inform the investigation of cyber security vulnerabilities (risks), and develop and agree remediation and prioritisation actions within agreed KPIs across multiple Digital functions to protect DWP systems.
• Contribute to the delivery of security awareness to meet the objectives set out in Government Cyber Security Strategy.

Clearance

Please note this role requires you to pass Security Check clearance. For further information, please see "Selection process details".

Additional Responsibilities

• Establish interfaces and working processes with other teams within Security and operational teams which have a shared responsibility to deliver a mature vulnerability management programme.
• Maintain alignment with organisational objectives and risk appetite while coordinating with other security and operational teams.