Lead Cyber Security Vulnerability Manager

Government Recruitment Service; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A government service is seeking a Lead Cyber Security Vulnerability Manager in Newcastle upon Tyne. This leadership role requires expertise in developing and implementing a vulnerability management strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, and collaborating with security teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity and experience managing teams. Security Check clearance is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading vulnerability management strategies across teams.
• Expertise in cybersecurity risk assessment and management.
• Ability to develop and implement security policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the Department's vulnerability management strategy.
• Ensure alignment of vulnerability management policies with organisational objectives.
• Collaborate with Security and Operational teams to mitigate risks.

Skills

Leadership

Vulnerability management strategy

Risk assessment

Team management

Cybersecurity knowledge

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.