Senior Cyber Security Risk Manager – Strategy & Resilience

DVSA.GOV; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 28.97%

25 days leave + bank holidays

Flexible working

Staff discounts portal

Career development support

Job summary

DVSA.GOV is seeking a Lead Cyber Security Risk Manager to lead risk identification, assessment and mitigation across the agency's digital infrastructure. The role focuses on developing risk strategies, ensuring government security standards compliance and collaborating with multiple departments to safeguard data and systems.

The successful candidate will bring deep knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, risk assessment methodologies and threat management, with proven ability to communicate with

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and risk assessment methodologies.
• Strong threat management experience and incident response.
• Proven ability to communicate complex risk to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience leading diverse teams and delivering risk-based decisions.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess and mitigate cybersecurity risks across digital infrastructure.
• Develop and lead risk management strategies aligned with government standards.
• Provide risk-based guidance to service owners and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with HMG Security Policy Framework, NCSC CAF and NIST principles.
• Lead incident response activities and coordinate with Security Operations teams.

Skills

Risk management

Cybersecurity frameworks

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Threat management

Incident response

Job description

DVSA.GOV is seeking a Lead Cyber Security Risk Manager to lead risk identification, assessment and mitigation across the agency's digital infrastructure. The role focuses on developing risk strategies, ensuring government security standards compliance and collaborating with multiple departments to safeguard data and systems.

The successful candidate will bring deep knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, risk assessment methodologies and threat management, with proven ability to communicate with