12 Oct
Inspire People
Cardiff
Join a team at the heart of the global economy! The Department for Business and Trade ("DBT") and Inspire People are partnering together to bring you an exciting opportunity for a Principal Cyber Security Risk Manager to identify, understand and mitigate cyber related risks. Salary between £59,634 to £78,981 plus excellent Civil Service benefits including 28% pension contribution.
Salary is dependent on location and technical skills as assessed at interview. Flexible, hybrid working from London, Cardiff, Darlington, Belfast, Birmingham, Salford and Edinburgh. The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has a clear mission - to grow the economy.
Their role is to help businesses invest,
grow and export to create jobs and opportunities right across the country. The Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) directorate develops and operates tools and services to support this mission. DBT Cyber work to improve the security of the systems and processes that affect the operation of the Department.
The Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) team were established to create a safer Cyber landscape to deliver DBT's vision and do this through establishing good practice in new information projects, reviewing compliance and setting standards for the department. About the role Main responsibilities
You will be a risk assurance professional who understands technology and can:Independently lead and undertake Cyber risk identification and management activities, making use of established security and risk management governance structures and where necessary developing new ones
Undertake Cyber Security risk assessments as part of the IRAP (Information Risk Assurance Process), conduct tailored threat assessments and other risk management activities,
to ensure activities are consistent with applicable regulations, legislation, good practice, and Government guidance
Mentor and develop junior team members in Risk assessment
Be the point of contact for the CTO and SIRO about Cyber Security RiskProvide tailored advice to a range of stakeholders on how to mitigate identified risks by proportionately applying security good practice, ensuring credible advice that is aligned to published guidance and standards and drawing on the breadth of expert support available
Supporting Cyber compliance and audit activities
Work across the Cyber team and other professions to provide practical expert advice that enables risk-based decision making at all levels within the department
Skills and experience It is essential that you have: A professional information security certification - CISSP or similar
Experience managing a team and managing contracts
Experience leading risk management and assurance activities in complex environments - balancing service delivery with security assurance
Working knowledge of cloud technology architecture
Solid knowledge of information security frameworks, such ISO 27001, and applying those frameworks in assessing risk Effective verbal and written communication skills up to and including C-SuiteIt is desirable that you have: Experience working within large, complex organisations Experience of executing cases and managing outsourced assurance teams
Benefitslearning and development tailored to your rolea flexible,
hybrid working environment with options like condensed hoursa culture encouraging inclusion and diversitya Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%annual leave starting at 25 days rising to 30 days with servicethree paid volunteering days a yearan employee benefits programme including cycle to work Other InformationThis role requires SC Clearance. DBT's requirement for SC clearance is to have been present in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years.
Failure to meet this requirement will result in your application being rejected and your offer will be withdrawn. If you're an experienced Cyber Security Risk professional, please apply to the role today or contact Alison Whitehead for a confidential conversation.