Senior Information and Cyber Security Officer - Dundee, United Kingdom - Social Security Scotland

Social Security Scotland
Social Security Scotland
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Dundee, United Kingdom

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Senior Information and Cyber Security Officer | Hybrid Working with Glasgow or Dundee base location | £45,449 - £54,419 + £5000 DDaT Pay Supplement after 3 month qualifying period | Full or Part Time Hours | Flexi-time | 25 Days annual leave (increasing to 30 after 4 years' service) plus 11.5 Public and Privilege| Contributory Pension Scheme (employee contributions 5.45% employer contributions %)|


This is an exciting role within Digital Risk and Security where you will be instrumental in helping to drive forward the implementation of an ambitious Security Assurance programme.

Working with the Head of Security Assurance, the Security Risk and Assurance Manager and team, Security Architects and colleagues across the wider Chief Digital Office, you will help ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of corporate digital systems and benefit system releases.


Social Security Scotland, an executive agency of the Scottish Government, is the largest and most complex IT and digital change programme since devolution.

With a lifetime budget of over £300m, delivering a social security system that will support the people of Scotland for decades to come.

Due to the demands of this exciting programme of work, the Agency is currently experiencing rapid growth and we require more talented digital, security and technology experts to join us.


The Digital Risk and Security branch are responsible for developing and leading the strategic approach to managing security risk, and for developing the operational cyber security and physical and personnel security functions for Social Security Scotland.

The branch comprises two main areas; Security Operations and Security Assurance.

The Security Operations teams are responsible for cyber operations, cloud security engineering, protective monitoring and engineering, and physical and personnel security.

The Security Assurance teams are responsible for security risk and assurance, compliance management and security architecture.


What do we offer you?


We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops, and retains only the best talent.

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  • Salary between £45,449 £54,419 plus a £5000 annual Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) pay supplement after a 3 month qualifying period. This supplement is backdated and paid with your monthly salary.
  • Flexible working arrangements with potential of up to 4 days off per month, in addition to your annual leave.
  • You will have an annual leave allowance of 25 days, rising to 30 after 4 years plus an additional 111⁄2 days public and privilege holidays.
  • Workplace adjustments for everyone that needs them to ensure your comfort and safety in your new role.
  • Learning and development opportunities to support your personal and professional growth.
  • Career progression join a rapidly growing and developing organisation with excellent opportunities for career advancement.
  • Contributory Pension Scheme (employee contributions 5.45% employer contributions %).
  • Health and wellbeing support including 24 hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme, plus counselling support available for all.
  • Discounts and savings in a number of high street and online outlets.

DDaT Pay Supplement

Hybrid Working
We embrace a hybrid working style where all colleagues will spend time in either our Glasgow or Dundee offices. There is an expectation of a minimum of 2 days per week in your assigned location. Base office location can be in either Dundee or Glasgow.


About Us
Social Security Scotland is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government. Our benefits help people from all walks of life in Scotland. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that is representative of the clients we serve.

Find out more about us here


Responsibilities:


As a Senior Information and Cyber Security Officer, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the desired cyber security posture in line with our risk appetite and developing an Information Security Management system within a fast-paced environment.


  • Conducting regular security assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Performing risk assessments, providing recommendations for enhancing the security posture of our systems and infrastructure, and ensuring activities are consistent with applicable regulations and legislation.
  • Participating in Security Project Design, Procurement, and Implementation activities.
  • Collaborating with crossfunctional teams to implement and maintain security measures, including Third Party Oversight and Internal and External Security Assessments.
  • Staying up to date with the latest cybersecurity threats, technologies, and best practices.
  • Developing and maintaining incident response plans, including guidelines and procedures for resp
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