Chief Information Security Officer - Manchester, United Kingdom - Spinwell

Spinwell

Verified Company

Manchester, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Role:
Chief Information Security Officer

Contract Length: 12 months

Location:
Hybrid/London, Manchester or Bristol - 1-2 days in office required

IR35:
Inside

Pay Rate to Intermediary:
£750 per day

Security Clearance:

SC
Spinwell is recruiting for a Chief Information Security Officer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER

Ensure that the portfolio of programmes and products are delivered to meet Cabinet Office security policy & standards, working in collaboration with GDS Programme Directors and product teams
Lead our community of security experts working in product teams across the GDS portfolio and leadership advocating and effectively explaining security standards and practices to all to help manage expectations and support security backlog prioritisation (in line with our strategy). This will include guiding and tightly collaborating with our Information Assurance team
Define and implement and embed the GDS cyber security strategy and lead the GDS cyber transformation
Expand, maintain and line manage our central Cyber team, prioritising resource needs based on risk to the portfolio. Ensure that the security team is run in line with GDS values and design principles (including effective use of talent routes and professional development) and make the programme a great place for people to work. Mentor as necessary
Define and lead the GDS cyber risk management and cyber governance process to pragmatically manage cyber risk across GDS
Collaborate across departments to advise on meeting security standards, and work with NCSC and Cabinet Office on Cyber policy formation
Working with the GDS PMO Lead and Head of Service Management & Support to ensure visibility and accurate reporting for incidents and effective problem management and resolution, being accountable for these processes
Help to build more collaborative and constructive relationships with a growing ecosystem of cyber security experts across government and technology suppliers, including relationship and contract management where necessary

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SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER

Have proven leadership experience in Cyber Security, demonstrated through your previous roles you'll be able to advocate for the right approaches and continuously challenge in and out of the team
Demonstrate technical competence in Cyber Security through relevant qualifications and/or practical knowledge
Have the ability to confront issues and challenge assumptions at the highest levels with delivery partners, stakeholders and clients in an assertive yet constructive way
Show they can develop procedures, standards and processes that deliver endtoend, tightly monitored IT environments
Have the ability to set an appropriate security strategy, managing resource allocation to effectively deliver to this
Are selfmotivated and able to manage multiple priorities at the same time, whilst being able to look at the detail where necessary to guide others and provide advice around appropriate methods and tools

Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract