Cyber Security Risk Lead - London, United Kingdom - Parliamentary Digital Service
Description
Employer - Parliamentary Digital ServiceDirectorate - Cyber Security
Band / Grade - B1
Salary 1
- £41,340 - £47,975
Contract Type - Permanent
Location - Hybrid (on-site and remote)
Security Level - Security Check (SC)
Interview Format - Panel Interview (Remote)
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The Opportunity
Our work couldn't be more important, and is of enormous significance to the security of our nation's democracy.
It enables the UK Parliament to run smoothly, function efficiently and operate transparently, and when you join us in this vital role you'll use your brilliant organisational and planning skills as you take the lead on cyber security risk assessment activities.
Your responsibilities will be wide ranging and key to the success of our dynamic organisation, and include making technical risk assessments, identifying and assessing compensating controls, reporting on the status of cyber security risks, and producing high quality reports.
You'll also:
- perform technical risk assessments to quantify and document the likelihood and impact of cyber security risks
- work with project managers, architects and suppliers to identify and assess compensating controls
- liaise with risk owners and key stakeholders as you update registers, dashboards and treatment plans
- ensure that risk scores are regularly reviewed to take account of emerging threats and vulnerabilities
- prepare reports for key stakeholders on Parliament's cyber security risk exposure
- provide cyber security advice and guidance in response to ad hoc queries and requests
What You Need
With well developed experience of quantifying and documenting the likelihood of cyber risks occurring and their potential impact on our organisation, you should also have:
- sound understanding of computer networking, cloud infrastructure, digital tools and network connectivity
- an excellent understanding of cyber security concepts, threats, controls and the practices adopted to maintain the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information systems
- up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and cyber security frameworks
- outstanding planning and organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines while coping with fluctuations in your workload
- a systematic and analytical approach to problem solving
- the skills to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical audiences
- experience of reviewing technical designs and implementing plans to identify risks to digital systems in a hybrid technology environment.
About the team
Our highly collaborative Cyber Security team is uniquely challenged to protect the UK's democratic process from cyber based threats, and when you join us you'll quickly discover that one day is never the same as the next.
Cyber security is constantly evolving and there are always new things to discover - with this in mind, the team have access to a wide range of training opportunities to keep up with the constant changes in threats and technologies.
About Us
UK Parliament is steeped in history and tradition.
It is an important part of UK life and we need to ensure as many people as possible can engage with its work.
This is why we are at the start of a huge transformation programme powered by technology.The Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS) works with the House of Commons and the House of Lords with all their IT and digital needs.
We are here to realise the digital ambitions of a modern Parliament and welcome you to join us in building a digital democracy.
Our Package
- up to 35 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
- generous maternity pay policy up to 6 months full pay
- great pension scheme options (contributory and non-contributory)
- on-site subsidised gym, nursery, catering, post office, travel office and GP
- flexible options including hybrid working and family friendly policies
How To Apply
Interviews: 27th November / 28th November
Format:
Panel Interview (Remote)
Our Culture
For our people, we provide an amazing opportunity to bring their talents to an institution that sits right at the heart of society in the UK.
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