Cyber Security Risk Manager - #1670998

Pay of £42,614 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

We are looking for a Cyber Security Risk Manager to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital.

As a Cyber Security Risk Manager, you'll support the development of secure and accessible computing platforms, applications and services used by millions of people.

As part of our Security Ecosystem team, you'll be critical in maintaining and improving secure solutions across projects and initiatives which are transforming how government works.

You'll use your knowledge of areas such as software development and site reliability engineering to help keep DWP safe and compliant and you'll translate this to our brilliant project teams.

The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? How will this be assessed?

Role

The application process for these roles includes a personal statement. This is your opportunity to showcase clear examples and evidence of how you meet the following:

• A detailed understanding of NIST-CAF, CIS V8 Critical Controls for Cyber Security or equivalent.
• Experience and understanding of working with digital projects and of Agile project methodology.
• Experience of supporting the development of organisational strategies that address information control requirements, being a point for advice and guidance on the requirements for security controls to reduce design risk.
• Experience of working on complex IT infrastructures and across a multi-supplier model, deploying best practice IT controls and GRC (Governance, Risk Management and Compliance) tools
• Knowledge and experience in the design, implementation, and/or operation of enterprise scale GRC programmes and Cyber Security Risk Management frameworks or capabilities
• Ability to educate and provide guidance on the implementation of regulations.
  
  

The sift panel will use the information in your employment history, personal statement, and technical statement to assess your experience, skills and knowledge against the essential criteria above.

Delivery. Work. Projects.

You will need to quickly develop a good understanding of the DWP security tools and techniques. You'll identify controls and make recommendations to address security vulnerabilities and support our internal teams as we make changes.

You'll work with people like our Technical Lead to agree approach, tooling and strategy.

Once the right approach is agreed, you will support senior stakeholders in the development of the technical strategy including viability of improvements and timelines.

You will also monitor product performance against the technical roadmap, as well as working with production, security and infrastructure teams to ensure such products are resilient, secure and accessible.

A big part of your role will be improving engagement with our Risk function, building relationships so that you becoming a trusted advisor.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you.

Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.

Pay: We offer competitive pay of £42,614.

Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%.

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays.

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100)
• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Sports and social activities
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.
  
  

Process

We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages:

• Apply: complete your application on CivilService Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through.
• Interview: a single stage interview online.
  
  

CLICK APPLYfor more information and to start your application.