Head of Cyber Security Architecture

4 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Cabinet Office Full time

Job Summary

The Cabinet Office is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Head of Security Architecture to lead our security architecture team within the Cyber and Information Security function. As a key leader and member of the senior management team, you will be responsible for developing and executing the design and implementation of the enterprise security architecture vision, principles, strategy, framework, and roadmap for the Cabinet Office.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the enterprise security architecture vision, principles, strategy, framework, and roadmap for the Cabinet Office.
  • Ensure that central cyber security activities are aligned with wider strategic goals and the risk management framework for the Cabinet Office.
  • Lead central engagement with Cabinet Office IT and digital services throughout the technology lifecycle to ensure that they are secure by design.
  • Lead the central delivery of security architecture advice and guidance to the organisation.
  • Define relevant cyber security policies and standards for the Cabinet Office, aligned with best practice and cross-government standards.
  • Represent the Cyber and Information Security function in technology governance and assurance meetings, at both a departmental and service level.
  • Engage with the wider architecture and technology community within the Cabinet Office.
  • Collaborate with cross-government stakeholders on wider cyber security initiatives and challenges.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of IT, digital, and cyber security trends and emerging technologies.
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to security architects and lead the leadership and line management of security architects.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

  • Extensive experience in cyber security, across multiple technical domains and technologies including public and private hosting.
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise security best practices, frameworks, and principles.
  • A proven track record of implementing enterprise security architecture solutions that adhere to industry standards and regulations.
  • Deep and evolving technical cyber security expertise.
  • Experience successfully delivering challenging cyber security projects.
  • Ability to establish and maintain trusted working relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Proven track record of leading and managing security architecture teams in complex, multi-disciplinary environments.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive and forward-thinking approach to solving security challenges.

Desirable Criteria

  • Experience defining, leading, or delivering threat modelling activities.
  • Experience using the NCSC's Cyber Assessment Framework.
  • Relevant certifications such as SABSA, CISSP, or CISM.

Additional Information

A minimum of 60% of your working time should be spent at your principal workplace. Although requirements to attend other locations for official business will also count towards this level of attendance.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Seeing the Big Picture
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Delivering at Pace


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