Cyber Security Risk Management Lead
3 weeks ago
Position Overview
Are you an experienced professional in the dynamic field of Information Assurance and Security, seeking to advance your career? Social Security Scotland presents a unique opportunity for a Cyber Security Risk and Assurance Manager, responsible for upholding the agency's security assurance, governance, and compliance aligned with our risk appetite.
In this pivotal role, you will oversee a skilled team of Information and Security Officers along with Security Risk Advisors, propelling the execution of an ambitious Information Security Assurance, Governance, and Risk Programme.
The Security Risk and Assurance team is tasked with managing risks, providing security consultancy, ensuring supply chain assurance, overseeing the Security Awareness programme, and developing security policies alongside the Information Security Management System. Collaboration with the Head of Security Assurance and various teams across the Chief Digital Office is essential to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and information systems throughout the organization.
This high-profile position allows the successful candidate to significantly impact the lives of individuals who depend on Social Security Scotland.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead risk management initiatives for intricate and innovative scenarios, ensuring adherence to regulatory and legislative mandates while applying core risk management principles.
- Mentor and guide risk managers and specialists, fostering skill enhancement, sharing best practices, and encouraging collaboration across governmental and industrial sectors.
- Conduct thorough analyses of complex security requirements and deliver Cyber Security risk evaluations, offering guidance on governance frameworks.
- Ensure that fundamental organizational security needs are satisfied through integrated assurance techniques that instill confidence in risk, service, or system ownership.
- Influence leadership decision-making by providing insightful reports on the effectiveness of security processes and serving as a subject matter expert on cyber risk management topics.
- Facilitate balanced and cost-effective risk management decisions, ensuring their integration into corporate governance processes for complex scenarios.
- Incorporate risk management practices within business operations such as system development, security architecture, and procurement.
- Deliver customized risk assessments and provide security counsel on non-standard use cases, leveraging expertise in specific subjects or technologies.
- Utilize standardized control frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001/2) while acknowledging their strengths and limitations, and offer guidance on the implications of security measures on users and business requirements.
- Proactively collect and analyze threat intelligence to comprehend the evolving threat landscape, thereby enhancing the organization’s security posture.
Candidate Profile
1. Proven knowledge and experience in leading and managing a security risk, assurance, and compliance function.
2. Specialized knowledge and understanding of information security standards, with demonstrable experience in interpreting and applying information assurance legislation and policies (ISO27001, NIST, SG Cyber Resilience Framework, GDPR, DPA 2018, etc.).
3. Demonstrated experience in applying risk management methodologies and their implementation.
4. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of both internal and external information security risks that could impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Benefits
Annual Leave - You will receive 25 days of annual leave upon joining, increasing to 30 days after four full years of service, along with public and privilege days of leave each year. Flexi-time is also available, allowing you to take leave for any extra hours worked when suitable.
A Civil Service Pension - This position includes a Civil Service pension, with new joiners to the Civil Service entering a career average pension scheme as standard.
Healthy Work-Life Balance - We offer the possibility of full-time, part-time, term-time, and job share arrangements, promoting flexible working options.
Discounts - Enjoy a wide range of retail, travel, and lifestyle discounts through our benefits scheme.
Personal Support - Our Employee Assistance Programme provides confidential, independent information and guidance 24/7.
Volunteering Special Leave - Up to six days of paid special leave per year for volunteering activities, supporting our staff in contributing to causes they care about.
Modern Work Locations - Our bright and contemporary offices are designed with staff well-being in mind, conveniently located for public transport access.
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