Cyber Security Assurance Lead

2 months ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom UK Health Security Agency Full time

Job Summary

UK Health Security Agency is expanding its Cyber Security Division, seeking a skilled professional to lead cyber assurance activities and report to the Head of Cyber Risk & Assurance. This role requires a strong understanding of cyber security principles, risk management methodologies, and experience in managing complex stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of cyber assurance professionals to develop and improve processes for providing assurance on the cyber security of the UKHSA supply chain and associated products/services.
  • Provide balanced reporting on cyber risks to the organisation, identifying potential and current suppliers, their products, and services.
  • Integrate into the cyber security area of business, identifying opportunities to add value and promote a robust and secure supply chain.
  • Engage colleagues in the wider cyber security team to ensure a consistent and joined-up approach to delivery of services.
  • Manage the coordination of scheduled and reactive penetration testing.
  • Deputise for the Head of Cyber Risk and Assurance as required.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cyber security, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. They will be able to work flexibly, operate in a highly ambiguous environment, and identify creative solutions to complex challenges. The ability to build relationships across the organisation, undertake effective collaboration, and work on their own initiative will be essential.

Essential Criteria

  • Knowledge and experience of SAAS security principles.
  • Proven cyber risk management and/or cyber security experience across a broad range of areas in large complex organisations.
  • An understanding of risk management methodologies.
  • A good understanding of cyber security and information security management.

Desirable Criteria

  • Technical knowledge of cyber security and/or security architecture.
  • Experience of cloud computing environments.
  • Working in central government projects.
  • Complex stakeholder management.
  • Managing ambiguity and delivering certainty in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
  • Delivery-focused problem-solving.
  • Communicating clearly in a language that meets the needs of different users.

Benefits

  • Salary of £51,824.
  • Contribution to the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
  • Learning and development tailored to your role.
  • An environment with flexible working options.
  • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.


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