Information Security Compliance Officer

6 days ago


Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom SCOTTISH FUNDING COUNCIL Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Risk & Compliance Lead to join our team at the Scottish Funding Council. As a key member of our organization, you will play a critical role in championing our cybersecurity initiatives and ensuring the protection of our operations, data, and technologies in alignment with UK-specific cybersecurity standards and frameworks.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a cyber risk management framework tailored to the specific needs and challenges of the SFC, focusing on the protection of financial data, personal information of students and staff, and sensitive research data.
  • Ensure full compliance with Scottish and UK data protection laws, as well as adherence to specific regulations relevant to our organization and our internal and external audit obligations.
  • Collaborate closely with academic institutions, research bodies, and government agencies to align cybersecurity practices and foster a culture of shared responsibility and leading practices in data protection and risk management.
  • Lead the review and enhancement of policies, procedures, and controls governing data security, risk assessment, and compliance within the funding council's operations.
  • Conduct targeted cyber risk assessments and compliance audits, providing strategic insights and recommendations to the SFC's senior management and governing board.
  • Act as a principal advisor on cybersecurity matters, offering expert guidance to support the council's strategic initiatives in funding education and research.
  • Stay abreast of emerging cyber threats and advancements in cybersecurity technologies and practices, ensuring the SFC remains proactive and responsive in its cyber risk and compliance strategies.
Requirements
  • Proven track record in cybersecurity risk management, with a strong understanding of the UK cybersecurity landscape, including Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001 frameworks.
  • Experience in managing cybersecurity compliance projects within the UK, including the attainment of Cyber Essentials certification.
  • Leadership experience with the ability to mentor a team and drive cybersecurity awareness across an organization.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills, capable of engaging effectively with a range of stakeholders on complex cybersecurity issues to ensure change is adopted and sustained.
  • Holding or working towards UK-recognized cybersecurity certifications, such as those offered by CREST or Cyber Essentials Plus, is highly desirable.
What We Offer
  • Normal full-time hours of work are 35 per week. We will consider flexible working arrangements.
  • Annual leave entitlement of [insert entitlement].
  • A flexible approach to hybrid working, giving you flexibility to work from home while maintaining regular in-person contact with colleagues.
  • Annual pay review: approved within the framework of the Scottish Government's Public Sector Pay Policy.
  • Eligibility to join the Civil Service Pension Scheme.
  • Support for continuous professional development.
  • Support for health and wellbeing, including generous occupational sick pay and access to occupational health support.
  • Support for travel to and from work, including a salary sacrifice cycle loan scheme and free office car parking for employees on a first-come basis.
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