Chief Cyber Security Architect

4 days ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Cabinet Office Full time

About the Role


We are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Cyber Security Architect to lead our security architecture team within the Cabinet Office's Cyber and Information Security function.



Job Overview


The Cabinet Office supports the Prime Minister and ensures the effective running of government. It is also the corporate headquarters for government, in partnership with HM Treasury, and takes the lead in certain critical policy areas.


We are responsible for developing, operating, and governing the cyber and information security controls which protect our nationwide internal IT infrastructure, and high-profile citizen-facing digital services.



Key Responsibilities



  2. Develop and execute the design and implementation of the enterprise security architecture vision, principles strategy, framework and roadmap for the Cabinet Office.
  3. Ensure that central cyber security activities are aligned with wider strategic goals and the risk management framework for the Cabinet Office.
  4. Lead central engagement with Cabinet Office IT and digital services throughout the technology lifecycle to ensure that they are secure by design.
  5. Lead the central delivery of security architecture advice and guidance to the organisation.
  6. Lead the definition of relevant cyber security policies and standards for the Cabinet Office, aligned with best practice and cross-government standards.
  7. Represent the Cyber and Information Security function in technology governance and assurance meetings, at both a departmental and service level.
  8. Lead the Cyber and Information and Cyber Security function's engagement with the wider architecture and technology community within the Cabinet Office.
  9. Work with cross-government stakeholders (GSG, NCSC) on wider cyber security initiatives and challenges.
  10. Maintain a strong understanding of IT, digital, and cyber security trends and emerging technologies.
  11. Act as an escalation point for, and provide coaching and mentoring to, security architects.
  12. Be responsible for leadership and line management of security architects.


Essential Criteria



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


Desirable Criteria



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


Benefits


In addition to your salary of £64,700, you will be entitled to:



  • Learning and development tailored to your role.
  • An environment with flexible working options.
  • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
  • A pension scheme with average employer contributions of 27%.
  • A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30.


Salary: £64,700



Location: Cabinet Office, London



Working Pattern: This role requires a minimum of 60% of your working time to be spent at your principal workplace.



Selection Criteria: We'll assess you against behaviours during the selection process: Seeing the Big Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace.

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