Head of Cyber Security Culture and Architecture

East Kilbride, Milton Keynes

Job Summary
Allen Lane is privileged to be supporting Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) in their appointment of a Chief Digital and Information Officer – a unique career opportunity of critical importance both domestically and internationally.

The FCDO's enduring purpose as a department is "to lead the government's

diplomatic, development and consular work around the world."

Our UK-based staff work in our headquarters: King Charles Street, London and

Abercrombie House, East Kilbride, and we also have staff based in Milton Keynes.

Job Description
The Head of Cyber Security Culture and Architecture is responsible to the Chief

Information Security Officer to define, lead and deliver, through their team, the FCDO's

secure architecture and its internal cyber security culture.

The role ensures that secure deign is embedded across systems and services while

fostering a workforce that understands, values and upholds security principles.

You will lead a team of security architects who will influence technology delivery,

organisational behaviours and leadership decision making. You will ensure that

architecture, awareness and cultural resilience are delivered in a coordinated way,

aligning secure by design principles, with secure behavioural outcomes.

The Head of Cyber Security Culture and Architecture will work in partnership with

business, digital and security stakeholders, providing the leadership required to drive

Continuous Development In The Following Areas:

• Information and Cyber Security Culture: Baseline and define the future

vision for the FCDO's information and cyber security culture, defining, and

assuring delivery of change leavers to effect cultural change.

• Information and Cyber Security Practices: Baseline existing information and

cyber security policies and procedures, simplifying the policy framework;

developing and publishing clear guidance; and providing robust assurance

within an organisation where mass customisation and risk-based flexibility is

essential for business teams to succeed.

• Information and Cyber Security Architecture: Baseline and define approved

technology stacks, integration patterns and reusable building blocks that have

the latest industry guidance and best practice baked in. The scope of work to

cover all aspects of digital and data systems, including operational technology

(OT) and security management systems.

• Architectural Roadmap for Information Security: Baseline, develop and

assure a consolidated roadmap that defines the culture, policy and technical

architecture characteristics how these will evolve over time, integrating this with

the wider governance and reporting framework.

The Head of Cyber Security Culture and Architecture will be a member of the ICSD

Senior Leadership team and IDD Extended Leadership Group; and is expected to lead

engagement and reporting for their workstreams, working across the IDD to improve

ways of working both internally and externally. The successful candidate will be

expected to represent the CISO at various HMG and external events where

necessary.

The Head of Cyber Security Culture and Architecture is responsible to the Chief

Information Security Officer to define, lead and deliver, through their team, the FCDO's

secure architecture and its internal cyber security culture.

The role ensures that secure deign is embedded across systems and services while

fostering a workforce that understands, values and upholds security principles.

You will lead a team of security architects who will influence technology delivery,

organisational behaviours and leadership decision making. You will ensure that

architecture, awareness and cultural resilience are delivered in a coordinated way,

aligning secure by design principles, with secure behavioural outcomes.

The Head of Cyber Security Culture and Architecture will work in partnership with

business, digital and security stakeholders, providing the leadership required to drive

Continuous Development In The Following Areas:

• Information and Cyber Security Culture: Baseline and define the future

vision for the FCDO's information and cyber security culture, defining, and

assuring delivery of change leavers to effect cultural change.

• Information and Cyber Security Practices: Baseline existing information and

cyber security policies and procedures, simplifying the policy framework;

developing and publishing clear guidance; and providing robust assurance

within an organisation where mass customisation and risk-based flexibility is

essential for business teams to succeed.

• Information and Cyber Security Architecture: Baseline and define approved

technology stacks, integration patterns and reusable building blocks that have

the latest industry guidance and best practice baked in. The scope of work to

cover all aspects of digital and data systems, including operational technology

(OT) and security management systems.

• Architectural Roadmap for Information Security: Baseline, develop and

assure a consolidated roadmap that defines the culture, policy and technical

architecture characteristics how these will evolve over time, integrating this with

the wider governance and reporting framework.

The Head of Cyber Security Culture and Architecture will be a member of the ICSD

Senior Leadership team and IDD Extended Leadership Group; and is expected to lead

engagement and reporting for their workstreams, working across the IDD to improve

ways of working both internally and externally. The successful candidate will be

expected to represent the CISO at various HMG and external events where

necessary.

Person specification

We are looking for those who are able to engage on all Criteria with the potential to

develop further in some areas.

• Enterprise Security Architecture: Leading the design and assurance of

enterprise security architecture, applying recognised frameworks and principles to

ensure solutions are resilient, compliant and aligned with organisational objectives,

while advising and guiding senior stakeholders.

• Technical Security Architecture: Applying security architectural principles to

complex IT and operational technology (OT) systems, addressing vulnerabilities,

bringing structure to diverse environments, while supervising practitioners and

influencing senior stakeholders to adopt secure design.

• Policy and Standards: Providing subject matter expertise in developing and

interpreting cyber and information security policies and standards to guide complex

or precedent-setting decisions.

• Information Security Culture: Baselining the future vision for the FCDO's

information and cyber security culture, defining, and assuring delivery of change

leavers and reporting mechanisms to effect cultural change.

• Third Party Management: Leading the definition and assurance of cyber and

information security requirements for third-party relationships, advising senior

stakeholders and ensuring suppliers deliver against compliance and risk

management expectations.

• Management, Leadership and Influence: Embedding a security first culture and

influencing behaviours at all levels to reduce risk and improve resilience. Shaping

Cyber and Information security leadership, strong stakeholder influence, and the

management of high performing teams, whist championing professional

development

Alongside your salary of £69,500, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office contributes £20,134 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Selection process details

Application
The recruitment process is being undertaken by Allen Lane on behalf of the FCDO. Please submit your full application via Allan Lane by
Monday November 3rd at 09:00
. Please quote the role title in the subject heading of the email. All applications will be acknowledged and considered by the selection panel.

Your Submission Should Include:

• A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements.
• Your Personal Statement should explain how your skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with specific reference to the Minimum Criteria. We are looking for those who are able to engage on all of the Criteria with the potential to develop further in some areas. These responses will be explored further during the interview process for shortlisted candidates.
• A completed Diversity Questionnaire. The FCDO is committed to equal opportunities. Our officers are recruited on merit, through fair and open competition. We seek our strength through diversity and appoint suitably qualified individuals regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, social backgrounds, age or disability. To help us ensure that our recruitment activity reflects the diversity of British society, we would be grateful if you could complete the diversity monitoring form. As part of the application process, you will be asked a number of diversity-related questions. If you do not wish to provide a declaration on any of the particular characteristics, you will have the option to select 'prefer not to say'. All monitoring data will be treated in the strictest confidence and will not be provided to the selection panel. The information you provide when submitting your application will help us monitor our progress towards the Civil Service becoming the most inclusive employer. See the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy for more information.
• A declaration of interest form.

We want the modern FCDO to reflect the very best of 21st century Britain. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified applicants, irrespective of background or circumstances.

Reasonable Adjustment
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.

If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should contact:

Reserve lists
If we receive applications from more suitable candidates than we have vacancies for at this time, we may hold suitable applicants on a reserve list for 12 months, and future vacancies in the Civil Service requiring the same skills and experience could be offered to candidates on the reserve list without the need for a new competition.

Further Information
This role can be based at one of our Headquarters offices in London or East Kilbride, but please note that due to the nature of the role, frequent travel to our King Charles Street, London HQ is required if you are based in East Kilbride. Occasional international travel will be required. The FCDO operates with a hybrid working policy of a minimum of 60% in the office.

If successful you must hold, or be willing to obtain, security clearance to DV level. All offers of appointment will be subject to achieving DV level clearance. You must have been resident in the UK for five out of the last ten years immediately prior to your application.

Any move to FCDO from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at

Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant's details held on the IFD will be refused employment.

A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.

The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. The evidence you provide in your application must relate to your own experiences. If there is any evidence of plagiarism, including presenting the ideas and experience of others as your own, your application will be withdrawn.

If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.

In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf.

However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre- stating the job reference number in the subject heading.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job Contact :

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Further information

Civil Service Commission Selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit, on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles.

In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners' Recruitment Principles, our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of appointment on the basis of merit by fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance you should contact;

If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission at and more information can be found