Operational Security Manager

As an Operational Security Manager, you'll:

• provide cyber security advice and guidance to the Department, acting as the Champion and face of the team across numerous forums to enhance and maintain the positive perception and visibility of the Cyber Security Team
• lead on the development and maintenance of Security Policies and associated documentation
• lead on supporting all internal and external stakeholders in the alignment to the Policies and associated documentation
• provide Cyber Security input to governance forums as required, including Change Advisory Boards and Technical Design Authorities
• conduct periodic checks of various technologies and processes across stakeholders in an internal/external audit capacity, subsequently supporting those stakeholders in the development and implementation of remediation plans
• lead on the development and maintenance of the Departments cyber security oversight of, and support to, its ALBs
• lead on the conduct of GovAssure and wider Department alignment to the NCSC CAF
• input to the Cyber Security KPIs and Metrics across all areas of responsibility
• work with the Head of Security Awareness to design and implement cyber security awareness campaigns
• act as the overarching lead, join up and work with other elements of the team to support them in service adoption and improvement across all areas including Secure by Design, Supplier Security, Vulnerability Management and Security Operations Centre (SOC). This may on occasion include directly supporting across these teams where required
• collaborate with, and mentoring of, peers and stakeholders where appropriate, The salary for this role will between £61,884 - £66,667 (London), £56,748 - £61,562 (National) depending on the proficiency level assessment.
• An additional digital allowance may be payable depending on the level of assessed capability up to £9,000
• For applicants in receipt of existing allowances, we will assess each case individually and aim to match the digital allowance implemented with no detriment.
• For existing civil servants, the usual policy on level transfer and promotion will apply and is non-negotiable.
Please note that the average employer pension contribution is based upon the National minimum salary for this role. Should your agreed starting salary for this role be different, the average employer pension contribution will be calculated accordingly. If you are a Secondee, this will not apply as you will remain on your home organisation's terms and conditions. Benefits Transfers across the Civil Service on or after 4 October 2018: Any move to MHCLG 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 https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk., There may be opportunities for candidates to work flexibly depending on the business needs. This will be discussed with the vacancy manager on a case-by-case basis if you are successful for the role.
• Please note: The Darlington Economic Campus is a pioneering new cross-government hub which will bring together people across departments and public organisations to play an active role in the most important economic issues of the day. The work of the Campus will make a real difference to people both across the UK and internationally. There will be substantial career opportunities and exciting prospects - a career at the Campus means you will be working at the heart of Government, with access to the benefits and fantastic opportunities offered by the civil service. This role is based at MHCLG and we will be joined on the campus by:
• HM Treasury
• Department for International Trade
• Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
• Office for National Statistics
• Department for Education
For further information on the DEC, please take a look at the attached DEC candidate pack. Sift and Interview dates Sifting is envisaged to take place from Monday 14/10/2024 with interview dates to be confirmed. All interviews are currently being held remotely via videocall. Reserve List In the event that we identify more appointable candidates than we currently have posts available, we will hold applicant details on a reserve list for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made. This may include roles at a lower grade. Candidates placed on a reserve list will be informed of this. Those candidates who do not wish to remain on the reserve list should contact recruitment@communities.gov.uk to be removed from the reserve list. SC (Security Check): Important note Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Security Check and the process can take up to 8 weeks to complete. Please note that successful candidates will need to pass the Security Check - this requires you to have been resident in the UK for the past 5 years. Please refer to the MHCLG Notes on Security Clearance section of our Candidate Pack for further information on Security Check (SC). Candidates should also note that with effect from 1st August 2018 the department will also check all applicants who are successful at interview, against the Internal Fraud Database (IFD) held by the Cabinet Office. In accordance with the Civil Service Internal Fraud Policy, any applicant who is included on the IFD will be refused employment by MHCLG Please see the Candidate Pack for further information on the Internal Fraud Database.,
• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
  
  significant experience in an Information Security/Assurance related role(s)
• knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry/HMG standards including GDPR, NCSC CAF, Cyber Essentials and ISO27001, with a strong understanding of information security principles, concepts, and best practices
• experience with risk assessment methodologies and tools
• familiarity with security principles and technologies for cloud hosted services such as AWS, Azure and SaaS
• strong knowledge of typical threats and attack vectors with appropriate remediation methods
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• developed problem solving skills including addressing complex technical security and process challenges that ensure delivery at pace to an appropriate risk appetite
• professional certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC or equivalent experience
• experience leading deep dives into adherence against processes, policies and procedures that are mandated for suppliers, services and teams to use in delivery of Digital services, Making Effective Decisions
• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing, Behaviours: Making Effective Decisions, Managing A Quality Service, Communicating and Influencing
Experience Technical In full the campaign will test the below Success Profile Elements: Experience: Experience will be tested at sift and through interview questions which will be based around the essential skills and criteria as listed in the person specification Technical: Technical will be tested at sift and through interview questions which will be based around the essential skills and criteria as listed in the person specification Behaviours: Making Effective Decisions, Managing A Quality Service, Communicating and Influencing

Here at the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG), we work on things that make a real difference to people's lives. Whether it's through the homes we live in, the work of our local councils, or the communities we're all part of, our work is at the top of the political agenda. We have ambitious and far-reaching outcomes to achieve this year and, if you're thinking of joining us, there's never been a more exciting time. We have over 3,500 staff who are based in 20 offices across the UK and this Cyber Security role sits in the heart of the Technology team within our Digital Directorate. Our aim is to provide high quality Digital services for our staff, typically using evergreen cloud services. Delivering this responsibility comes with a high demand for adoption of new technologies, systems and applications that require security review and scrutiny to ensure the department operates in a safe and secure environment that is overseen by centralised security products such as a SIEM, vulnerability scanners and security validation tools. Security has never been more important in delivering services for our staff and citizens and the Department is committed to meeting the objectives set out in the Government Cyber Security Strategy. Now is an extremely exciting time to join our Cyber team as we use a modern tech stack, specialist external suppliers and a growing number of internal staff to mature our capabilities and deliver Departmental objectives. We particularly welcome candidates from an ethnic minority background and other underrepresented groups to apply, as we work to continually improve our ability to represent the places and communities we support through our work. Find out more about what it's like to work in a digital, data and technology role at MHCLG including our culture, ways of working, career progression and staff benefits. You can also read the MHCLG Digital blog to learn about the work we're doing.

£56,748, Alongside your salary of £56,748, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government contributes £16,439 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
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