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Defence Digital - Head of Cyber Security
| Posting date: | 14 February 2025 |
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| Salary: | £59,690 per year |
| Additional salary information: | A pension contribution of 28.97% based on the listed salary |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 March 2025 |
| Location: | SN13 9NR |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Ministry of Defence |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 388896 |
Summary
This is a new role in the MOD Cloud delivery team with responsibility for Cyber Security across the MOD Cloud environments at Official and Secret, encompassing public cloud environments (including AWS, Azure and Oracle), along with private and community cloud environments. You will manage a team consisting of Security Leads who advise on Secure by Design, and security risk management, as well as the MOD Cloud Security operations centre team.
Responsibilities
As the head of cyber Security for MOD cloud you will be responsible for;
The cyber security of the MOD Cloud platform eco-system. Acting as primary point of contact on Cyber Security issues with key stakeholders, including external parties, and actively develop strong working relationships in relation to Cyber Security.
Managing MOD Cloud security leads operating using the Secure by Design methodology (NIST 800).
Champion learning, development and accreditation, cultivate talent and foster an inclusive, diverse and motivated workforce within the MOD Cloud SOC team.
Managing live security incidents, and washup / closedown actions.
Ensuring the MOD Cloud Senior Responsible Owner is regularly appraised of appropriate risks and mittigations.
Working closely with other MOD Cloud teams, including DevSecOps, Service Management and Design teams to ensure platform integrity.
For more information on the Head of Cyber Security profession please see the Government Security Profession Framework;
Government Security Profession career framework
Responsibilities
As the head of cyber Security for MOD cloud you will be responsible for;
The cyber security of the MOD Cloud platform eco-system. Acting as primary point of contact on Cyber Security issues with key stakeholders, including external parties, and actively develop strong working relationships in relation to Cyber Security.
Managing MOD Cloud security leads operating using the Secure by Design methodology (NIST 800).
Champion learning, development and accreditation, cultivate talent and foster an inclusive, diverse and motivated workforce within the MOD Cloud SOC team.
Managing live security incidents, and washup / closedown actions.
Ensuring the MOD Cloud Senior Responsible Owner is regularly appraised of appropriate risks and mittigations.
Working closely with other MOD Cloud teams, including DevSecOps, Service Management and Design teams to ensure platform integrity.
For more information on the Head of Cyber Security profession please see the Government Security Profession Framework;
Government Security Profession career framework