Fcdo Jobs – Head of Cyber Assurance London

Overview

About the job

We are looking for a Head of Assurance to lead the Assurance, Risk and Architecture function and integrate cyber assurance into delivery and engagement activities on behalf of and supporting the CISO. As head of this combined team, you will be responsible for running and developing a team of civil servants and contractors who work on time critical, commercially-sensitive, and security-vital projects. You will represent the CISO at the highest levels and play a key role in delivering the department’s Cyber Security Strategy.

You will work closely with contacts across Government and manage networks of internal and external stakeholders. You will have a background in cyber security, with knowledge of key security technologies, frameworks and best practices. You will also have an awareness of the challenges presented in delivering effective, high performing security services in a complex and evolving environment.

This role represents a fantastic opportunity to help shape the organisational approaches and processes relating to security risk management, assurance and architecture capabilities for a new government department. If you thrive in an exciting and complex environment and can bring enthusiasm and ambition to this leadership role then we would warmly welcome your application. You will have access to a great online learning platform and have opportunities to visit overseas offices, attend industry events and network with counterparts across other government departments.

We all have a responsibility to embrace the changes of the FCDO as it transforms, building the culture we want to see and delivering our cultural statement in how we lead and behave towards others; how we make decisions and how we get the job done is everyone’s responsibility.

In This Role You Will Also

• Lead a multi disciplinary team with a wide range of stakeholders across the organisation.
• Be responsible for tactical and strategic assurance issues – making difficult priority calls and ensuring the team communicate and explain complex cyber security risks to stakeholders
• Develop security architecture and risk management capabilities to improve organisational understanding of good practice and deliver improved security outcomes
• Work with the team to identify areas to be proactive in security and helping build links with areas that can enable the team to address risks before they become issues
• Own the team’s development plan and drive capability improvements within key functional areas
• Build and maintain strong operational relationships with government agencies, suppliers and partners to drive efficient communication and collaboration on security issues

Candidates who secure a role that is considered specialist/technical, may be required to affiliate to the relevant specialist network, if not already a member.