Cybersecurity Compliance Officer

Overview

In this role you will strengthen cyber security across the Council’s Digital Services to support delivery of modern digital services for residents. You will work within a cross-functional team to align controls with the changing threat landscape and develop an Information Assurance framework. You’ll translate threat intelligence into actionable guidance for defenders and decision-makers. This is an opportunity to influence security standards in a large public sector environment and contribute to a safer digital public service.

Pay / Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy additional leave
• Staff discount scheme with Vivup
• Development and career opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working (Preston/Hybrid)

Responsibilities

• Drive digital to implement appropriate security controls addressing evolving cyber threats
• Provide professional advice on Information & Cyber Security and Assurance across Digital Services and the Council
• Create and operate an Information Assurance framework to meet changing business needs and standards
• Manage ICT staff and partners involved in Information Security and Assurance activities
• Attend conferences, seminars and training to maintain expertise in security standards, strategies and practices
• Understand the public sector threat landscape to ensure compliance and high security standards

Key requirements

• Vulnerability management and risk assessment processes
• Intelligence platforms, threat feeds and information-sharing mechanisms
• Convert intelligence into actionable recommendations for defenders and decision-makers
• Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, and intelligence lifecycle methodologies
• ISO 27001, PCI, PSN, NCSC Standards

• team player
• analytical mindset
• strong communication skills
• Vulnerability management
• Risk assessment
• Threat intelligence

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