Exciting Opportunity: Cyber Operations Lead at HM Treasury

Exciting Opportunity: Cyber Operations Lead

Organization: HM TREASURY

Location: London, Norwich, or Darlington

Salary: National: £52,960 - £65,420 / London: £55,960 - £68,420

Closing Date: 10 Dec 2023

Are you a specialist in cyber operations seeking a dynamic role within the Government Security Profession? Join us amid significant governmental transformations, offering unparalleled exposure and challenges. This is a unique opportunity that promises excitement and meaning. We invite you to be part of this journey!

About the Team

The Treasury Business Solutions (TBS) team is a crucial business ally, managing Technology, Security, and Knowledge and Information Management. With offices in London, Norwich, and Darlington, the TBS Security team oversees the Treasury's security operations program, covering cyber and information assurance, continuity and resilience, personnel, and physical security.

About the Job

As a Cyber Operations Lead, your role is pivotal in safeguarding HM Treasury from diverse cyber and technical threats. You will guide the SOC team in protective monitoring and incident-response activities, proactively addressing and mitigating potential issues. Your responsibilities extend to evaluating the current service and implementing measures for improvement. Collaborating with government partners, you will enhance capabilities, develop your team, and ensure the identification and protection against emerging cyber threats.

As a motivating leader, you will:

Lead monitoring and response operations for our corporate IT systems.
Collaborate with the National Cyber Security Centre and Government Cyber Coordination Centre (GC3), cyber/IT security colleagues, and supplier partners.
Lead cyber incident response exercises with partners and staff.
Work with cyber assurance, compliance, and IT service teams to deliver a cohesive service.
Stay informed about geopolitical and domestic activities and technical developments that could elevate cyber risk.
Manage two cyber security apprentices, nurturing their knowledge and expertise within government cyber security.

About You

As a leader, you will steer a high-performing team to deliver quality service efficiently in cyber operations. Your ability to learn, develop, and apply cyber security risk management skills is essential. You should effectively articulate complex problems and solutions, tailoring your communication to different audiences. Demonstrable experience in cyber security risks, incident response, and vulnerability management is crucial, especially when advising senior officials.

HM Treasury values diversity and inclusivity, fostering a fair and equal-opportunity work environment. We welcome applications from candidates with various backgrounds and circumstances, irrespective of disability, ethnicity, LGBT+ identity, and socio-economic status.

Some of the Benefits We Offer:

Twenty-five days annual leave (rising to 30 after five years), plus eight public holidays and the King's birthday.
Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours).
Generous parental and adoption leave packages.
Access to a Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 27%.
Cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances.
Active staff networks based around interests (e.g., analysts, music society, sports, and social club) and diversity (e.g., women in the Treasury, ethnic minority network, LGBT* network, faith and belief network).

For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link.

If you require reasonable adjustments for the selection process, please mention this in your online application or contact the recruitment team at hrrecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk.