P110853 - Cyber Security Manager

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Cyber Security professional to advance their career with Gateshead Council.

It is an exciting period of change within Gateshead as we look to implement our Strategic Action Plan for IT, and we are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Manager to take the team and our existing cyber security technologies forward whilst ensuring all services are maintained in a secure and efficient manner.

Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others, then this could be an opportunity you just don't want to miss.

People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.

We are looking to appoint a Cyber Security Manager to lead the Cyber Security Team to ensure the security and resilience of the council's IT Systems, Infrastructure and data, and to ensure appropriate mitigation measures are in place to protect the council's IT and information assets.

This role is key in ensuring that we meet our strategic objectives in providing an agile, secure and modern service that meets the needs of our customers as well as providing the governance required to maintain our operational activities which support all of the council's services.

The successful candidate will:

• Report to the council's Strategic Service Manager - Cyber Security and Networks, providing assurance that projects are being delivered within budget, on time, and in line with the project requirements.
• Have extensive knowledge of key cyber security technologies and toolsets.
• Design, develop and implement security controls and enhancements to the council's IT environment to maximise the quality of the service, satisfy strategic objectives and deliver the required business benefits relating to confidentiality, integrity and availability of council data.
• Lead on the design and implementation of the actions listed within council's Cyber Security Strategy and the Cyber Security Teams work programme.
• Have outstanding leadership qualities along with proven cyber security experience in order to develop a trusting, capable, resilient and high performing team, keeping abreast of current and future cyber security threats and trends.
• Lead on the council's Cyber Security user awareness programme.
• Ensure that cyber security risks are identified and appropriately managed to protect the council's IT infrastructure.
• Require detailed knowledge and understanding of Cyber Security best practices, aligning to industry standards such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus as well as an awareness and understanding of HMG and NIS Security policies, standards and guidance.
• Hold a CISSP or other similar industry recognised cyber security certification or significant relevant experience working in an equivalent role within a large complex organisation.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills and a proven ability to communicate effectively to elected members, senior managers, and staff at all levels, using a range of mediums.

The IT Service is responsible for provision of a wide range of technologies and solutions enabling council services to operate effectively and efficiently across the borough in the most effective way to deliver the best outcomes to the people of Gateshead.

We're responsible for the provision and support of IT technologies and networks to over 3,500 users with over 200 sites across the borough which stretches from Bill Quay to Chopwell.

• You'll be paid a competitive salary of £48,474 to £51,515 + 10% recruitment and retention allowance to be reviewed annually.
• We'll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension.
• You will receive an annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year (pro-rata for part time employees) rising to 32, 2 of which may be fixed by the council at any time. You also have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
• You'll have the opportunity to participate in the council's Flexi time scheme, subject to management approval and business needs, which could be up to 26 flexi days per year.
• We offer hybrid working arrangements to ensure a positive work life balance. This role will require you to be in the office for a minimum of two full days per week.
• A robust Workforce Development offer with opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas.
• You'll have access to great health and wellbeing support, including discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and ability to use our cycle to work scheme.
• You'll have access to our new benefits platform VIVUP where you can get discounts and offers on online and high street shopping.

We're delighted that you want to come and work with us. It's important that you read the job profile in full and check that you meet the essential criteria, because when we start choosing people to come and meet us, we'll be checking to ensure that they meet the essential criteria as set out in the job profile.

To apply please complete an application form, which you can do electronically online at www.gateshead.gov.uk. Please make sure that you demonstrate you meet the essential criteria in the job profile.

If you require further information about this role, please email Martin Blyth at [email protected] or call him on 0191 433 3211.