Cyber Security Manager leading the safeguarding of technology assets and data against threats at Barnet Council. Driving strategies, compliance, and risk management aligned with national standards.
Responsibilities
Lead the Council’s approach to safeguarding technology assets, systems, and data against evolving cyber threats
Develop and implement a robust cyber security strategy aligned with national standards and local government best practice
Oversee risk management, compliance, and incident response
Ensure resilience of critical services and protection of sensitive information
Drive a culture of security awareness across the organization
Provide strategic advice to senior leaders and manage relationships with external partners
Requirements
Experienced cyber security professional with strategic insight and hands-on expertise
Strong track record of protecting complex organizations from evolving cyber threats, ideally within the public sector or other regulated environments
Understanding of national standards and frameworks such as NCSC guidance, PSN, PCIDSS, GDPR, and Cyber Essentials Plus
Ability to translate standards into practical, proportionate controls
Strong relationship building skills with experience in influencing, challenging constructively, and collaborating across organizational boundaries
Champion of security by design and drive cultural change
Strong communication and negotiation skills, proven experience influencing senior stakeholders
Proficiency in modern security technologies including Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, and the wider Microsoft E5 security suite
Ability to analyze risks and interpret complex technical information
Proactive, highly organized, and able to balance multiple priorities while keeping residents, partners, and staff at the heart of decision-making
Benefits
31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
Excellent training and development opportunities
Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance
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