About the role

  • Senior Information and Cyber Security Officer at Social Security Scotland handling risks and providing advice. Leading the risk management activities and contributing to security initiatives to enhance governance.

Responsibilities

  • Identify, understand and mitigate cyber-related risks.
  • Provide risk or service owners with advice to help them make informed risk-based decisions.
  • Independently undertake risk management activities within established security and risk management governance structures.
  • Lead the analysis and derivation of business-supporting security needs,
  • Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments, tailored threat assessment and other risk management activities.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to a small team of security professionals.

Requirements

  • In-depth knowledge of information security standards like ISO/IEC 27001 and NIST SP 800-53, combined with understanding of current legislation such as DPA 2018 and GDPR.
  • Proven ability to interpret and apply these standards and legal requirements to ensure compliance and integrate best practices into organisational operations.
  • Comprehensive understanding of internal and external information security risks, and proficiency in identifying, assessing, and implementing administrative, physical, and technical controls to mitigate these risks effectively.

Benefits

  • £5,000 annual DDAT pay supplement
  • Flexible working options
  • Supportive and inclusive working environment
  • Diverse workforce

Job title

Senior Information and Cyber Security Officer

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

£49,401 - £59,152 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Tech skills

Location requirements

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