Civic Centre
Chorley Road
Swinton
M27 5BN
Cyber Security Portfolio Lead - Join the Award-Winning Digital, Data and Technology Service at Salford City Council
Grade: 5C, £56,018 to £57,992
Hours: 36 (Full Time)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Monday 15th April 2024 at 8pm
Are you a passionate, proactive, and highly skilled cyber defence professional looking for a new challenge and are prepared to lead a team who secure technologies across the enterprise? Do you want to lead a team of SecOps and Cyber Security experts in delivering innovative and secure solutions for a diverse and dynamic city? Do you have the vision, the experience, and the drive to shape the future of at Salford City Council in creating the safest place to live and work online?
Why you should apply
If you answered yes to these questions, then we have an exciting opportunity for you. We are looking for a Cyber Security Portfolio Lead to join our Digital, Data and Technology service, where you will be responsible for overseeing our Cyber Defence Centre. This comprises both the security and network operations centres and will jointly shape the architecture and future roadmaps of the enterprise architecture. We firmly believe that the Cyber Defense Centre oversees both Security and network compliance to create the single pain of glass that will protect the organisation.
As the Cyber Security Portfolio Lead, you will manage the entire cyber security project lifecycle and Network infrastructure (WAN/LAN), from initiation to completion, ensuring all initiatives are strategically aligned with business objectives. You will develop and maintain stakeholder engagement strategies and plans, facilitating open communication and providing effective business decision-making processes. You will also monitor the external environment to gather intelligence on emerging technologies, assessing impacts, threats, and opportunities to the organisation.
In addition, you will lead the design and delivery of comprehensive security training programs and initiatives to educate employees about information security best practices. You will design and manage security awareness campaigns and initiatives to promote a culture of security within the organisation. You will also lead the triage and investigation of security incidents, resourcing the wider team, and working with the Information Governance team to monitor, respond, and report on potential data breaches.
What you will do
To succeed in this role, you will need to have deep knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, information technology, networking, and cyber security principles. You will also need to have a track record of delivering all aspects of cyber security transformation, including technology, processes, and culture. You will have solid understanding of financial management principles and practices, as well as effective communication skills.
You will also have previous experience with the Microsoft Azure/M365 suite, security monitoring and incident response tools, networking protocols, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems. You will also have familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards, such as NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, and Mitre Attack Framework. Ideally, you will also have some relevant certifications, such as SSAP, CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CompTIA Security+.
We are Salford City Council's Digital, Data and Technology service, and we are on a mission to create a fairer, greener and healthier Salford. We are responsible for delivering digital transformation across the council, enabling our services to be more efficient, effective and user-friendly.
Who we are
At Salford City Council, we are committed to your ongoing professional development and success in your role. We offer a variety of learning and development opportunities, such as online learning, leadership programmes, professional development, tailored development, and digital skills academy. We also offer a range of benefits, such as flexible working, generous annual leave, pension scheme, employee assistance programme, and staff discounts.
To apply for this role, please visit our website and fill out the online application form. You will need to provide evidence of how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the role profile, and demonstrate your alignment with our values and leadership behaviours. The closing date for applications is 15th April 2024.
If you fancy a chat before applying or have any queries, please contact Matt Wall (Technology and Infrastructure Lead) at Matt.wall@salford.gov.uk or alternatively fill in this form SalfordCity Council - Security Portfolio Lead (Digital, Data and Technology) to join our open Digital, Data and Technology Senior Management Group session, where you can meet the team and openly ask questions before applying.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the increasing diversity of our city.
About your benefits
You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged and you will have the opportunity to work and grow in a values based organisation where people are at the heart of everything we do. We promote a positive permission culture, empowering you to make a difference. Your opinions matter to us and you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things through our Salford 100 employee group and our employee led redesign approach. Your work-life balance and wellbeing are important to us so you will have access to a range of benefits including flexible working, green travel, pension and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition to this we offer a range of health and wellbeing options to suit your needs.
Continuous service commitment
New employees can now keep their service related benefits when moving between a whole host of public sector organisations within Greater Manchester, which include: Councils, NHS, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue, Transport for Greater Manchester, as well as many others.
Diversity and Inclusion
#We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. We understand how hard it can be to combine caring for a loved one with work so we aim to provide support and flexibility to balance family and caring responsibilities with work https://greater.jobs/content/9189/diversity-and-inclusion
Our core data protection obligations and commitments are set out in the council’s primary Recruitment and Employment Privacy Notice which can be found at https://www.salford.gov.uk/gdpr .
We have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel by way of a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme. Our application forms ask you to indicate if you meet any of the criteria within this scheme, and so to find out more and if you qualify please visit: GreaterManchester Guaranteed Assessment Scheme | greater jobs