Cloud Cyber Security Risk Manager

£56,745 to £72,509 per annum dependent on skills and experience (this may include allowances)

Full time

Permanent

Polaris House, Swindon or Keyworth, Nottingham (Hybrid working available)

Closing Date Sunday 12th January 2025

As a minimum, due to the nature of this role, candidates must be eligible for clearance in line with UK National vetting guidelines and willing to undertake the process.

The level of clearance required is security check

Do you want to play a key role in safeguarding the future of UK research and innovation? Join UKRI as a Cyber Security Risk Manager and shape secure, resilient, and forward-thinking solutions at the heart of cutting-edge technology.

Job Overview

The UKRI CIO Group plays a pivotal role in leading and optimising the organisations critical enterprise technical services that underpin and enable UKRI's business capabilities. Within the group a team of Information Security Professionals support the delivery of modern, secure, resilient and scalable services across a larger federated team of Digital, Data and Technology professionals to deliver impact across the organisation and the wider UK research and innovation system.

This post provides a rare opportunity for an experienced information security professional to step into a lead planning and operations role in an organisation at the heart of research and innovation in the UK. Working as part of a team of technical specialists, and reporting directly to the deputy head of information security, your broad remit is to provide the Organisation with security advice and best practice whilst developing Secure by Design' protections for organisational assets across our cloud environment and embed?a culture that considers security and everybody's responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development of business-focused security solutions for digital products
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that security policies and controls remain appropriate and proportionate to the assessed risks, are responsive and adaptable to the changing threat environment and business requirements.
• Oversee daily operations of cloud security infrastructure.
• Monitor cloud environments for unusual activities and potential threats.

About you

• Demonstrable ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, operations, and business units, to seamlessly integrate security into all aspects of the organisation.
• Specialist knowledge of cloud application, infrastructure and networking security controls, particularly in relation to data management.
• Experienced in providing detailed security advice and technical security solutions.
• Good knowledge of cyber security and information assurance standards, eg ISO 27001, DPA and experience.
• Consistent record of leading security initiatives and projects, demonstrating the ability to manage resources and drive security initiatives.

To view the full job description please click apply' to visit our careers site.

Benefits

We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package! We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below.

An excellent defined benefit pension scheme

30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)

Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities.

Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice.

Flexible working options 

How to Apply

Applicants are required to provide an up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role. Please click apply' for further information and to visit our careers page.