Deputy Head of Information Security

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The role

Technology is right at the core of our vision here at the Met Office. We use world-leading technology solutions to continuously enhance our operations and deliver science to our customers (who range from aviation and aerospace companies to the government and general public). Access to accurate, reliable information is crucial to the business and as such, it’s fundamental that we’re securing, controlling and exploiting information in the most effective ways.

As Deputy Head of Information Security, you’ll work closely with the Chief Security Officer to manage, develop and improve the Met Office’s Information Security processes and operations. You’ll lead, inspire and manage teams in Technology and Information Services to ensure that key outcomes are delivered efficiently, compliantly and in line with appropriate standards. You’ll also manage relationships and engagement with stakeholders - both across the Met Office and externally - to share best practice and effectively exploit and protect information assets.

As an internal expert on Information Security, you’ll offer training on processes, take care of incident management and resolution and oversee vulnerability assessment and protective monitoring. Another aspect of your impactful role will be providing guidance to key strategic initiatives and projects, which could include anything from implementing the security processes around the new supercomputer to enhancing Business Continuity. In this rewarding role, you’ll promote best practice and embed a culture of continuous improvement, thriving on challenges and developing your career at every step of the journey.

The person

First and foremost, you’ve a solid understanding of Information Security and you’ll come to us with demonstrable experience of this. Combining business acumen with subject expertise, you’ll be able to effectively balance business requirements with information risk.

In order to be considered for the role, you’ll need to meet the following essential criteria:

1. Proven leadership skill and the ability to manage a complex and varied workflow with multiple teams; whilst maintaining key service levels and positive customer/client feedback.

2. Excellent written and oral communication skills, able to influence and negotiate with people at all levels inside and outside the organisation.

3. A strong understanding of Information Security including procedures and policies around: Incident Management and investigations, digital forensics, information asset management, vulnerability analysis and protective monitoring.

4. A pragmatic understanding of how Information Security Risk Management is key to the delivery of business outcomes.

5. A good understanding of newly emerging IT technologies and architectures in relation to Information Security.

6. Capable managing operational and capital budget and expenditure with a proven financial management background.

If you’ve any of the following desirable skills, qualifications and experience, that’s even better:

1. Experience of working in a Senior Information Security role.

2. CISSP, CISM or equivalent.

What we can offer you

We’re constantly moving forwards, looking to optimise our abilities. Which is why, joining us, we’ll invest in your development to help you be the very best you can be in whatever it is that you do. Rewards? There are plenty of those too. A competitive pension, opportunities for flexible working, performance-related pay schemes, some great benefits as well as 25 days’ holiday, which increases to 30 days’ after 5 years. And based in our award-winning Exeter headquarters, you’ll have world-class facilities all around you.

In this role, you’ll enjoy a Market Forces payment of £5,000 once you have successfully completed your six month probation period.

Apply

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Closing date: 20th February 2015.