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The Government Security Function (GSF) oversees the delivery of protective security across Government. Our Mission is to enable Government to protect citizens and provide vital public services by understanding and managing security risks. We set the strategy and standards for Government Security, monitor departmental security performance, manage pan-government security incidents, support the delivery of key security capabilities and lead the Government Security Profession.

The Government Security Group (GSG) is the centre of the Function, based within the Cabinet Office. GSG is transforming the Governments approach to protective security to ensure it is fit to meet the challenges of the digital age. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team, with a breadth of stakeholders including in other Government departments, the National Technical Authorities and the Agencies, and to contribute to delivering improved security across Government. 

The Cyber Defence directorate within GSG is responsible for delivering the Government Cyber Security Strategy, to protect public services and improve cyber resilience across government. The team covers all aspects of defensive cyber security for Government including strategy, policy, assurance, red teaming, capability development, and the operational deliverables of incident, risk and vulnerability management. If youre passionate about protecting public services, you enjoy working in a dynamic environment with supportive colleagues, and you have a grounding in cyber security, this is the team for you.

The post holder will be responsible for:

• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across departments and National Technical Authorities;
• Understanding cyber security maturity and delivery at departmental level, including key barriers to achieving good cyber security outcomes;
• Engage with a portfolio of organisations throughout the GovAssure process;
• Advising departments on the implementation of the GovAssure process, including supporting scoping activity and risk-based, proportionate implementation application;
• Support organisations during the self-assessments stage and conduct reviews at set stages;
• Evaluating the success of the GovAssure scheme and identifying opportunities for improvement;
• Recommending strategic changes including new policy and capability initiatives to address cross-cutting issues;
• Briefing senior stakeholders on cyber security issues;
• Contributing to government strategy, policy and cyber assurance activity through engagement with the wider Cyber Directorate team;
• You will also have the opportunity to support broader operational requirements in crisis as part of our broader surge capacity.

Our cyber posts attract a skills based DDAT pay lead.  This post is subject to a DDAT skills assessed non pensionable pay lead. In certain circumstances exceptional candidates may be eligible for a higher starting salary. This post is national and the team works in a hybrid work pattern with occasional travel to London. Cabinet Office have access to a number of government offices in the UK. Please talk to us about how we can accommodate your geographic circumstances. 

Essential skills and experience:

• Experience of working in cyber security
• Confident working with both technical and business stakeholders

Desirable skills and experience:

• Experience of applying risk management in cyber security or security assurance
• Experience of working in national security 
• Working across organisations with a range of stakeholders

Level of Security Clearance required (must be SC minimum):

• SC - with a willingness to undergo DV if required.

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Changing and Improving
• Working Together

• Opportunities to gain real-world experience in Cybersecurity at a cross-HMG and national level
• Learning and development tailored to your role.
• An environment with flexible working options.
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
• A Civil Service Pension which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and average employer contributions of 27%.
• A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30.
• This role also attracts a skills based Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Recruitment Retention Allowance. This will follow a DDAT skills assessment based on your experience and skills. In certain circumstances exceptional candidates may also be eligible for a higher starting salary.

Job contact :

• Name : Cyber GovAssure Team
• Email : [email protected]

Recruitment team

• Email : [email protected]