Chief Information Security Officer

Chief Information Security Officer Reference number:
481734 Salary:
£75,055 - £82,400 plus a location allowance of £1,750 and excellent benefits Contract type:
Permanent Working pattern:
Full-time Location : Based in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes with the flexibility of hybrid working depending on business need Free shuttle bus is available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park At FCDO Services we protect the UKs interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission were on. In our world, it all matters. Our Digital, Data and Technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation.
They provide best-in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data driven future for UK government. Whether its creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassys servers to a Cloud platform. No matter the task, they are on hand to support. Now,
youve got
the opportunity to join them. Providing innovation to government partners. Delivering best-in-class solutions. Working at the cutting-edge of technology It all matters. Drive operational security and digital transformation As Chief Information Security Officer, youll provide strategic leadership for information and cyber security across FCDO Services. Youll ensure that security objectives support organisational priorities, enable digital transformation and strengthen operational resilience. Playing a key role in developing and communicating FCDO Services Information Security and Cyber Assurance Vision and Strategy, youll bring different teams together to establish shared direction for delivering this new strategy. Leading our Information and Cyber Security functions, youll ensure we develop, maintain and continually improve a comprehensive, risk-based security capability that protects the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information, systems and services.
Covering both project and service delivery and live-service security monitoring, youll own cyber and information security risk across the organisation
promoting governance and assurance as an enabling approach. Enabling FCDO Services to innovate safely and securely, youll create and own the delivery of Information Security initiatives to ensure the organisation and its products are capable of protection against the latest vulnerabilities and cyber threats. Extend your expertise, working to
defend the UKs global interests To succeed in this role, you should be able to drive cyber and information security and assurance across a variety of business areas, projects and
programmes . Youll bring a broad range of experience gained in a Deputy CISO, Head of Cyber Security or equivalent role. This could include working in incident response, SOC, security architecture, vulnerability and compliance, governance or risk. Preferably, youll have experience of working in both the public and private sectors, but this isnt essential. Youll also bring significant technical experience in cloud and mobile technologies and enterprise level architectures, along with knowledge of how different products and services may impact business security risks. As well as working with different technical teams to deliver complex solutions, you should be able to translate cyber and information security issues into meaningful language for non-specialist audiences across the business.
You should also have a professional qualification such as CISSP, NCSC Certified Professional or Level 6 equivalent qualification, or a Certified CISO qualification like CISA, CISM or CRISC. Discover the support you need to grow your career further Working with us youll help keep people, information, and assets safe around the world. Its a role you can feel proud of; and we aim to make every part of your career just as rewarding. Thats why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, good holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, youll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need. Want to see your future teams work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If youre successful in your application, well ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. Closing date: Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 18th October 2026. It takes a diverseteam to protect a diverse world The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know youre welcome and valued. Its what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why were recognised as a Carer Confident workplace. And its how you know youre joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.
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