Overview
In this role you will lead and shape technical security across HMRC’s Security Consultancy Services. You will collaborate with senior partners to deliver risk-based security guidance enabling secure delivery of HMRC solutions. You’ll champion Secure by Design and help grow the cyber security capability within a government-wide network. This is a mission-driven opportunity to influence high-profile programs and advance government security practice.
Pay / Benefits
- Hybrid working
- Flexible working policies
- Generous annual leave (25–30 days)
- Civil Service Pension (Alpha) contributions
- Family friendly policies
- Coaching and development
Responsibilities
- Develop and enhance technical security capabilities within the SCS team and steer learning and development
- Provide task or line management where needed and offer coaching/peer reviews
- Support cyber services delivery from the service catalogue and promote Secure by Design throughout the lifecycle
- Escalate issues to appropriate levels and research new technologies and methodologies
- Offer knowledge sharing to build consistency and excellence across the team
Key requirements
- Extensive experience as a senior technical cyber security professional in complex, high-profile programmes
- Proven ability to manage relationships with senior stakeholders and difficult customers
- Strong knowledge of security and privacy risks, and core security principles (confidentiality, integrity, availability, non-repudiation, privacy)
- Excellent communication skills for technical, business, and non-technical audiences
- Knowledge of standards such as NIST, CAF, Secure by Design; familiarity with Security Controls, Risk Management, and Zero Trust architectures
- Experience across multiple security domains including Cyber, Physical, Personnel, Process, Policy, Privacy, GDPR; strong Cloud Security knowledge
- Proven delivery of security aspects in major projects and credible authority in security leadership
- Strategic leadership
- Strong communication and stakeholder management
- Collaborative mindset and adaptability
- Cloud Security & Risk across service models
- Secure by Design
- NIST, CAF frameworks
Senior Cyber Security Professional in Glasgow employer: United Kingdom Government
At HM Revenue and Customs, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and continuous professional development. As a Senior Business Analyst, you will have the opportunity to lead transformative projects in a dynamic environment while benefiting from flexible working arrangements and a commitment to employee growth. With a focus on meaningful work and a supportive team atmosphere across various UK locations, HMRC is dedicated to helping you thrive in your career.
