Army - Cyber Risk Manager
Ministry of Defence
Apply before 11:55 pm on Friday 4th October 2024
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Job summary
The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army Top Level Budget (TLB) employs around 7,000 MOD Civil Servants located at over 300 locations. Ours is a diverse workforce, with roles ranging from trainers, human resources, teachers, firefighters and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff. There are many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Army.
Within the Army TLB Information Directorate, the Cyber and Security pillar, headed up by a 1* Senior Civil Servant has a diverse and highly capable workforce. An exciting job role exists in the Principal Security Advisor's (PSyA) Team. Cyber security plays an integral role in protecting the UK against external and internal threats and acting as a deterrence to ensure that our Armed Forces have the strong cyber defences they need.
We are looking for a talented and motivated Cyber Risk Manager (CRM) to join us, leading a team and modernising Army cyber risk management. Through this role you will become part of the wider Government Security Profession, you will have the opportunity to enhance your understanding of cyber security, identify cyber risks and determine appropriate mitigations in line with the 5 core functions of the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) Cyber Security Framework (CSF).
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
The MOD offers support and development in your career, including training as part of your role. In the Army we are passionate about delivering great things for our people. But we also know you will have a life outside of work; we respect your priorities and are committed to flexible working practices to give you freedom to balance work and life.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
Do you want to work in the exciting growth area of cyber to support national security? If so, the Army has a vacancy for a motivated Senior Executive Officer (SEO) to lead the Cyber Risk Management (CRM) team, responsible for delivering change and improvements on how the Army manages and reduces its cyber risk, working across the Army’s digital enterprise.
This role works within the inclusive and innovative Cyber and Security team, part of the Information Directorate within Army Headquarters. The Army Headquarters provides forces to support operations around the globe and directs, develops and delivers the people, equipment, training and sustainment to ensure the Army is able to fight and win wars on land. The role offers the opportunity to enhance your cyber skills and drive through a work programme using project management skills; knowledge and expertise in a challenging yet supportive environment; and working with a tight-knit team of like-minded professionals.
The main responsibilities of a Cyber Risk Manager include -
- Understand, categorise, and risk score cyber risks across the Army digital enterprise.
- Reduce risk exposure by developing and implementing risk mitigation plans for both in-service and developing Land domain capabilities across the digital enterprise spectrum.
- Lead and manage the Director level chaired Army Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance Board (ACyGRC).
- Deliver a regular cyber threat and risk picture for Army to inform how Army Senior Responsible Owners and Front-Line Commands deliver cyber security.
- Manage prioritisation of Army Cyber Vulnerability Investigations (CVIs) and nest within wider security governance.
- Line Management for 3 x HEO Cyber Risk Managers.
Person specification
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who can coordinate a wide range of activities and be comfortable working within the Army HQ; be willing to challenge established norms and process and be prepared to adapt to changing priorities. Applicants should also have effective written and verbal communication skills and display a positive and professional attitude.
The successful post holder should be able to demonstrate:
- Ability to communicate complex risks, implications and mitigations to non-technical individuals.
- Ability to work with diverse internal and external stakeholders and building strong relationships.
- Critical thinking skills when interrogating data sets.
- Highly organised and able to deal with multiple requests/priorities with competing deadlines.
Desirable Experience:
- Any recognised Cyber Security / Risk certification
- Management of Risk (MoR) Practitioner or relevant work experience
- NIST Cyber Security Professional (NCSP) Foundation or relevant work experience
This is a Reserved post open to UK Nationals only due to the nature and classification of the information.
If successful, you will be required to obtain Security Check Vetting (SC) clearance to take up this post.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
- Delivering at Pace
- Making Effective Decisions
- Communicating and Influencing
- Developing Self and Others
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
- Leadership
- Delivering at Pace
- Making Effective Decisions
- Developing Self and Others
Benefits
As a civil servant working alongside the Army, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects and a job that makes a difference.
The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.
Other benefits for Army civil servants include:
- 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
- Highly competitive pension scheme
- Personal and professional development of skills
- Alternative working patterns for many roles
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
- On-site Gym, Shop and parking
Learning and Development
We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role.
A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career. Most of the training will be ‘on-the-job’, with the remaining ‘off-the-job’ training delivered by an external training provider. This means minimal disruption to your work alongside a big developmental opportunity.
Professional qualifications which can be achieved through an apprenticeship range from Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSEs/ broadly equivalent to Scottish National 5s(N5s)), Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A Levels//broadly equivalent to Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher (H/AH)), and Levels 4 -7, which can give you a foundation degree, a full Bachelor’s degree, or a Master’s degree. They normally last between 12 months - 3 years, depending on the level of the apprenticeship.
Anyone can undertake an Apprenticeship and everyone, regardless of age, can benefit from developing their skills in an accredited way.
Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post.
Discover my benefits- outlines the range of benefits available to MOD Civil Servants.
A Great Place for Veterans to Work scheme which was introduced by the Government in 2020 under the Veterans Strategy Action Plan which included the commitment of making the Civil Service a great Place to Work for Veterans. To be eligible for this scheme in the Civil Service, candidates must meet the minimum standard for the role being applied for and:
- have served for at least one year in His Majesty’s Armed Forces (as a Regular or Reserve); this includes time spent training
- be in transition from, or ceased to be a member of, HM Armed Forces
- not already be a civil servant, or be employed by a Civil Service Commission accredited public body
- There is no maximum time limit from when you left HM Armed Forces to be eligible for this initiative.
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
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Selection process details
At application candidates will be required to complete a Personal Statement of no more than 500 words outlining their essential skills or experience and why you are best suited to the vacancy.
When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.
Candidates will also be required to complete an online CV template to include job history, full details of education and qualifications and previous experiences and skills.
You will also be assessed against the following behaviours:
- Leadership
- Delivering at Pace
- Making Effective Decisions
- Developing Self and Others
Applications will be sifted using the Behaviours that have been chosen for this campaign, but in the event of 10 or more applications, an initial sift will be conducted on the CV and Experience Statement. In this instance the remaining elements will be tested at interview.
At interview, you will be assessed against the above along with the following:/u
- Leadership
- Making Effective Decisions
- Communicating and Influencing
- Developing Self and Others
Application sifting is scheduled to take place 7 days after the application process closes.
Interviews are likely to take place at Army HQ, Andover or via MS Teams W/C 28th October. A minimum of 2 full working days’ notice will be provided for interviews. We endeavour to stick to these timeframes, but these are subject to change around business needs.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Rachel Honnor
- Email : Rachel.honnor504@mod.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk
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