Overview
Our lead Cyber Security Vulnerability Manager will be shaping our vulnerability strategy, leading a team of analysts, and driving remediation across digital services. Working closely with security and operational teams, you’ll reduce risk, ensure compliance, and build a culture of cyber resilience.
DWP. Digital with Purpose.
DWP is the UK’s largest government department. We help people into work, and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society.
We are looking for a Lead Cyber Security Vulnerability Manager to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We’re driving a once-in-a-generation transformation of government services.
We’re using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to build and maintain innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, at key moments in their lives.
The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We’d love you to join us.
Delivery. Work. Projects.
Responsibilities
* Lead a team of Vulnerability Analysts, guiding investigations into cyber risks and driving remediation actions across multiple digital functions.
* Shape and deliver the vulnerability management strategy, aligning with organisational goals, risk appetite, and wider government cyber security objectives.
* Collaborate with operational and security teams to develop mitigation strategies and reduce exposure to threats.
* Ensure compliance with security policies, regulatory requirements and industry best practice.
* Contribute to security awareness across the department, helping build a culture of resilience and readiness.
What you’ll need
* Multi-Platform Cybersecurity – broad platform knowledge and ability to carry out cybersecurity assessments from a multi-platform perspective.
* Vulnerability Management Leadership – experience leading teams with a deep understanding of vulnerability management within a broader cybersecurity capability.
* Cloud Security Expertise – extensive experience with cloud-hosted services and applying core security principles to keep environments secure.
* Threat Intelligence & Assessment – advanced grasp of threat intelligence concepts and ability to turn insight into action.
* Complex Infrastructure Experience – worked across complex IT infrastructures and multi-domain models with hands-on vulnerability management experience.
* Qualifications – CISSP and CISM, or MSc Information Security.
Details. Wages. Perks.
* You’ll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Sheffield, or whichever you prefer.
* Hybrid working model – in the office about 40% of the time and 60% home working.
* Salary up to £89,995.
* Brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth over 28.9% and a generous leave package starting at 26 days.
* Up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time.
We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:
* An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100).
* Flexible working including flexible hours and family-friendly policies.
* Time off volunteering and charitable giving.
* Bring your authentic self to work with ‘I Can Be Me in DWP’.
* Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more.
* Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket.
* Sports and social activities.
* Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.
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