Deputy Information Security Officer - Cambs
Deputy Information Security Officer - Cambs
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Cambridgeshire Constabulary
Police Staff
Permanent
Full Time
Information Management
Agile, Chord Park, Luton
MB2
£53,667
37
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Deputy ISO to join our Information Security and Assurance team. The successful candidate will manage parts of the Information Security and Assurance Unit (ISAU) and other IMD specialist teams, ensuring the protection of BCH information systems and assets from security incidents, cyber-attacks, and data breaches. This role is crucial in maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our information assets.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage teams of security and IMD professionals to achieve IMD strategic goals, implement and audit information security controls, and information management practices.
* Conduct information assurance audits and ensure compliance with national policing policies and standards.
* Provide guidance on cyber risk management and support project delivery teams.
* Monitor and respond to security threats and incidents.
* Develop and maintain security documentation and risk management strategies.
* Foster strong internal relationships and manage customer perceptions.
Entry Requirements:
* Proven experience in managing an Information Security and Assurance team.
* Proven management level experience
* Strong knowledge of ICT, information security, and risk management.
* Familiarity with NIST Cyber Security Framework and ISO27001.
* Excellent communication and project management skills.
* Relevant qualifications such as CISMP or CompTIA Security+ (or willingness to obtain).
* Full UK driving license or ability to travel across BCH.
Personal Qualities:
* Emotionally aware and able to support team wellbeing.
* Proactive in taking ownership and responsibility.
* Collaborative and able to build strong partnerships.
* Inspirational leader who can motivate and guide teams.
* Critical thinker with strong analytical skills.
* Innovative and open-minded, able to adapt to new challenges.
Additional Information:
* The role requires travel across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire.
* The post holder may need to work additional hours and comply with health and safety requirements.
* Vetting at MV and SC levels is required.
Additional Information:
All internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period to apply for this role.
Internal applicants within Hertfordshire Constabulary, Cambridgeshire Constabulary & Bedfordshire Police should upload either a CV or provide relevant skills, experiences and qualifications on Word/PDF document.
This vacancy is live to those at risk of redundancy and will remain open to redeployees until a final offer has been agreed with a successful candidate and accepted by them. Redeployees at risk of redundancy will take priority over all other applicants at any point during the recruitment process. If a redeployee does apply and is successful, they will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions.
As a Disability Confident leader, we take personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish. If you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the position you are applying for, you will be entitled to an interview under the ‘Offer an Interview Scheme’.
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
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Full-time
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* Job function
Information Technology
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Law Enforcement
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