Cyber Security Lead

Job Details:
- -550 - -600 p/d Inside IR35
- 3-6 Months contract
- Hybrid working 1-2 days p/w on site near Birmingham
- Government client (Public Sector)

Job Summary:
A strategic leadership role responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive cyber resilience strategy for the council, ensuring compliance with relevant cybersecurity standards, and managing risks. Key responsibilities include leading a cyber security team, overseeing a Cyber Resilience Improvement Programme, managing the cyber security budget, responding to incidents, and providing expert guidance on security matters.

The role requires collaboration with stakeholders, staying updated on emerging threats, and embedding a culture of cyber security. It also involves strategic leadership in audits, policy development, incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
Qualification:
Qualified in a relevant cyber security discipline one of which should be at least one of Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) orCertified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)
Qualified to at least ITIL Foundation v3 or above.

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