Head of Cyber Security
Core
Shape the cyber security strategy and resilience for one of the UK's most ambitious national laboratories, acting as the principal cyber security adviser and technical authority.
Role type
Senior leadership cyber security leader (Head of Cyber Security)
Builds
Enterprise cyber risk posture, security assurance, resilience, and cyber operations across enterprise IT, scientific computing, and operational technology.
Domain
National laboratory / Fusion energy research / Cyber security
Required skills
Cyber security strategy development, enterprise risk management, governance framework ownership, security assurance and compliance, incident response leadership, budgeting and resource allocation, team leadership, external stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
Chartered professional status, CISSP/CISM/CRISC/SABSA/CCSP qualifications, experience in national/international cyber security forums
Technologies
GovAssure, CAF, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, Secure by Design
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver cyber security strategy and multi-year roadmap; Lead the cyber security function and own the governance framework; Oversee enterprise cyber risk and advise senior leaders; Lead cyber assurance, regulatory compliance, and security improvement; Oversee audits, cyber resilience, disaster recovery, and incident recovery; Oversee cyber monitoring, detection, response, and recovery; Lead cyber security budgeting and investment prioritisation; Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team; Represent UKAEA with government, regulators, and industry partners
Seniority
Senior, executive-level leadership