Cyber Security Manager

Overview

In this role you lead Gateshead Council’s cyber security function to protect digital assets, data and infrastructure. You will shape strategy, govern risk and compliance, and drive secure technology delivery across a large organisation. You’ll manage a specialist team and partner with senior stakeholders to balance security with innovation. This is a strategic, impact-driven opportunity to strengthen the council’s resilience and enable trusted digital services for residents.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid & Flexible Working
• Pension Scheme
• Annual Leave 28-32 days
• Learning & Development
• Health & Wellbeing Support
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Cyber Security Team to keep systems, infrastructure and data secure and resilient
• Shape and deliver the council’s cyber security strategy, standards and frameworks
• Lead governance, risk, compliance and assurance (GRC) programmes with regular assessments and reporting
• Design and implement security controls and solutions that protect critical services while enabling transformation
• Identify, assess and manage cyber security risks with effective mitigation and resilience planning
• Develop and maintain assurance frameworks, performance measures and reporting for senior leaders
• Oversee cyber security projects from business case to delivery and realisation of benefits
• Ensure compliance with legislation and industry standards, supporting audits and accreditation where required
• Manage team work programme, resources and performance, fostering continuous improvement
• Provide expert guidance to senior leaders and stakeholders, translating technical concepts into practical business solutions
• Manage supplier and partner relationships for high-quality service delivery and value for money
• Champion security awareness and a security-first culture across the Council
• Lead on cyber resilience, business continuity and disaster recovery planning
• Keep pace with emerging threats and technologies to strengthen security and services
• Produce reports and recommendations to support decision-making on risks and security posture

Key requirements

• Degree in a relevant subject or significant equivalent senior cyber security experience
• CISSP or similar industry qualification
• Extensive experience leading cyber security services in a large organisation
• Proven ability to develop and implement cyber security strategies, policies and frameworks
• Strong technical knowledge of network security, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection and security management
• Significant experience in cyber risk management, business continuity and resilience planning
• Experience delivering complex cyber security projects and procurements, including supplier management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, translating technical concepts for diverse audiences

• Strategic thinking
• Stakeholder management
• Clear communic ation
• Network security
• Intrusion detection and prevention
• Endpoint protection

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