Programme Manager – Security
Inside IR35 – 6 months – Blackpool (2/3 days p/week on site)
We are looking for a Programme manager with a security background who will typically provide advice on security requirements to ensure departmental security requirements are being met and provide ongoing monitoring of services delivered by and provide support to various teams which covers testing or assurance to ensure that security is embedded in all stages of the application development life cycle, and that there is continuous monitoring through use.
Main Responsibilities
Essential Criteria
For more information please email Kalon@copello.co.uk or call 07385655219
Inside IR35 – 6 months – Blackpool (2/3 days p/week on site)
We are looking for a Programme manager with a security background who will typically provide advice on security requirements to ensure departmental security requirements are being met and provide ongoing monitoring of services delivered by and provide support to various teams which covers testing or assurance to ensure that security is embedded in all stages of the application development life cycle, and that there is continuous monitoring through use.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead Cyber Security Governance and Risk Management: Oversee cyber risk registers, support governance structures, and ensure compliance with NCSC and NIST frameworks through risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and audit preparation.
- Embed Secure by Design (SbD) Principles: Act as the Delivery Team Security Lead (DTSL), ensuring security is integrated from the outset in all IT projects, system designs, and application development lifecycles.
- Drive Technical and Process Improvements: Identify and implement enhancements across systems and processes to reduce technical risk and improve cyber resilience across the IT estate.
- Provide Strategic Security Leadership and Assurance: Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in secure development, accreditation, and security tooling, while leading multi-team assessments and providing assurance to Defence Digital and other stakeholders.
- Monitor and Respond to Cyber Threats: Maintain daily cyber situational awareness, liaise with incident response teams, and stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and legal obligations.
Essential Criteria
- Cyber Security Frameworks & Risk Management: Skilled in applying NIST CSF 2.0, NCSC CAF, and ISO 27001, with proven experience in assessing and communicating cyber risks to diverse stakeholders.
- Threat Intelligence & Analytical Tools: Utilises strategic and local threat data, SIEM platforms, and analytical methods to detect and respond to security incidents within complex environments.
- Technical and Architectural Awareness: Understands core IT system architecture and common attack techniques, enabling effective security planning and compromise detection.
- Communication & Cyber Engagement: Communicates technical concepts clearly to varied audiences and stays actively informed on cyber security trends and developments.
For more information please email Kalon@copello.co.uk or call 07385655219
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