Lead Cyber Responder

FCDO Services

Milton Keynes MK19 7BH, UK

On-Site

Expires: Expiring in less than 4 weeks

Full time

£48,801 per year

Job summary

At FCDO Services we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we’re on. In our world, it all matters.

Job description

Our Technology and Operations team is at the forefront of digital solutions and services for FCDO and Government. They provide best in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data driven future for UK government. Whether it’s creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy’s servers to a Cloud platform. No matter the task, they are on hand to support. Join them in this important role and you’ll have the opportunity to lead them on the next stage of our exciting journey.

Providing innovation to government partners.

Delivering best-in-class solutions.

Working at the cutting-edge of technology

It all matters.

Help to keep the UK safe and secure in this unique leadership role

As Lead Cyber Responder you’ll manage, coach and mentor the team that identifies and analyses security incidents, develop our incident recovery plans and provide a world-class security consultancy service to our organisation and other customers. Leading on threat intelligence and implementing pre-emptive measures, you’ll perform post-incident reviews to mitigate future issues. We’ll also expect you to use the latest tools to investigate and recover from cyber security incidents in servers, laptops and other complex software systems and infrastructures, and conduct checks to monitor compliance with our incident response and recovery plans.

Making appropriate recommendations on the potential business impact of vulnerabilities, you’ll share your knowledge with your colleagues as you promote the importance of security awareness across our organisation. Committed to maintaining your own professional development and expertise in the latest technologies and best practice, you’ll also take responsibility for the performance of a Senior Incident Responder and oversee the work of a Practitioner Incident Responder. In addition, we’ll expect you to work with your colleagues to provide a 24/7 on-call service to investigate and remedy any cyber security issues that arise.

Use all your skills and expertise as you help to lead our vital global mission

Innovative, highly motivated and a confident decision maker, you’ll be an inspirational team leader with well developed experience of working on cyber security incident response and forensic analysis. Capable of using a variety of tools to manipulate and interpret data, and of using your knowledge to bridge technical and non-technical worlds, you should also have the skills to support the professional development of your team through guidance, knowledge sharing and collaborative learning.

When it comes to qualifications you should hold incident management, investigation and response certifications such as CySA+, ECIH, GCIH, GCIA, GFCA, CRIA or their equivalent, while cybersecurity accreditations such as CISSP, CISM or CISA and completion of a management training programme would be desirable. Some people management experience and practical knowledge of information risk assessment and risk management will be a plus, as would an understanding of threat intelligence and assessment. In addition, you’ll be at an advantage if you possess expertise in threat compliance monitoring and controls testing, and the ability to manipulate and interpret data and produce clear technical documentation would be a bonus.

Discover the support you need to grow your career further

But we’re always looking to improve – just like you. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need.

Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. You can find out more about vetting at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/

To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk

It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world

The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.

Person specification

We are looking for people with:

NVQ Level 5 in Cyber Security or equivalent (e.g. PWK/OSCP, SANS SEC5XX, Diploma in IT Security Field)
Ability to Lead a Technical Team
Experience in cyber security incident response and forensic analysis.
Able to manipulate and interpret data using a variety of tools
Bridge technical and non-technical
Incident management, investigation and response qualifications (e.g. CySA+, ECIH, GCIH, GCIA, GFCA, CRIA or equivalent)
Support the professional development of team members through guidance, knowledge sharing, and collaborative learning

Qualifications

NVQ Level 5 in Cyber Security or equivalent (e.g. PWK/OSCP, SANS SEC5XX, Diploma in IT Security Field)

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Seeing the Big Picture
Making Effective Decisions
Communicating and Influencing
Leadership

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

NVQ Level 5 in Cyber Security or equivalent (e.g. PWK/OSCP, SANS SEC5XX, Diploma in IT Security Field)
Ability to Lead a Technical Team
Experience in cyber security incident response
Able to manipulate and interpret data using a variety of tools
Bridge technical and non-technical
Incident management, investigation and response
Support the professional development of team members through guidance, knowledge sharing, and collaborative learning

We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:

NVQ Level 5 in Cyber Security or equivalent (e.g. PWK/OSCP, SANS SEC5XX, Diploma in IT Security Field)
Experience in cyber security incident response
Able to manipulate and interpret data using a variety of tools

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £48,801, FCDO Services contributes £14,137 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Learning and development tailored to your role.
Annual leave starting at 25 days.
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
A Civil Service pension.
Free shuttle bus available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park
9 days per annum public and privilege days

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

To apply for this role, you will be asked to provide your CV, a personal statement, and provide answers to some job specific/technical skills.

Your CV and personal statement will not form part of the assessment they will provide an insight into your work history and experience.

Your CV should include:

no personal identifying details
career history with key responsibilities
achievements
qualifications
Your personal statement should outline your interest in the role.
Candidates will only be sifted on answers provided to the technical/ job
specific questions which are outlined in the application form.
Those that are successful will be invited to a MS Teams or Face to face interview.
At the interview you will be asked a blend of questions on technical/job specific skills and behaviours.
Candidates will need to complete a presentation along with the interview questions.
Candidates who are judged to be close to meeting the criteria may be considered for other positions in FCDO Services which may be at a lower grade, but have a potential skills match.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Medical

Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Salary range

£48,801 per year