Location: Glasgow or Dundee (Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days in the office)

Type: Full-Time

Salary: £45,449 – £54,419 + £5,000 DDaT Pay Supplement (post 3-month qualifying period)

About Social Security Scotland

Social Security Scotland, a vital part of the Scottish Government, is responsible for managing a significant social security system that will benefit millions of Scots for years to come. They are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community they serve.

Job Details

Benefits:

• £5,000 annual DDaT pay supplement after 3-month qualifying period.
• 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 4 years, plus 11.5 public holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements with potential for up to 4 days off per month.
• A generous pension scheme with 28.97% employer contributions.
• Health and wellbeing support including access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounts on gym memberships and retail outlets.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing organization.

Requirements:

• Deep understanding of Information Security standards (ISO/IEC 27001, NIST SP 800-53).
• Expertise in assessing internal and external information security risks.
• Proven experience in leading Information Security projects.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation including DPA 2018 and GDPR.

Salary Details:

• Base salary of £45,449 – £54,419.
• Additional £5,000 DDaT pay supplement after a 3-month qualifying period, backdated to your start date.

About the Role:

The Senior Information and Cyber Security Officer will play a crucial role in safeguarding Social Security Scotland’s digital systems. Working closely with the Head of Security Assurance, this position involves developing and maintaining an effective cyber security posture in line with the organization’s risk appetite. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to both the Security Operations and Security Assurance teams, ensuring that the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems are upheld.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of security strategies to manage risks and ensure compliance.
• Oversee teams conducting vulnerability assessments and risk analyses.
• Develop information security policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Provide expert advice on information security and manage related projects.
• Lead security awareness programs and incident response efforts.
• Mentor junior security staff and contribute to their professional development.

Social Security Scotland is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.