Head of Cyber Capability

Head of Cyber Capability As the Head of Cyber Capability, you will play a leading role in securing HMRC’s services, working with the Director of Cyber Delivery, to ensure the best cyber capabilities are available to support HMRC Security detection and response capabilities. You will work collaboratively with senior business and technical stakeholders, to build the capability and deliver appropriate cyber capabilities to enable the ongoing operation and secure delivery of HMRC solutions and services. You will be the security champion for cyber capability across HMRC, leading security teams as appropriate. You will be integral to the Senior Leadership Team, establishing our strategy and steering plans to deliver. You will engage at a strategic level within the business and drive organisational objectives. You will influence policy and lead on technical and business change. You will be responsible for the development and management of HMRC's technical cyber capabilities. A leader in the delivery, development and exploitation of operational cyber technology controls. A leader in managing key partners, working with live service teams, Programme Leaders, and Governance Boards. Able to demonstrate a proven history of delivering innovative outcomes in challenging environments. Flexible to meet business needs and champion consistency across our business in support of our “one team” ethos. Always clear and honest when communicating, sharing knowledge and skills to build consistency and excellence in our work, aiming to achieve great results. A Cyber Technology subject matter expert, able to identify opportunities to capitalise on modern technologies and build sustainable roadmaps to adopt them covering people process and technology. The Head of Cyber Capability is a critical role within HMRC’s Cyber Security team and is responsible for overseeing Cyber Technology, Data Science, and Cyber Delivery roadmaps. You will have direct/indirect line management of a small team of technical Civil Service and experts, plus potentially Industrial Placements, Cyber Apprentices and Fast-Streamers. Person specification Responsibilities: Technical thought leadership to challenge and develop the technical roadmap in this space. Establishing a cyber delivery framework of technical capabilities and collaborating with security architects to ensure the appropriate delivery roadmaps are in place to deliver, sustain and improve them. Developing relationships with others in government and wider industry to ensure the capability keeps pace and aligns with the wider government security strategies. Maintaining a deep technical understanding of HMRC’s systems and support structures including incident management, business continuity, and disaster recovery practices. Lead and develop the HMRC's data science professionals to deliver data exploitation capabilities across HMRC Security. Act as an empowered deputy for the Director of Cyber Delivery. Research, identify, validate, and embrace new technologies and methodologies. Have the technical credibility to represent our business at a range of governance, project, and other boards. Proven experience in developing cyber technical capability and data science within a large organisation. Proven experience of leading and developing a cyber technical team, including empowering, supporting, and developing staff to achieve the highest performance standards. Professional experience of how technical security is applied in real life, large scale complex environments. Ability to demonstrate a deep knowledge of multiple security domains and disciplines, risks and threats along with a solid grasp of key technical considerations in relation to confidentiality, availability, integrity, non-repudiation and privacy. Managing effective relationships with senior partners, effective team engagement and strong leadership. Transitional Sites For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations. If your location preference is for one of the following sites, it’s important to note that these are not long-term sites for HMRC and we will require you to move to a new building in the future, subject to our location strategy and the applicable employee policies at that time. These sites are: Benton Park View, Newcastle - moving to Pilgrims Quarter, Newcastle Telford Plaza, Telford - moving to Parkside Court, Telford You will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stage. Leeds Locations Moves Adjustment Payment will be available for this role, provided the successful applicant is a current HMRC colleague in Bradford and meets the eligibility requirements outlined in the HMRC’s Moves Adjustment Payment guidance. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology Industries Government Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr