a leadership role within Defra's operational IT function, Group Infrastructure and Operations (GIO). The role requires demonstration of deep and wide-ranging IT leadership skills in service management and strategic direction setting of the Service Operations functions. The Head of Service Operations is responsible for the effectiveness of operational IT services and user support to ensure optimum … strategy, to remain effective whilst supporting modern service delivery approaches, including Agile and DevOps. As such the role requires the ability to function seamlessly between strategic thinking and operational management of live services. The role's level of operational responsibility is high and includes leading through major disruption at times of major incidents including cyber security ones. As a … be required to develop strong relationships with Defra group's delivery bodies and Arms Length Bodies (ALBs) in order to deliver core IT services as part of the Service Management Operating Model. Key Responsibilities Primary responsibility is to ensure service availability is maintained at required levels, and in doing so own the responsibilities of: Sets the vision, and strategy More ❯
Reading, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Halian Technology Limited
everything we dofrom infrastructure to application design. Key Responsibilities Design and implement security controls across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Develop and maintain security tooling for threat detection, vulnerabilitymanagement, and incident response Lead threat modelling and risk assessments for critical systems and services Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security best practices into CI/CD … and documentation What Were Looking For Proven experience as a security engineer with a strong background in cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Solid understanding of networking, identity & access management, and encryption technologies Hands-on experience with tools like Terraform, Kubernetes, SIEM platforms, and security scanners Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and modern CI/CD pipelines Strong scripting or More ❯
building out something exciting, with a fantastic long term career path, then this is the role for you! Within this role you will: Lead and evolve the cybersecurity risk management framework, ensuring effective identification, assessment, and remediation of risks. Conduct detailed risk and control assessments across business units, projects, vendors, and IT systems, aligning with standards like ISO … NIST CSF, and CIS Controls. Manage and enhance Third-Party Risk Management, including cybersecurity assessments of external partners and suppliers. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and track cyber risk treatment plans, implement corrective actions, and report on key risk indicators and control effectiveness. Drive continuous improvement of cybersecurity policies and practices, while fostering strong relationships to embed a risk … and PCI. Strong technical and analytical skills, with the ability to assess risks, identify gaps, and propose mitigation strategies across IT systems and third parties. Excellent communication and stakeholder management, including experience presenting risk insights to senior leadership and working across technical and business teams. Proven experience in cybersecurity disciplines, ideally 5-7 years in roles covering risk managementMore ❯
building out something exciting, with a fantastic long term career path, then this is the role for you! Within this role you will: Lead and evolve the cybersecurity risk management framework, ensuring effective identification, assessment, and remediation of risks. Conduct detailed risk and control assessments across business units, projects, vendors, and IT systems, aligning with standards like ISO … NIST CSF, and CIS Controls. Manage and enhance Third-Party Risk Management, including cybersecurity assessments of external partners and suppliers. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and track cyber risk treatment plans, implement corrective actions, and report on key risk indicators and control effectiveness. Drive continuous improvement of cybersecurity policies and practices, while fostering strong relationships to embed a risk … and PCI. Strong technical and analytical skills, with the ability to assess risks, identify gaps, and propose mitigation strategies across IT systems and third parties. Excellent communication and stakeholder management, including experience presenting risk insights to senior leadership and working across technical and business teams. Proven experience in cybersecurity disciplines, ideally 5-7 years in roles covering risk managementMore ❯