The new director will be responsible for building a team of cyber professionals and managing cyber strategy and engagement. Credit: Thinkstock The UK Cabinet Office is recruiting a new director of cybersecurity to support the government in delivering its National Cyber Strategy. In the newly created functional leadership position, the director of cybersecurity will play a critical role in how the UK defends itself from current threats and how it develops resilience in the coming years, according to a LinkedIn job posting. The full-time position is open to applications and offers a competitive salary of between £150,000 and £160,000 per year.UK government seeks best-in-class protection and resilienceThe UK government’s approach to cybersecurity is changing to ensure it provides best-in-class protection and resilience in an ever-evolving threat environment, the posting stated. “As an increasingly critical function within the Cabinet Office, The Government Security Group (GSG) aims to improve and transform the security profession, standards, and practices across government. We are tasked with the oversight, coordination, and delivery of protective security within government organisations and set the strategy and standards for government security.” As such, a new director of cybersecurity is required to guide the profession across the country, it continued.New cybersecurity director to lead threat mitigation, penetration testing, cyber strategyThe successful applicant will demonstrate significant experience in a relevant cyber related career and will be responsible for building a motivated and skilled team of cyber professionals to deliver across a range of disciplines, the Cabinet Office said. These include threat mitigation, penetration testing, assurance, policy, cyber strategy, engagement, and programme management.The individual will also be required to interpret the new Government Cyber Strategy and apply a portfolio mindset to delivering its objectives whilst demonstrate credibility when engaging with Ministers at the highest level on complex and critical cyber matters. Further responsibilities include understanding departmental risks and priorities, working to establish the funding and capability to deliver relevant mitigation measures, exhibiting thought leadership and influence across the cyber profession and Government (including public speaking), supporting the development of national cyber policy in line with NCSC and CPNI guidance to the wider public sector, and operating as part of and contributing to a wider national and international system of security professionals. “This is a critical role which offers a passionate candidate the opportunity to focus on the protection of critical national infrastructure and UK PLC,” the job posting read. “Your work and legacy will affect millions of people and raise your profile across government to the highest levels as a director level expert in cybersecurity.” Related content news ShadowSyndicate Cybercrime gang has used 7 ransomware families over the past year Researchers from Group-IB believe it's likely the group is an independent affiliate working for multiple ransomware-as-a-service operations By Lucian Constantin Oct 02, 2023 4 mins Hacker Groups Ransomware Cybercrime feature 10 things you should know about navigating the dark web A lot can be found in the shadows of the internet from sensitive stolen data to attack tools for sale, the dark web is a trove of risks for enterprises. Here are a few things to know and navigate safely. By Rosalyn Page Oct 02, 2023 13 mins Cybercrime Cybercrime Security news UK government plans 2,500 new tech recruits by 2025 with focus on cybersecurity New apprenticeships and talent programmes will support recruitment for in-demand roles such as cybersecurity technologists and software developers By Michael Hill Sep 29, 2023 4 mins Education Industry Government Security Practices news UK data regulator orders end to spreadsheet FOI requests after serious data breaches The Information Commissioner’s Office says alternative approaches should be used to publish freedom of information data to mitigate risks to personal information By Michael Hill Sep 29, 2023 3 mins Government Cybercrime Data and Information Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe