Director of Cyber Security

The University of Surrey is seeking Director of Cyber Security to join the CIO Executive team and oversee  the protection of university data, IT systems, and digital assets.

The role defines appropriate policies and standards, oversees information security strategy and improvement initiatives and ensures the university remains a resilient organisation, resistant to cyber-attack and hostile activity.

We value, empower and support every member of staff to get the best out of your unique talents, so you’ll be rewarded with a generous salary, 32 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays, excellent pension contribution and a unique and vibrant working environment.  

Role & Responsibilities:  

The Director is responsible for risk management, regulatory compliance, and leading incident response efforts in the event of security breaches, including incident investigations. Additionally, you’ll work closely with other University senior managers to align security initiatives with business goals, promote a culture of security awareness, and manage resources to effectively safeguard the organisation’s information infrastructure.

Key responsibilities include:

• Accountability for the University's cyber security strategy, direction and vision and ensuring alignment with the organisation’s objectives and risk appetite.
• Implement and drive policy changes to promote business resilience and security of operations.
• Work with technical teams to ensure cyber security services delivered internally conform to our security policies, principles, and standards, and mitigates risks and vulnerabilities.
• Establish and maintain a security programme working with the IT Services PMO following a secure by design approach to ensure information assets, associated processes, technology, applications and systems are adequately protected within the ecosystem the University operates.
• Provide leadership and direction to ensure threats to students, staff and suppliers are addressed effectively and expeditiously. Ensure appropriate response to security incidents and drive continuous improvements by learning from them.

The IT team at Surrey are plugged in to the whole University, and our digital transformation work underpins the University’s strategy. IT is growing our digital transformation capability, improving student experience, and helping increase our research impact.  

It’s a vibrant and exciting time to join a great and well-respected team at the heart of the University’s strategic plans. 

What’s in it for you? 

We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive.  

Our campus is a beautiful, leafy environment with carefully designed gardens, vibrant green playing fields, and a picturesque lake. With the buzz of student life and superb working facilities, the University is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research in an inspiring, innovative and diverse environment. 

Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer: 

• Competitive Salary 
• Market leading Pension
• 25 Days annual leave + 7 University Days + Bank Holidays 
• Travel & Family benefits including subsidised rail fare, cycle to work scheme and on-site childcare 
• Access to world-class leisure facilities at discounted rates   

For more information or to be considered for the role, please apply via the University of Surrey Website.  

The University is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities. 

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