Data Protection and Cyber Security Consultant

Job Description

Title: Data Protection and Cyber Security Consultant
Salary: London ranging from £56,400 - £80,000 and National ranging from £52,200 - £70,000
Location London/Leeds/Edinburgh
Role Type: Perm

Are you interested in joining a team where you can act as a cyber security and data protection subject matter expert providing advice, guidance, and policy interpretation?

About the FCA
The FCA regulates the conduct of nearly 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. We do this to make sure markets work well for individuals, businesses and the economy as a whole

The team/department
The Security Expertise and Advisory (SE&A) team, based within the Cyber & Information Resilience (C&IR) Department of the COO's Office, is a cross-functional team responsible for advising the business on cyber security and data protection matters. The SE&A team plays a key role in supporting business and IT change programmes across the organisation.

What will you be doing (the role)
* Advise on C&IR's policies and standards to ensure cyber security and data protection are Embedded throughout the life cycle of all processing within the FCA, and that the policies remain effective and update and provide pragmatic, quality, and timely ad-hoc advice to all areas of the organisation to ensure all new regulatory initiatives comply with the DPA and GDPR, as well as all C&IR's policies
* This includes advising on new technology and cloud-based products to ensure these developing areas remain secure and in compliance with our policies and standards
* Help to define and embed a Privacy by Design and Security by Default culture to ensure correct processing and security is in place from the start of any new processing in the form of DPIA assessment and provide expert technical advice to reduce the risk of a cyber incident or data breach happening at the FCA, as well as assisting with cyber incidents
* Lead on DPIA processes by working closely with teams across the organisation to provide expert technical advice and guidance
* Ensure personal data processing activities undertaken by these teams are proportionate and that any associated cyber or data protection risks are being effectively identified, managed and mitigated
Review and advice on contracts, data sharing agreements and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) from a security and data protection input

Minimum
We are a signatory to the Government's Disability Confident scheme. This means that we will offer an interview to disabled candidates entering under the scheme, should they meet the minimum criteria for a role.
* Proven experience in cyber security and practical working experience of compliance with Data Protection legislation such as DPA, UK GDPR and ePrivacy Directive/PECR
* Ability to interpret data protection and privacy legislation and apply it in practice, including the requirements of the GDPR Security Principle (appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect data)
* Proven stakeholder management experience and ability to proactively develop effective relationships with colleagues at all levels


Essential
* The ability to translate cyber security risks and mitigations into business impact in a way that can be understood by non-technical colleagues
* Proven organisational ability; can demonstrate capability to manage a variety of competing tasks and issues, prioritising appropriately and escalating where necessary
* The ability to absorb considerable amounts of information, spotting patterns and themes, and make sound and reasoned judgments based on the information.
* Capacity to identify potential difficulties at an early stage, understanding when to consult or escalate, including for legal advice or senior awareness
* Demonstrate subject matter expertise in cyber security and generate credibility and capability to influence staff across the FCA
* Very strong communication skills with the ability to deal confidently and effectively with a wide range of staff and external partners
* Ability to constructively challenge staff where appropriate and a flexible and proactive approach, with the ability to cope with periods of high pressure in an area with multiple tasks and changing priorities

If you are seeking your next challenge and possess the required experience and skills, please forward your CV to me.

We are committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require accommodations because of disability or health condition, please email. This position is being sourced through our Outsourcing service line.