Defence Digital Data Loss Prevention Team Manager

The Cyber Defence & Risk (CyDR) team plays an integral role in protecting the UK against external and internal cyber security threats to ensure that our Armed Forces have the strong cyber defences they need. We are responsible for enabling Defence operations and capabilities, providing specialist cyber security services across UK Defence (including industry) and working our international allies. About us: Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line. We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cybersecurity at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe. Defence Digital forms part of Strategic Command which manages the MOD’s joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy. Passionate about using your skills to make a critical difference? Your next career move could be here. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description The Cyber Defence and Risk (CyDR) Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Team Manager is a new role, within the recently established Threat & Information Security Team and will operate the M365 optimised and enhanced security tools, that have been enabled to address fundamental security gaps and issues across Defence. In this role, you’ll drive the team to continue to develop the tools that have been initiated, to increase Defence’s cyber resilience. Responsibilities Manage, report and optimise team delivery/performance by: Managing the backlog / pipeline of new rules, ensuring the operational and service desk impact remains within manageable limits. Ensuring DLP delivery meets the changing threat landscape and alignment against changing business requirements. Maintaining the support wrap (a group of services) for the DLP service; optimisation of the capability and alignment with policy. Documentation update approval and publishing, reporting metrics for senior management. Alignment with the Service Owner of the M365 package and maintenance of the support wrap. Manage basic accounts and writing budget request business cases, when required. Team Management: Line-manage a team, co-ordinate the day-to-day activity, ensuring the team meets and delivers objectives; manage recruitment activities and employee continuous professional development. Represent the team at relevant internal and external meetings. Meetings and relationships: Prepare responses to Subject Access Requests (SARs), Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, Ministerial Questions (MQs), Parliamentary Questions (PQs) etc. in relation to information security incidents. Build and maintain relationships with relevant organisations across Government. Person specification This role may be suitable for someone with previous experience in data analysis, Microsoft Cloud Computing platforms including Azure, IT service management, information management, risk management and/or governance and data protection. Previous experience or technical knowledge can help but we’re looking for the core skills and the motivation and ability to learn, so we can support your continuous development in the role. We’ll provide opportunities to maintain or gain industry qualifications, certifications or memberships where required. Ideally, you’ll also have the following skills: Experience in leading, supporting, coaching and mentoring colleagues. Acute attention to detail. Great organisation, timekeeping and prioritisation skills. Able to keep calm under pressure and use your initiative and analytical skills. Personable, task focused and able to build relationships with the core team and wider colleagues. A passion for security and technology and identifying and solving problems. Motivation, commitment and the desire to continue to learn and develop. Ability to work in a fast pace, demanding environment. A degree in IT, Cyber Security or a related subject or equivalent experience may be beneficial. Additional details: This position can be based at either MOD Main Building, Whitehall, London SW1A 2HB or MOD Corsham, Westwells Road, Corsham, Wiltshire SN13 9NR. Work location will be agreed once the successful candidate has been selected. There may be a requirement to travel within the UK (or potentially occasional overseas visits) for meetings, training or operational reasons. This post is eligible for a Digital Skills Allowance of up to £11,400 per annum. Eligibility for this allowance will be assessed at interview against 4 core technical skills only and reviewed annually in line with MOD policy. If not already held, successful candidates will be required to obtain DV clearance prior to taking up employment. This position is open to sole UK nationals only. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Making Effective Decisions Managing a Quality Service Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Information risk assessment and risk management Applied security capability Protective security Threat understanding Benefits Alongside your salary of £44,590, Ministry of Defence contributes £12,917 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Our benefits include: Learning and development tailored to your role with a dedicated minimum of 5 days per year. 25 days paid annual leave rising (by 1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of five years’ service. Ability to roll up to 10 days annual leave per year. In addition to eight public holidays per year, you will also receive leave for HM The King’s birthday. A Civil Service pension. Parental and Adoption Leave. Discounts on a range of services within and external to the civil service – Defence Discount Service, Civil Service societies for Sports and Leisure, Healthcare, Insurance, Motoring, Company discounts with Virgin, Vodafone, and Microsoft Office. In year rewards and ‘thank you’ schemes such as vouchers and gift cards. A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity. Equality and Diversity Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Defence Digital. It’s vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our audience and the wider society in the UK, so we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. We also recognise the importance of a good work life balance, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including part-time and job shares for all our roles. Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process if this is something you want to explore. The post does not offer relocation expenses. External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period. Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed. The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: From £44,590.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Work from home Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wiltshire SN13 9NR Reference ID: 386333

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