Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ, the UK equivalent of the US’s National Security Agency, or NSA), has just advertised for a chief information security officer. The role, which the ad describes as “one of the most influential cyber security leadership roles in the UK,” offers a maximum salary of £130,000 (about $175,000) — and none of the stock options or other inducements common in industry.
Successful candidates will have “expertise in securing cloud environments and emerging technologies within digital transformation programmes, alongside a strong understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR and GovS 007. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CCISO are highly desirable,” the ad said.
The job ad stresses the importance of the role. “As CISO, you will work with colleagues to set and implement the organisation’s cyber and information security strategy, striking the right balance between capability, acceptable risk and technological progress. You will integrate security governance into a complex set of cross-agency organisational decision-making forums ensuring that information risks are managed effectively.”
