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Cyber Security Operations LeadApplylocations: Wilmslow, Cheshire: Belfast: Cardiff: Edinburgh: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 6 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: August 18, 2026 (22 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR780 Cyber Security Operations Lead Full time / Part time.Salary: £44,297 -£49,813 pa, with potential for further progression to £56,082pa with our pay progression scheme. Location: HybridContracted to our Wilmslow, London, Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast office, however, we offer flexible home and office-based working opportunities. There will be times when you will be expected to attend the office to collaborate with colleagues or travel due to business need. Please note, from Autumn 2026 our head office will relocate from Wilmslow to Manchester city centre. Job summary The Information Commissioner's Office is the UK regulator for information rights, and our purpose is to empower you through information. As an employer, we are enthusiastic about making a positive difference to the lives and careers of our people, and we empower you to be curious, collaborative, impactful, and inclusive.We are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Operations Lead with great leadership and technical skills to work in a high profile and dynamic environment. You will play a key role in protecting our network and information systems, which is essential to enable our organisation to successfully achieve its objectives. Job Description As part of a growing Cyber Security team, you will provide subject matter expertise on cyber security risks and opportunities and use your skills and experience to detect and respond to threats and vulnerabilities.Reporting to the Cyber Security Operations Manager, you will work closely with colleagues across our Digital, Data and Technology department, as well as relevant authorities and support partners, to drive and deliver effective cyber security. Key responsibilities: Cyber Security Operations can be fast paced and will require a degree of flexibility, but your key responsibilities will include: Responding to alerts from monitoring/detection systems within defined SLAs Using configured tools and scripts to identify potential cyber security breaches Following procedures to analyse, respond to, and/or escalate cyber security incidents Monitoring security appliance health, performing basic troubleshooting of security devices, and escalating severe problems to engineers Contributing to the development of incident response capabilities, policies, and procedures Maintaining logs of all actions taken Person specification Essential criteria assessed at application stage: Substantial experience in cyber security operations Demonstrable skills and knowledge of security operations and incident management, including configuration, operation, and maintenance of secure systems, detection and response to incidents, and collection and use of threat intelligence Demonstrable skills and knowledge of security management systems and organisational security controls, including standards, best practices, and approaches to risk assessment and mitigation. Working experience of developing and delivering security education and awareness programmes. Essential criteria assessed during interview: Knowledge of security operations and incident management, including configuration, operation, and maintenance of secure systems, detection and response to incidents, and collection and use of threat intelligence. Knowledge of security management systems and organisational security controls, including standards, best practices, and approaches to risk assessment and mitigation. Knowledge of human factors, including usable security, social and behavioural factors impacting security, security culture and awareness, as well as the impact of security controls on user behaviours. Good time management skills, and an ability to remain calm under pressure and manage complex workloads. Effective communication and interpersonal skills with people at all levels, and an ability to influence change at an organisational level. Self-motivated and dynamic with the ability to identify issues and own remediations. Why work for the ICO? Pay progression scheme. Hybrid and flexible working options. 25 days paid holiday per year, plus privilege and public holidays. Flexi leave (up to 26 additional days leave per year). Pension (employer contribution around 28.9%). Online discount scheme to save money at major supermarkets, retailers, gyms, restaurants, insurance providers and many more. Health Cash Plan. Fantastic development opportunities to learn and progress.Further details can be found on the benefits section of our website . Equality, diversity, and inclusion The ICO is committed to promoting and enhancing equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are focused on developing a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and together we are building an inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. We are championing this through our Equality Diversity and Inclusion Board together with a number of staff networks. Read more about our commitment on our website.Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy will be invited to interview as part of the ICO's commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme.As part of the ICO's commitment to our EDI objectives and creating a workplace that represents the communities and societies we serve, we guarantee an interview to candidates who declare they identify as belonging from an ethnic minority background and who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancyIf you are disabled or have an impairment and require an alternative application method, please email the HR team at Security vetting In addition to the standard pre-employment checks all candidates must also obtain National Security Vetting at Security Check (SC) clearance for this vacancy. You will normally need to meet the minimum UK residency period, which for SC is five years prior to your vetting application. Closing Date Please submit your CV and cover letter by 23:59 on Monday 17th August 2026 . Your cover letter should be no more than 1,000 words and should clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for the role. Please note that interviews for this role are scheduled to take place in mid-September 2026. We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us at . In the event of a high volume of applications, we may not be able to invite all candidates who meet the minimum criteria to interview. However, we encourage you stay in touch and apply for future roles that match your interests. All candidates who meet the minimum criteria and apply in-line with our guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ethnic minority applicants will be interviewed.Clearance Required for this role:Security Check (SC)
Cyber Security Operations LeadApplylocations: Wilmslow, Cheshire: Belfast: Cardiff: Edinburgh: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 6 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: August 18, 2026 (22 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR780 Cyber Security Operations Lead Full time / Part time.Salary: £44,297 -£49,813 pa, with potential for further progression to £56,082pa with our pay progression scheme. Location: HybridContracted to our Wilmslow, London, Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast office, however, we offer flexible home and office-based working opportunities. There will be times when you will be expected to attend the office to collaborate with colleagues or travel due to business need. Please note, from Autumn 2026 our head office will relocate from Wilmslow to Manchester city centre. Job summary The Information Commissioner's Office is the UK regulator for information rights, and our purpose is to empower you through information. As an employer, we are enthusiastic about making a positive difference to the lives and careers of our people, and we empower you to be curious, collaborative, impactful, and inclusive.We are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Operations Lead with great leadership and technical skills to work in a high profile and dynamic environment. You will play a key role in protecting our network and information systems, which is essential to enable our organisation to successfully achieve its objectives. Job Description As part of a growing Cyber Security team, you will provide subject matter expertise on cyber security risks and opportunities and use your skills and experience to detect and respond to threats and vulnerabilities.Reporting to the Cyber Security Operations Manager, you will work closely with colleagues across our Digital, Data and Technology department, as well as relevant authorities and support partners, to drive and deliver effective cyber security. Key responsibilities: Cyber Security Operations can be fast paced and will require a degree of flexibility, but your key responsibilities will include: Responding to alerts from monitoring/detection systems within defined SLAs Using configured tools and scripts to identify potential cyber security breaches Following procedures to analyse, respond to, and/or escalate cyber security incidents Monitoring security appliance health, performing basic troubleshooting of security devices, and escalating severe problems to engineers Contributing to the development of incident response capabilities, policies, and procedures Maintaining logs of all actions taken Person specification Essential criteria assessed at application stage: Substantial experience in cyber security operations Demonstrable skills and knowledge of security operations and incident management, including configuration, operation, and maintenance of secure systems, detection and response to incidents, and collection and use of threat intelligence Demonstrable skills and knowledge of security management systems and organisational security controls, including standards, best practices, and approaches to risk assessment and mitigation. Working experience of developing and delivering security education and awareness programmes. Essential criteria assessed during interview: Knowledge of security operations and incident management, including configuration, operation, and maintenance of secure systems, detection and response to incidents, and collection and use of threat intelligence. Knowledge of security management systems and organisational security controls, including standards, best practices, and approaches to risk assessment and mitigation. Knowledge of human factors, including usable security, social and behavioural factors impacting security, security culture and awareness, as well as the impact of security controls on user behaviours. Good time management skills, and an ability to remain calm under pressure and manage complex workloads. Effective communication and interpersonal skills with people at all levels, and an ability to influence change at an organisational level. Self-motivated and dynamic with the ability to identify issues and own remediations. Why work for the ICO? Pay progression scheme. Hybrid and flexible working options. 25 days paid holiday per year, plus privilege and public holidays. Flexi leave (up to 26 additional days leave per year). Pension (employer contribution around 28.9%). Online discount scheme to save money at major supermarkets, retailers, gyms, restaurants, insurance providers and many more. Health Cash Plan. Fantastic development opportunities to learn and progress.Further details can be found on the benefits section of our website . Equality, diversity, and inclusion The ICO is committed to promoting and enhancing equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are focused on developing a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and together we are building an inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. We are championing this through our Equality Diversity and Inclusion Board together with a number of staff networks. Read more about our commitment on our website.Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy will be invited to interview as part of the ICO's commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme.As part of the ICO's commitment to our EDI objectives and creating a workplace that represents the communities and societies we serve, we guarantee an interview to candidates who declare they identify as belonging from an ethnic minority background and who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancyIf you are disabled or have an impairment and require an alternative application method, please email the HR team at Security vetting In addition to the standard pre-employment checks all candidates must also obtain National Security Vetting at Security Check (SC) clearance for this vacancy. You will normally need to meet the minimum UK residency period, which for SC is five years prior to your vetting application. Closing Date Please submit your CV and cover letter by 23:59 on Monday 17th August 2026 . Your cover letter should be no more than 1,000 words and should clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for the role. Please note that interviews for this role are scheduled to take place in mid-September 2026. We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us at . In the event of a high volume of applications, we may not be able to invite all candidates who meet the minimum criteria to interview. However, we encourage you stay in touch and apply for future roles that match your interests. All candidates who meet the minimum criteria and apply in-line with our guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ethnic minority applicants will be interviewed.Clearance Required for this role:Security Check (SC)
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Lead Solution ArchitectApplylocations: Wilmslow, Cheshire: Belfast: Cardiff: Edinburgh: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: August 17, 2026 (21 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR784 Lead Solutions Architect Full time/Part TimeSalary: £57,815 - £65,021 pa, with potential for further progression to £73,211 pa with our pay progression scheme. Location: HybridContracted to our Wilmslow, London, Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast office, we will be relocating to Manchester city centre from 28 September 2026. Once the move takes place your contracted head office will be Circle Square, Manchester. Through hybrid working we offer flexible home and office-based working opportunities and there will be times when you will be expected to attend the office to collaborate with colleagues or travel due to business need. Why work for the ICO? Pay progression scheme. Hybrid and flexible working options. 25 days paid holiday per year, plus privilege and public holidays. Flexi leave (up to 24 additional days leave per year). Pension (employer contribution around 28.9%). Online discount scheme to save money at major supermarkets, retailers, gyms, restaurants, insurance providers and many more. Health Cash Plan. Fantastic development opportunities to learn and progress.Further details can be found on the benefits section of our website . About us The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is the independent regulator of information rights. In a data-driven world, we provide advice, guidance, and support to organisations enabling compliance with their obligations, as well as protecting individuals and their personal data.As an employer, we are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives and careers of our people, and we empower you to be curious, impactful, collaborative and respectful. Job Summary This role will lead the design and implementation of comprehensive solution designs that align with the organisation's strategic objectives and Enterprise Architecture principles.The role will help the Director of Architecture to ensure the quality of solution designs and deployments across the organisation, ensuring the performance, security and scalability of those designs. Job Description The role will provide technical guidance and direction throughout the solution development lifecycle, including requirements validation technology evaluation, design and benefits realisation trackingThe successful candidate will collaborate and consult with a wide variety of stakeholders to ensure solution design decisions are aligned with Enterprise Architecture strategyThey will also help the Director of Architecture create an Enterprise Architecture roadmap to assist in future planning of the solution needs of the ICO as well as help the Director of Architecture to ensure consistency of solution designs across the ICO and facilitate the identification and integration of new technologies to create resilient and flexible solution designs that supports current business objectives and future growth.The role will carry out horizon scanning across the industry and wider technological landscape, identifying innovative tools and trends that could enhance the capabilities of the ICO Key Responsibilities Developing and delivering the ICO's Solution Architecture vision, strategy and roadmaps Lead the design of scalable and efficient solutions that meet business needs, justifying and communicating design decisions Collaborate closely with stakeholders and product managers to gather and analyse requirements for new solutions Create a library of architecture and solution building blocks to direct and guide effective and robust solution design Creating and managing the solution design and development of services of various sizes, including how they interact with their surroundings and how they evolve over time Supporting technical specialists in multiple projects and services on problems that require broad architectural thinking Defining how we build user-centered systems in an agile environment to serve a variety of citizen and business needs To challenge existing practices, looking for deeper problems to solve and larger opportunities for digital transformation Communicating the architecture vision to technical and non-technical stakeholders and to work in multi-disciplinary teams Playing an active role in the ICO Architecture community and related communities of practice where you will share your knowledge of best practice, tools and techniques Helping to build a diverse, inclusive culture across the architecture community, growing awareness, inclusivity and balance Working with other architects, colleagues and peers to define standards and guidance around best practice Engaging and networking with people across the ICO up to Director level to understand their needs and ensure they are aligned with the Enterprise Architecture vision To lead the implementation of cloud-based solutions using Azure services such as virtual machines, storage, networking, and security To participate in the development of best practices and standards for Azure solution development and implementation. To be an evangelist for Azure solution architectures and best practices Essential criteria assessed at application stage Substantial experience relevant to the role requirements, as described in the role responsibilities and person specification, and accumulated through any combination of academic or vocational qualifications or experience. Experience of working with cloud-first architectures and how to design solutions that take advantage of the opportunities they offer. Experience of working with technical teams and delivering user-centered services in an agile environment. Experience of working with stakeholders of all levels to make decisions on technology choices, using the most appropriate languages, frameworks and tools to meet user and business needs. Experience of working with Enterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman) Proven ability to design and document end-to-end solutions, including consideration of data and infrastructure components. Knowledge of a wide range of technologies including cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure), microservices, APIs and enterprise software. Essential criteria assessed at interview stage Excellent analytical skills to diagnose issues, evaluate risk and develop viable solutions Knowledge of a wide range of technologies including cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure), microservices, APIs and enterprise software. Proficiency in creating solution architecture design diagrams, roadmaps and associated artefacts. Ability to deal with complexity and ambiguity, creative problem solving and developing innovative solutions. Excellent communication skills for educating employees on solution architecture. Able to communicate complex insights and principles simply and with impact, particularly across technical and non-technical audiences. Competent at negotiating and persuading where necessary, whilst applying a highly ethical approach. Commercial acumen, understanding how solution architecture links to business value creation Equality, diversity and inclusion The ICO is committed to promoting and enhancing equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are focused on developing a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and together we are building an inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. We are championing this through our Equality Diversity and Inclusion Board together with a number of staff networks. Read more about our commitment on our website.Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy will be invited to interview as part of the ICO's commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme.As part of the ICO's commitment to our EDI objectives and creating a workplace that represents the communities and societies we serve, we guarantee an interview to candidates who declare they identify as belonging from an ethnic minority background and who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy If you are disabled or have an impairment and require an alternative application method, please email the HR team at Closing Date Please submit your CV by 23:59, Sunday 16th August 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date should we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us at the event of a high volume of applications, we may not be able to invite all candidates who meet the minimum criteria to interview. However, we encourage you stay in touch and apply for future roles that match your interests.All candidates who meet the minimum criteria and apply in-line with our guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ethnic minority applicants will be interviewed.Clearance Required for this role:Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)
Lead Solution ArchitectApplylocations: Wilmslow, Cheshire: Belfast: Cardiff: Edinburgh: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: August 17, 2026 (21 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR784 Lead Solutions Architect Full time/Part TimeSalary: £57,815 - £65,021 pa, with potential for further progression to £73,211 pa with our pay progression scheme. Location: HybridContracted to our Wilmslow, London, Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast office, we will be relocating to Manchester city centre from 28 September 2026. Once the move takes place your contracted head office will be Circle Square, Manchester. Through hybrid working we offer flexible home and office-based working opportunities and there will be times when you will be expected to attend the office to collaborate with colleagues or travel due to business need. Why work for the ICO? Pay progression scheme. Hybrid and flexible working options. 25 days paid holiday per year, plus privilege and public holidays. Flexi leave (up to 24 additional days leave per year). Pension (employer contribution around 28.9%). Online discount scheme to save money at major supermarkets, retailers, gyms, restaurants, insurance providers and many more. Health Cash Plan. Fantastic development opportunities to learn and progress.Further details can be found on the benefits section of our website . About us The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is the independent regulator of information rights. In a data-driven world, we provide advice, guidance, and support to organisations enabling compliance with their obligations, as well as protecting individuals and their personal data.As an employer, we are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives and careers of our people, and we empower you to be curious, impactful, collaborative and respectful. Job Summary This role will lead the design and implementation of comprehensive solution designs that align with the organisation's strategic objectives and Enterprise Architecture principles.The role will help the Director of Architecture to ensure the quality of solution designs and deployments across the organisation, ensuring the performance, security and scalability of those designs. Job Description The role will provide technical guidance and direction throughout the solution development lifecycle, including requirements validation technology evaluation, design and benefits realisation trackingThe successful candidate will collaborate and consult with a wide variety of stakeholders to ensure solution design decisions are aligned with Enterprise Architecture strategyThey will also help the Director of Architecture create an Enterprise Architecture roadmap to assist in future planning of the solution needs of the ICO as well as help the Director of Architecture to ensure consistency of solution designs across the ICO and facilitate the identification and integration of new technologies to create resilient and flexible solution designs that supports current business objectives and future growth.The role will carry out horizon scanning across the industry and wider technological landscape, identifying innovative tools and trends that could enhance the capabilities of the ICO Key Responsibilities Developing and delivering the ICO's Solution Architecture vision, strategy and roadmaps Lead the design of scalable and efficient solutions that meet business needs, justifying and communicating design decisions Collaborate closely with stakeholders and product managers to gather and analyse requirements for new solutions Create a library of architecture and solution building blocks to direct and guide effective and robust solution design Creating and managing the solution design and development of services of various sizes, including how they interact with their surroundings and how they evolve over time Supporting technical specialists in multiple projects and services on problems that require broad architectural thinking Defining how we build user-centered systems in an agile environment to serve a variety of citizen and business needs To challenge existing practices, looking for deeper problems to solve and larger opportunities for digital transformation Communicating the architecture vision to technical and non-technical stakeholders and to work in multi-disciplinary teams Playing an active role in the ICO Architecture community and related communities of practice where you will share your knowledge of best practice, tools and techniques Helping to build a diverse, inclusive culture across the architecture community, growing awareness, inclusivity and balance Working with other architects, colleagues and peers to define standards and guidance around best practice Engaging and networking with people across the ICO up to Director level to understand their needs and ensure they are aligned with the Enterprise Architecture vision To lead the implementation of cloud-based solutions using Azure services such as virtual machines, storage, networking, and security To participate in the development of best practices and standards for Azure solution development and implementation. To be an evangelist for Azure solution architectures and best practices Essential criteria assessed at application stage Substantial experience relevant to the role requirements, as described in the role responsibilities and person specification, and accumulated through any combination of academic or vocational qualifications or experience. Experience of working with cloud-first architectures and how to design solutions that take advantage of the opportunities they offer. Experience of working with technical teams and delivering user-centered services in an agile environment. Experience of working with stakeholders of all levels to make decisions on technology choices, using the most appropriate languages, frameworks and tools to meet user and business needs. Experience of working with Enterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman) Proven ability to design and document end-to-end solutions, including consideration of data and infrastructure components. Knowledge of a wide range of technologies including cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure), microservices, APIs and enterprise software. Essential criteria assessed at interview stage Excellent analytical skills to diagnose issues, evaluate risk and develop viable solutions Knowledge of a wide range of technologies including cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure), microservices, APIs and enterprise software. Proficiency in creating solution architecture design diagrams, roadmaps and associated artefacts. Ability to deal with complexity and ambiguity, creative problem solving and developing innovative solutions. Excellent communication skills for educating employees on solution architecture. Able to communicate complex insights and principles simply and with impact, particularly across technical and non-technical audiences. Competent at negotiating and persuading where necessary, whilst applying a highly ethical approach. Commercial acumen, understanding how solution architecture links to business value creation Equality, diversity and inclusion The ICO is committed to promoting and enhancing equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are focused on developing a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and together we are building an inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. We are championing this through our Equality Diversity and Inclusion Board together with a number of staff networks. Read more about our commitment on our website.Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy will be invited to interview as part of the ICO's commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme.As part of the ICO's commitment to our EDI objectives and creating a workplace that represents the communities and societies we serve, we guarantee an interview to candidates who declare they identify as belonging from an ethnic minority background and who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy If you are disabled or have an impairment and require an alternative application method, please email the HR team at Closing Date Please submit your CV by 23:59, Sunday 16th August 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date should we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us at the event of a high volume of applications, we may not be able to invite all candidates who meet the minimum criteria to interview. However, we encourage you stay in touch and apply for future roles that match your interests.All candidates who meet the minimum criteria and apply in-line with our guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ethnic minority applicants will be interviewed.Clearance Required for this role:Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)