Chief Technology Officer (Manager, Cyber, Security, Infrastructure) -
- Recruiter
- Department for International Development
- Location
- North Lanarkshire
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 05 Jul 2017
- Closes
- 25 Jul 2017
- Sectors
- Facilities Management
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Chief Technology Officer (Manager, Cyber, Security, Infrastructure) - CTO
Salary: GBP61,381
Location: East Kilbride
Who are The Department for International Development?
The Department for International Development (DFID) leads the UK's fight against global poverty, delivering aid to those in need all over the world.
Since 1997, our passionate team have helped more than 250 million people lift themselves from poverty and 40 million more children to attend primary school. But there is still much to do???
We work with national and international partners from two UK headquarters in London and Glasgow (East Kilbride) and a network of offices around the world.
Wherever they're based, all DFID are united by a single goal: to tackle poverty and improve the lives of people in developing countries.
We offer a diverse range of challenging roles, and each provides an exciting career path and the chance to work at the heart of international development both in the UK and overseas.
About the Chief Technology Officer (Manager, Cyber, Security, Infrastructure) Role
Do you want to change people's lives? To know, when you go to work each day that you are making a difference?
Then read on to see how???.
Our technology team plays a critical role in helping us change the lives of people across the world. DFID operates in a global context, including in some of the most fragile and conflict affected states, and technology underpins everything we do. DFID works closely with government and international partners to achieve the aims of the UK Aid Strategy and the Government Transformation Strategy.
Why we need you
This is an exciting time of transition for DFID - we are moving to a new global network infrastructure, we are increasingly using Cloud services (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS), we are planning a refresh of devices and office productivity tools, and we are gathering more data on our programmes than ever before. Cybersecurity is vital to our safe operation in difficult environments.
As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) you will lead our technology transformation through this period, ensuring that we are making the correct strategic choices to support DFID's core mission. You will lead on the assessment of new and emerging infrastructure and communications technologies to determine where and how they will add value to DFID. This includes identifying and finding solutions for problems with existing technology so that best value is achieved from IT solutions already in place.
As well as advising the Chief Information Officer on technology, the role includes sharing knowledge, expertise, and experience with other senior technology representatives from across government.
The key functions of the Chief Technology Officer (Manager, Cyber, Security, Infrastructure) role are the following:
Technology leadership
•Provide technical leadership and consultancy to internal teams, ensuring infrastructure is fit for purpose and cost-effective.
•Accountable for implementing the infrastructure elements of DFID's Data, Information and Technology Strategies;
•Identify and exploit opportunities to converege and share infrastructure with One Government Overseas (1HMG) partners;
•Deliver an infrastucture that enables DFID staff to be highly mobile in where they work, while retaining full access to communications, business and producity services;
•Build, maintain and publish a technology blueprint, looking ahead for future opportunities or blockers. Track emerging technologies and integrate new technologies into the blueprint, as appropriate.
•Articulate and agree an investment roadmap to renew core equipment and reduce operating costs of retained on-premise infrastructure
•Delivery of a reliant infrastructure which has 'defence in depth' for cyber security with significant automation of detection, alerting and remediation
•Maintain suitable technology governance in line with the Technology Code of Practice. Represent the technology team on project boards delivering technology transformation.
Building capability
•Manage and develop staff in the Digital, Data and Technology profession, with particular attention on staff in technical infrastructure roles.
•Mentor architects and engineers, building capability and setting standards.
Strategy and engagement
•Act as a member of the Business Solutions Department Senior Management Team.
•Take shared responsibility for the Technology Strategy.
•Engage with key users and senior stakeholders in DFID to better understand user needs and how those can be supported by technology.
•Maintain strong relationships with technology suppliers, understanding product and service evolution and how this could be used by DFID.
How To Apply for the role of Chief Technology Officer (Manager, Cyber, Security, Infrastructure)
Please complete the application, including:
Your CV: Detailing your skills, employment history and qualification details.
Personal Statement: Detailing your reasons for wanting the job, how your experience will make you effective in this role and any transferrable skills you have, no more than 800 words
Reserve List
If we receive applications from more suitable candidates than we have vacancies at this time, we may hold suitable applicants on a reserve list for 12 months. Any future vacancies arising during this time i.e. 12 months requiring the same skills and experience could be offered to candidates on the reserve list without a new competition.
Benefits
•Pensions
•Civil Service pension schemes may be available for successful candidates.
At DFID we can offer an excellent benefits package which comprises of the following:
• Competitive Salary
• Civil Service Pension
• Flexible working
• Annual Leave - 25 days, increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service (this differs in London and depending on grade)
• Public Holidays (these days are fixed) - 10 days
• Voluntary Benefits
• Salary sacrifice schemes including: Childcare Vouchers, Payroll giving and the Cycle to work Scheme
• On site gym, and catering facilities, close to public transport links
• Family friendly policies
• Training and further development opportunities
• GBP3000 Market allowance
To apply for the role of Chief Technology Officer (Manager, Cyber, Security, Infrastructure), please click 'apply now'.
Salary: GBP61,381
Location: East Kilbride
Who are The Department for International Development?
The Department for International Development (DFID) leads the UK's fight against global poverty, delivering aid to those in need all over the world.
Since 1997, our passionate team have helped more than 250 million people lift themselves from poverty and 40 million more children to attend primary school. But there is still much to do???
We work with national and international partners from two UK headquarters in London and Glasgow (East Kilbride) and a network of offices around the world.
Wherever they're based, all DFID are united by a single goal: to tackle poverty and improve the lives of people in developing countries.
We offer a diverse range of challenging roles, and each provides an exciting career path and the chance to work at the heart of international development both in the UK and overseas.
About the Chief Technology Officer (Manager, Cyber, Security, Infrastructure) Role
Do you want to change people's lives? To know, when you go to work each day that you are making a difference?
Then read on to see how???.
Our technology team plays a critical role in helping us change the lives of people across the world. DFID operates in a global context, including in some of the most fragile and conflict affected states, and technology underpins everything we do. DFID works closely with government and international partners to achieve the aims of the UK Aid Strategy and the Government Transformation Strategy.
Why we need you
This is an exciting time of transition for DFID - we are moving to a new global network infrastructure, we are increasingly using Cloud services (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS), we are planning a refresh of devices and office productivity tools, and we are gathering more data on our programmes than ever before. Cybersecurity is vital to our safe operation in difficult environments.
As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) you will lead our technology transformation through this period, ensuring that we are making the correct strategic choices to support DFID's core mission. You will lead on the assessment of new and emerging infrastructure and communications technologies to determine where and how they will add value to DFID. This includes identifying and finding solutions for problems with existing technology so that best value is achieved from IT solutions already in place.
As well as advising the Chief Information Officer on technology, the role includes sharing knowledge, expertise, and experience with other senior technology representatives from across government.
The key functions of the Chief Technology Officer (Manager, Cyber, Security, Infrastructure) role are the following:
Technology leadership
•Provide technical leadership and consultancy to internal teams, ensuring infrastructure is fit for purpose and cost-effective.
•Accountable for implementing the infrastructure elements of DFID's Data, Information and Technology Strategies;
•Identify and exploit opportunities to converege and share infrastructure with One Government Overseas (1HMG) partners;
•Deliver an infrastucture that enables DFID staff to be highly mobile in where they work, while retaining full access to communications, business and producity services;
•Build, maintain and publish a technology blueprint, looking ahead for future opportunities or blockers. Track emerging technologies and integrate new technologies into the blueprint, as appropriate.
•Articulate and agree an investment roadmap to renew core equipment and reduce operating costs of retained on-premise infrastructure
•Delivery of a reliant infrastructure which has 'defence in depth' for cyber security with significant automation of detection, alerting and remediation
•Maintain suitable technology governance in line with the Technology Code of Practice. Represent the technology team on project boards delivering technology transformation.
Building capability
•Manage and develop staff in the Digital, Data and Technology profession, with particular attention on staff in technical infrastructure roles.
•Mentor architects and engineers, building capability and setting standards.
Strategy and engagement
•Act as a member of the Business Solutions Department Senior Management Team.
•Take shared responsibility for the Technology Strategy.
•Engage with key users and senior stakeholders in DFID to better understand user needs and how those can be supported by technology.
•Maintain strong relationships with technology suppliers, understanding product and service evolution and how this could be used by DFID.
How To Apply for the role of Chief Technology Officer (Manager, Cyber, Security, Infrastructure)
Please complete the application, including:
Your CV: Detailing your skills, employment history and qualification details.
Personal Statement: Detailing your reasons for wanting the job, how your experience will make you effective in this role and any transferrable skills you have, no more than 800 words
Reserve List
If we receive applications from more suitable candidates than we have vacancies at this time, we may hold suitable applicants on a reserve list for 12 months. Any future vacancies arising during this time i.e. 12 months requiring the same skills and experience could be offered to candidates on the reserve list without a new competition.
Benefits
•Pensions
•Civil Service pension schemes may be available for successful candidates.
At DFID we can offer an excellent benefits package which comprises of the following:
• Competitive Salary
• Civil Service Pension
• Flexible working
• Annual Leave - 25 days, increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service (this differs in London and depending on grade)
• Public Holidays (these days are fixed) - 10 days
• Voluntary Benefits
• Salary sacrifice schemes including: Childcare Vouchers, Payroll giving and the Cycle to work Scheme
• On site gym, and catering facilities, close to public transport links
• Family friendly policies
• Training and further development opportunities
• GBP3000 Market allowance
To apply for the role of Chief Technology Officer (Manager, Cyber, Security, Infrastructure), please click 'apply now'.