Product Manager (Cyber Security/Gov)
Posted 1 day ago by Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited
£500 Per day
Inside
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Product Manager (Cyber Security/Gov) involves overseeing the quality and value of cyber security products or features, working within a multi-disciplinary team to protect government infrastructure and data. The position requires the development of an outcome-based roadmap to prioritize work streams and value outcomes for stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have experience in product management within the cyber security domain, particularly in a government context. The role is remote and classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the quality and value of cyber security products or features.
- Identify user needs and implement technical tactics to protect government infrastructure and data.
- Develop an outcome-based roadmap for Cyber Security and Information Division priorities.
- Ensure governance and risk assessments are conducted regularly.
- Implement basic security measures and controls.
- Establish an incident response plan for breaches or cyber-attacks.
- Control access to sensitive information and ensure data protection.
- Keep software and devices updated with the latest security patches.
- Provide annual cyber security awareness training for staff and students.
- Ensure critical data is backed up securely.
Key Skills:
- Experience as a Product Manager with a focus on Cyber Security.
- Strong background in government product management.
Salary (Rate): £500 daily
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Daily rate: £500 inside IR35
Duration: Initially until 31st March
Start date: ideally immediate or 1 week notice
Location: remote - UK base only
The role
You will be responsible for the quality and value of one or more cyber security products or features. Working with a multi-disciplinary team, you will identify user needs and implement technical tactics to protect government infrastructure and data.
Develop an outcome-based roadmap that clearly shows Cyber Security and Information Division priority work streams and value outcomes for internal audiences and external stakeholders.
Key areas covered by the guidance include:
Governance and Risk Assessment: Schools need to have leaders in place to oversee cyber security and conduct regular risk assessments.
Security Controls: Implementation of basic security measures such as properly configured Firewalls, anti-malware software, and strong access controls.
Incident Management: Schools must have an incident response plan to minimise damage from a breach or cyber-attack.
Data Protection: Strict rules must be in place to control who can access sensitive staff and student information.
Patching and Updates: All software and devices must be kept up to date with the latest security patches.
Training: Staff and students should receive annual cyber security awareness training, often using free resources provided by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).
Data Backups: Critical data must be backed up securely, with at least one copy stored off-site.
Key skill:
Ideally a Product Manager with Cyber experience and strong Government product management experience