Jobs in Newcastle

PhD Studentship - Computer Science: Empirical Security Assessment of AI Decision Engines in Cyber-Physical Systems

This PhD project focuses on developing a rigorous empirical framework to assess the security robustness, failure modes, and operational risks of AI decision engines in cyber-physical systems. The research will address critical gaps in the security of AI-driven systems in safety-critical environments, providing empirical evidence to support informed deployment decisions.

Newcastle University Newcastle upon Tyne, Northern England, United Kingdom £21 pa

Contract

Principal Cyber Security Risk Manager

This role involves leading cyber security risk management activities across complex and novel scenarios within a government agency. The Principal Cyber Security Risk Manager will provide strategic guidance on risk assessments, governance, and compliance, while working closely with multi-disciplinary teams to embed security into service development. They will lead a team of security professionals, shape decision-making through expert analysis, and contribute to the broader development of the security profession across government and public sector.

DVSA.GOV Uxbridge, London, UB8 1SB, United Kingdom £57,515 pa

Principal Cyber Security Risk Manager

This role involves leading cyber security risk management for complex and novel scenarios within a government agency, ensuring security is embedded in service development and strategic planning. The individual will lead risk assessments, provide expert guidance on governance, and manage a team of security professionals. Collaboration with enterprise architecture and multi-disciplinary teams is key to shaping security decision-making across services.

DVSA.GOV Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom £57,515 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

SC Penetration Tester/ Ethical Hackerp.d OutsideIR35

Conduct penetration testing on public sector and critical national infrastructure systems within an SC-cleared environment. Focus on cloud platforms including Azure and AWS, as well as on-prem infrastructure and containerised environments like Kubernetes. Provide coaching and training support while working remotely with occasional site visits to Manchester, Newcastle, or the North West/North East.

SmartSourcing Ltd Manchester, United Kingdom £650 – £700 pd

Lead Cyber Security Risk Manager

The Lead Cyber Security Risk Manager is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating cybersecurity risks within the agency's digital infrastructure. Key responsibilities include developing risk management strategies, ensuring compliance with government security standards, and collaborating with various departments to protect sensitive data and systems. The role involves leading incident response, providing tailored advice to stakeholders, and managing a team to deliver objectives.

DVSA Birmingham, United Kingdom £44,241 pa

On-site Permanent Flexible Clearance Required

Lead Cyber Security Risk Manager

The Lead Cyber Security Risk Manager is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating cybersecurity risks within the agency's digital infrastructure. Key responsibilities include developing risk management strategies, ensuring compliance with government security standards, and collaborating with various departments to protect sensitive data and systems. The role involves leading incident response, providing tailored advice to stakeholders, and managing a team to deliver objectives.

DVSA Leeds, United Kingdom £44,241 pa

Head of Digital Resilience and Business Continuity (BCDR)

This role involves leading the development and implementation of a comprehensive digital resilience and business continuity strategy for the Insolvency Service. Responsibilities include designing Azure-to-Azure disaster recovery capabilities, conducting recovery testing, and ensuring supplier resilience. The role is critical for maintaining essential public services during major disruptions.

Inspire People Ls119Da, United Kingdom £57,367 – £63,319 pa

Hybrid Permanent Flexible Clearance Required

Head of Digital Resilience and Business Continuity (BCDR)

This role involves leading the development and implementation of a comprehensive digital resilience and business continuity strategy for the Insolvency Service. Responsibilities include designing Azure-to-Azure disaster recovery capabilities, conducting recovery testing, and ensuring supplier resilience. The role is critical for maintaining essential public services during major disruptions.

Inspire People Cf143Za, United Kingdom £57,367 – £63,319 pa