Job Description
Join HMRC's critical digital transformation team immediately! We're urgently seeking a Federal IT Specialist to support HMRC's national infrastructure modernization. This high-impact role requires immediate deployment to resolve critical system vulnerabilities and implement next-generation cybersecurity protocols. Work directly with Cabinet Office directives on mission-critical projects affecting UK citizens nationwide.
Benefits include: Civil Service pension, flexible working, annual leave starting at 25 days, and professional development funding. Immediate start available for qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
- Lead implementation of HMRC's cybersecurity defense systems across national infrastructure
- Coordinate with GCHQ and National Cyber Security Centre on threat mitigation
- Manage migration of legacy tax systems to cloud-based platforms
- Develop disaster recovery protocols for HMRC's critical databases
- Conduct compliance audits against Cabinet Office digital standards
- Train junior staff on federal IT security protocols
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years in federal IT infrastructure or cybersecurity roles
- Certification in CISSP or CISM (mandatory)
- Experience with UK government security clearance (SC/CT vetting preferred)
- Expertise in AWS/Azure cloud architecture
- Knowledge of GDPR and UK Data Protection Act
- Ability to work under Cabinet Office pressure during national emergencies
- Valid UK driving license (travel to government facilities required)