Civil Service - Ministry of Defence

Chief Information Security Officer

MOD Main Building London. There is an expectation that a minimum of 60% of working time will be spent in the office. All work-related travel and subsistence costs will be reimbursed except when travelling ... see the job advert for full location information £115,000 Closing Date: 1155 pm on Sunday 15th November 2026 Permanent
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Requisition Details
  • Job ID: #6308
  • Employer: Civil Service - Ministry of Defence
  • Location: MOD Main Building London. There is an expectation that a minimum of 60% of working time will be spent in the office. All work-related travel and subsistence costs will be reimbursed except when travelling ... see the job advert for full location information
  • Closing Date: 1155 pm on Sunday 15th November 2026
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Last Verified: 2026-10-28
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