Job Description

Salary

£27,200 – £32,000 per annum (plus benefits). Internal candidates/existing Civil Servants should refer to the Further Information leaflet for salary details.

Job description

The Information Management & Information Technology (IM&IT) function is an exciting and diverse function that employs professionals from information management, information technology, information assurance and cyber security to management information and statisticians. We act as the ‘digital partner’ to DE&S, helping the whole organisation to embed new business processes, tools and technology while at the same time keeping us legal and our information protected.

These roles are responsible for providing expert advice and guidance in supporting the delivery of Information Assurance, Audit or Systems Accreditation strategy, policy and solutions relevant to the DE&S & SDA enterprise. This will include regular interaction with both internal and external parties and involves advising customers on complex and contentious issues.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Information Assurance reviews, audits and security surveys both internal and external with Industry Partners and present findings to your Information Assurance Manager.
  • Support cyber awareness on projects and Information Assurance community initiatives.
  • Provide guidance to project teams regarding information assurance compliance and data security.
  • Provide assurance to senior colleagues that all IT assets are fit-for-purpose from a security perspective and manage day-to-day security governance of an IT system, supporting Security Assurance Coordinator (SAC).
  • Assist in determining how security policy is implemented in the system, liaise with the System Manager to manage issues and maintain countermeasures.
  • Identify and keep abreast of new trends in methodologies, technologies and service and analyse the role and impact of current and future technology on DE&S’ security requirements
  • Be an active part of the Information Assurance community, attend meetings and participate in working groups.
  • Perform FDO role to improve capability within the function and participate in other function improvement activities.

  This is an excellent opportunity for the successful applicants to become SME’s within their fields

  Please note, Some posts are open to Sole UK Nationals only and, in some cases, successful candidates will be required to gain enhanced DV clearance.

  What you will be assessed against

  To be found successful you must demonstrate the following essentialcriteria:

  • Have an understanding of the implementation of Information Security Governance and Assurance within an organisation.
  • An Awareness of ISO27001 or NIST800 Series Standards
  • Experience working in at least one of the following areas: Cyber Security Risk Management, Information Asset Security, Security Architecture & Engineering, Communications & Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment and Testing, Cyber Security Operations, Software Development Security or possess a minimum of NQF Level 6 Qualification or higher in an ICT related subject and experience within an ICT field.

  It would benefit your application should you be able to demonstrate the following desirablecriteria:

  • Experience of ISO27000 Series Standards or NIST800-53 standard implementation
  • Experience of JSP440 or HMG IAS 1&2
  • Experience of System administration
  • Associate Membership of the British Computer Society
  • Holds Network+, Security+ (or similar certification), alternatively an NQF Level 4 (or higher) qualification in an ICT related subject or CCP at Practitioner Level

  If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following technical competencies:

  • Information Assurance
  • Strategy, Architecture and Solution Design

  If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following behaviours:

  • Working together
  • Communicating and influencing

  What’s in it for you?

  You will receive a generous benefits package including market leading employer pension contributions of around 21% of your salary (not including any personal contribution), annual bonuses, a flexible working pattern to fit you where possible, 25 days holiday +1 additional day every year you work up to 30 days with opportunity for movement and promotion. Some of our sites include an onsite gym, onsite restaurants, cafes and much more.

  Find out more about what we offer by clicking here or by using ‘The Little Book of Big Benefits’ booklet PDF at the bottom of this page.

  Applicants should be aware that any move across the Civil Service may have implications on an employee’s ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers.

  About your team

  Our mission is to both enable and drive DE&S towards its vision to become a world-class digital business. The IM&IT function employs professionals from information assurance and cyber security to management information and statisticians. We act as the ‘digital partner’ to DE&S, helping the whole organisation to embed new business processes, tools and technology.

  Please click the link below to apply by creating an account and upload your details.

Benefits

Please find ‘The Little Book of Big Benefits’ attached or click here

This post is not eligible for relocation allowances.

Things you need to know

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.

People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.

Selection process details

Simply click on the apply button to create an account and upload your CV which clearly demonstrates the following areas (which you will be assessed against):

• Key Achievements
• Relevant Experience
• Applied Knowledge and Skills

For additional guidance on writing a CV for DE&S, please click here

Firstly we’ll check that you meet the essential criteria that are listed for the role. If you do, we’ll then carry out a more detailed review of your CV to see if your qualifications and experience are a good match for the role(s).
If you’re successful, we’ll invite you to an interview so you can meet us, discuss your Key Achievements, Relevant Experience and Applied knowledge & Skills. In addition to the above, you’ll also be assessed against a technical competence and the listed behaviours, aligned to our DE&S Behaviours which can be found attached at the bottom of the page.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: analyst, Bristol, DE&S, information, MOD, and SDA. Salaries: 20,000 - 40,000.

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