Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Swansea About the job Job summary As a Cyber Security Consultant, you will be part of the Cyber Security Services team, providing cyber security consultancy services for projects and business as usual (BAU) activities and supporting ongoing compliance and assessing risk. Reporting to the Lead Cyber Security Consultant, the team is responsible for providing advice and guidance to IT workstreams delivering Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agencys (DVLAs) web services, liaising with other teams in the IT department, providing security architecture input to technical designs and solutions and acting as a source of advice and guidance to the cyber security team and the wider agency. You will be an experienced cyber security professional who can: Apply your extensive knowledge of cyber and information security. Assess risks to existing and proposed systems and technical solutions, and then devise risk management plans to address such risks. To a large degree manage your own time and resources to deliver the required outcomes. Be actively engaged in the major change programme being implemented at DVLA, including playing an important role in solution evaluation and technology selection. Develop and maintain good relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Work as part of a team to deliver cyber security services. Develop/progress your own skills and career and also to actively coach and develop others. Would you like to find out more about the role, the digital team and what its like to work at DVLA? If so, we are organising a familiarisation session where you can virtually 'meet the team' on Tuesday 19th November at 12:30pm. Please click here to book on. Job description Your responsibilities will include but will not be limited to: Being responsible for developing risk assessments in line with agreed risk assessment methodology within agreed timescales in order to provide senior managers with the appropriate information to make information risk management decisions. Managing relationships with: Work package stakeholders (senior managers seeking security advice on work packages, project managers etc). Third party suppliers of consultancy services. Third party developers. Providing timely subject matter expert advice and consultancy in accordance with HMG security guidelines and DVLA policy on IT and information security issues to DVLA staff. Providing expert advice and recommendations including where relevant risk assessments and business impact analysis in relation to the designated area of responsibility. Reviewing security-relevant project documentation, including, but not limited to, High Level Designs and Low Level Designs. For further information about the role please see the attached role profile. Additional Information Applications will be accepted from full time/part time/job sharers. Full time roles at DVLA consist of 37 hours per week. Part time and/or flexible working may also be available subject to the needs of the business. If you have a flexible or part time working requirement, you should contact the vacancy holder in advance of making an application to avoid possible disappointment later in the process should your desired working arrangements not be compatible with the requirements of the role. To contact the vacancy holder, please use the job contact details listed under Contact point for applicants. Person specification Youll have demonstrable skills and experience of: Professional information security certification CISSP or similar, or willingness to attain. Experience in a Cyber Security or Information Security role. Solid knowledge of various information security frameworks. Problem-solving and analytical skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Broad understanding of cloud-based technical environment. Working for the DVLA Digital Team At DVLA, licensing is just the start. Every project you implement, touch and deliver has a ripple effect thatll wash across the nation. Here the work youre doing has the capacity to change the way 50 million people interact with our services. As we aim to keep our roads some of the safest in the world, our innovative, transformative digital-led services help optimise a nation of individuals and business every single day. To see how our people are transforming our digital services, head over to our DVLA Digital Services Blog and, to understand more about the great opportunities and benefits of working at DVLA read our Inside DVLA blog. Government Digital and Data Profession Pay Framework The role is part of the Government Security Profession and utilises an enhanced CapabilityBased Pay Framework which provides access to a Digital and Data allowance. The base pay is £40,808. In addition to this the role includes a Digital and Data allowance of up to £16,592. The value of allowance awarded will be based on an assessment of your skills and experience as demonstrated through the selection process. Here are more details on the pay framework. Due to the evolving nature of the business, vacancies can become available at any time. Therefore, this campaign may create a reserve list to fulfil demand if it arises which will be held for a period of 12 months. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Making Effective Decisions Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Government Security Profession Skill - Information Risk Assessment and Risk Management Practitioner Level (page 297) Government Security Profession Skill Applied Security Capability Practitioner Level (page 279) Government Security Profession Skill Secure Design Practitioner Level (page 313) Benefits Alongside your salary of £40,808, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency contributes £11,822 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Passionate, reliable and always willing to push yourself and those around you, youll continue to seek improvement in your own role and challenge us too. Because we pride ourselves on how we approach your development. From training courses to specialist skills workshops and opportunities to grow your expertise, we thrive when you thrive. You can find out more about all of the above here alongside a full list of our benefits: Best in class learning and development tailored to your role. An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues. Generous employer contribution of 28.97%, depending on chosen pension scheme. Digital communities with clear career frameworks. On-site gym plus personal training available (membership applies). On-site nursery, restaurants and coffee bar. 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing by 1 each year (up to 30) & 1 extra day for the Kings birthday. Free parking. A hybrid office/home based working model where staff will spend a minimum of 60% of their time in the office over a month, with flexibility dependent on balancing business and individual need. There are many more opportunities and great benefits of working at DVLA, visit our Careers website for further information. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. How to Apply To apply please click 'Apply at advertiser's site' at the bottom of the page. You will be required to submit a CV providing detailed evidence of your experience of the following essential criteria: Knowledge of the issues and techniques associated with securing a variety of technologies, and a knowledge of the cyber security industry. A substantial understanding of risk, and risk assessment and management techniques. Delivering cyber security services within a Business or organisation. Please note that any part of the role profile could be tested at sift/interview. If invited to interview, this may consist of a range of question types. These could include questions around behaviours and how you would respond in any situation as well as specific examples of things you have done. The selection process will be designed specifically for the role. As a result, your assessment will include: an interview Assessment and Interview As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide a CV to Inspire People (our Recruitment Partners) which outlines your experience and suitability for the role (based on the experience points outlined in the essential criteria on this advert). On receipt of your CV, DVLA Hiring Managers will complete a sift. Please note; the sift will be completed on a rolling basis whilst the campaign is still live and so there is potential for feedback to be shared with you (on your application) before the advert closes. If at sift your application is successful, you will be invited to the first stage of the interview process (hosted by Inspire People), where you will be asked to complete a pre-recorded video interview (this again will be based on the experience points outlined in the essential criteria on this advert). If you are successful at this stage, you will be invited to a final stage interview and be conducted by DVLA Hiring Managers. Final stage interviews will take place from Wednesday 11th December 2024. At the final interview stage, you will be assessed against various Behavioural and Technical elements. (Find more information around these elements by following the Success Profiles and Technical skill links in the advert). This interview will be conducted via a video, details of which will be provided, should you be selected for interview. Please familiarise yourself with the Government Security Profession Framework as you will be tested on elements of this during the interview stage. The Department for Transport alongside other Government Departments recruit using Success Profiles. This means for each role we consider what you will need to demonstrate in order to be successful. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity. For further information on Success Profiles visit our Careers website. Please take note that DVLA does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. If your application is successful but you have been dismissed from the Civil Service within the last 12 months, your application could be removed at the pre-employment checking stage. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) You must ensure that any evidence submitted as part of your application or used during interview is truthful and factually accurate. Applications may be rejected if plagiarism is detected. Examples of plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or concepts generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section. Reasonable Adjustments As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we are committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is fair, accessible and allows all candidates to perform at their best. If a person with a visible or non-visible disability is substantially disadvantaged, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. Complete the Assistance required section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need during the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional. If you need a reasonable adjustment so that you can complete your application, you should contact Government Recruitment Service via dftrecruitment.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Document Accessibility If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section. This job advert contains links to the DfT Careers website. Our website provides useful guidance and information that can support you during the application process. If you cannot access the information on our website for any reason, please email DRGCommsdft.gov.uk for assistance. Further Information For more information about how we hire, and for useful tips on submitting your application for this role, visit the How We Hire page of our DfT Careers website. You can find detailed information about the recruitment process and what to expect when applying for a role. Pre-employment Checking Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the following page https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/demystifying-vetting. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window). 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. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window). 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Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Alison Whitehead - Inspire People Email : dvlainspirepeople.net Recruitment team Email : dftrecruitment.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk Further information If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact Government Recruitment Services via email: dftrecruitment.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website Here Attachments Role Profile Opens in new window (pdf, 215kB) Role Profile Opens in new window (docx, 72kB) DVLA Digital Job Brochure Opens in new window (pdf, 2234kB) DVLA Digital Job Brochure Opens in new window (docx, 4025kB) Apply at advertiser's site Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail