Job Title: Information Technology Security Officer
Salary range: £66,376
Business Area: Information Systems Office
Accountable to: Head of IT
Accountable for: Infrastructure team and Helpdesk (Operations)
Job Purpose:
This is a challenging new post within the Information Systems (IS) Office. The post holder will lead the Assembly's Information Technology Security functions. This is a key change role within the Assembly, supporting and reshaping the provision of information systems and enabling other parts of the business to perform effectively. The successful delivery of information systems in a rapidly changing technical environment presents many strategic, operational and technical challenges to the post holder.
The Information Technology Security Officer:
The Information Technology Security Officer (ITSO) is a highly skilled, specialised role responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the Northern Ireland Assembly Commission's (the Assembly Commission's) information security policies and procedures, to ensure information security and compliance with legislation and best practice. The ITSO will endeavour to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all data and information systems, by protecting them from internal and external threats. The ITSO will collaborate with IS Office teams and the Data Protection and Governance Officer to align security practices with regulatory requirements and business obje...