Description Organisation: Submarine Delivery Agency Salary: £30,200 - £31,800 per annum (plus generous benefits) Grade: Senior Technical Specialist II (STSII) Working Pattern: Full time, Part time, Job Share, Flexible Working Contract Type: Permanent The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is a part of the Ministry of Defence responsible for the procurement, in-service support, and disposal of the UK’s nuclear submarines. Our work is of unparalleled strategic importance nationally and internationally, ensuring the security of the UK’s continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent, and delivering some of the most technically complex programmes in defence. Here you’ll find a community to belong to – whether that’s alongside project teams with a shared vision or as part of an employee network of like-minded individuals. We believe that, by celebrating different backgrounds and perspectives, together we’ll achieve the extraordinary. We offer 25 days’ holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of around 28.97%, to help make work for you. Nationality, visas, and vetting: For security reasons this role is open to sole UK nationals only. [A ‘sole UK national’ refers to an individual who holds citizenship solely in the UK, without dual citizenship or nationality from another country. We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship. This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 10 years and obtain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you have been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining DV security clearance can be a lengthy process. You’ll join us once Security Check (SC) clearance is obtained, and then the more enhanced DV checks will continue after you’ve started your employment. If SC clearance isn’t obtained within 12 months, we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made. Job description Are you passionate about information assurance or cyber security? Do you want to advance your career while supporting the UK's armed forces? The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA)has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Information Assurance Analyst. In today's world, technology and digital communications are integral to almost every aspect of our lives. As an Information Assurance Analyst, you will gain experience in various disciplines within Information Assurance, supporting your manager and team in delivering crucial projects vital to national defence. We are committed to helping you achieve your career goals and aspirations. You will have access to formal courses and on-the-job guidance and mentoring to help you reach your full potential. At the SDA, we value flexible working arrangements. While regular in-person attendance is required for at least two days per week to foster face-to-face collaboration, we also offer flexible hours to support a healthy work-life balance. Initially, you may need to attend more frequently to get acquainted with the site, team, and your role. This role involves UK-wide travel to other MoD sites and exciting opportunities to support international projects overseas. On-site, you will enjoy our impressive range of facilities, including a restaurant, coffee bistros, and free parking. Our sports facilities feature a fully equipped gym, sports hall with bookable classes, squash court, tennis courts, and a football pitch. Due to the security requirements of this role, it is open to sole UK Nationals only. What you’ll be doing Providing support to Information Assurance reviews, audits, and security surveys both internally and externally with Industry Partners and presenting findings to your Associate Information Assurance Analyst. Managing security administration of IT systems. Supporting assurance of relevant controls on the implementation of any system or activity to ensure alignment with Information Assurance Policy and Standards. Supporting the delivery of the assurance activities within projects as directed. Implementing security policy, process and procedure within system and project teams to assure all policy and legal obligations are met and escalate noncompliance. Person specification To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria : Understanding of Information Assurance techniques and methodologies and/or experience of working in a similar role. Have demonstrable understanding of compliance auditing. In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview: Information Assurance - Supervised Practitioner level Change and Transformation - Awareness level Communicating and Influencing - CSBC 3 Seeing the bigger picture – CSBC2 Benefits 25 days’ annual leave 1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday Flexible and hybrid working options Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97% Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards Access to specialist training and funded qualifications Support for progression Huge range of discounts Volunteering days Enhanced parental leave schemes Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know. LI-Hybrid Further Information Candidate Information Pack: http://bit.ly/SDACandidate-Information-Pack Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-SDA-Terms-and-Conditions Selection Process Details Your application will go through the following stages of assessment: Pre-sift - We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria. Sift - Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success. Interview - If you're invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.