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 youll 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 - CSBC3 Seeing the bigger picture CSBC2 Benefits Alongside your salary of 30,200, Ministry of Defence contributes 8,748 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. 25 days annual leave 1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the Kings 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 youre 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 youll 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 Things you need to know 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 or assessment. Security Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (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 Open to UK nationals only. 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. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. 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) .