Job Description
Organisation: Submarine Delivery Agency
Salary: £37,100 - £39,000 per annum (plus generous benefits)
Grade: Senior Technical Specialist I (STSI)
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.
Job description
Do you have experience in Information Assurance or Cyber Security and are looking to expand your knowledge, or progress your career? If so, join us as at the SDA as an Associate Information Assurance Analyst. It's a fantastic opportunity to form an integral part of our Information Management & Information Technology (IM&IT) function.
Reporting to the IT Operations Manager and working within a small team, you'll support the delivery of high-quality, complex IT services. You will work closely with operational teams to ensure IT security is understood and managed effectively across the systems we support. You will ensure that all matters of security are covered in accordance with relevant systems' security operating procedures and policies. You will manage the security working groups for all systems under the scope of this post and will be heavily involved in the system accreditation process (Secure by Design).
This post will ensure day-to-day security tasks for the systems are conducted, including but not limited to: User account requests, requests for import and export of information, reviews and audits of system security logs and audit of 3rd party supplier's adherence against system related policies, processes, and procedures.
As an Associate Information Assurance Analyst, you will gain experience in multiple disciplines within Information Assurance, including Secure by Design and the NIST Cyber Security Professional (NCSP) Foundation Certificate.
At the SDA, we offer outstanding development opportunities, defined progression routes, and a host of other benefits including our 'Smarter Working' policy. This means that you'll be able to enjoy a high degree of flexible working between the core hours, however due to the nature of this role you will be required on site for a minimum of 4 days per week. This gives the opportunity to work closely with key stakeholders in Corsham.
Please note, the working condition for this role is situated in an underground facility and therefore, for health & safety reasons the successful applicant for IT Associate Information Assurance Analyst must be physically able to climb thirteen flights of stairs in the event of an emergency.
What you'll be doing
* Support the delivery of the accreditation activity within small and medium projects.
* Deliver assurance of relevant controls on the implementation of any system, activity, platform to ensure alignment with Information Assurance Policy and Standards.
* Provide advice, guidance and manage the resolution of escalated complex queries to/for projects and pan organisational teams and develop training from trends.
* Lead reviews, audits, and security surveys both internally and externally with Industry Partners and present findings.
* Support the identification and mitigation of IT system & Information Risks.
Person specification
To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:
* Relevant qualification and/or experience in Information Security Governance and Assurance or Cyber Security.
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.
Selection Process Details
* 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.
* 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.
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