Information Security Manager (Info Sec)
Ministry of Defence
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Strategic Command PSyA team are looking for an Information Security Manager to join our team and lead our efforts in protecting our organisation's information assets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in information security, risk management, and compliance. You will be responsible for developing and implementing security policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our data. You will work closely with various departments to identify and mitigate security risks, conduct security assessments, and respond to security incidents. Additionally, you will be responsible for staying up-to-date with the latest security trends and technologies, and for providing training and awareness programmes.
Strategic Command is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to improve the way the Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, all posts within Strategic Command Headquarters and in time the wider organisation, are/will be subject to review and potential changes as we continuously improve across the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor or could be more substantive and will generate new opportunities. Throughout, the Command’s transformation programme is committed to following the MOD’s framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Command’s personnel and Trade Unions.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
This role acts as an adviser on relevant security policy and takes the lead in running the Security Risk Register for all sites.
They will advise and support the PSyA , the SRO / SSRC and the UK Strategic Command management Board on all information security issues that may have a corporate bearing on UK Strategic Command business.
Sustaining or improving Information Security across UK Strategic Command by providing governance (policy and strategy) risk and compliance; advice on classification, asset handling, aggregation, Information Protection Zones. Within this context “Information Security” includes Special Information Control Systems (including STRAP/SAF), emanations security, technical security countermeasures, document security and communication security. However, it does not include Cyber Security.
Where necessary oversee and undertake appropriate levels of STRAP/SAP accreditation, including providing direction and advice on technical security controls and levels of risks. Assisting in ensuring that all UK Strategic Command Information & Communications Technology (ICT) systems are accredited, and appropriately security risk managed.
Represent TLB corporate interests in all Information Security activity within the TLB, consulting with HLBs, business units and agencies as appropriate to provide security guidance to subordinate headquarters, units, and establishments, as necessary.
Ensure the TLB remains fully JSP 440 compliant for information security by working closely with UK Strategic Command HLBs, BLBs and Units. Overseeing the Risk Management Accreditation Document Set (RMADS) and where appropriate review risk mitigation measures within IT Systems for which UK Strategic Command has direct responsibility.
Conduct regular liaison with the UK Strategic Command Cyber Risk Management Team and Defence Digital (CyDr and MODCERT).
Assess, advice and add input to Risk Balance Cases across a broad spectrum of subject matter. Ensuring the level of risk associated with any proposed activity if fully understood, articulated, mitigated, and remains As Low as Reasonably Practicable.
Line Management responsibilities for the Assistant Information Security
Person specification
The role holder will need to be flexible and adaptable, able to act on their own initiative and quickly develop good working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
The position requires an enthusiastic self-starter with strong interpersonal, organisational, and investigative skills which will add a vital capability to the team.
- The post holder will be required to prioritise and manage a heavy case load and high volume of throughput, whilst balancing business needs.
The post holder will take responsibility for the implications and effects of actions, conclusions and recommendations made.
Essential:
- Strong written and oral skills to provide advice in accurate spoken and written English.
- IT skills with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (word, outlook, powerpoint, excel)
- Excellent organisational skills
- Experience in information security or associated security specialisation or at least 3 years relevant on the job experience to an equivalent level is essential for this position.
Desirable:
- Confidence in advising senior personnel and representing their team and their Manager at meetings or at training establishments.
- The ability to form good working relationships with a range of team members across Defence and partner Government organisations.
- Experience of working in a military environment would be beneficial.
- Previous experience of producing management information data.
- Working knowledge of Defence Security policies.
- Project management skills.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
- Making Effective Decisions
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
- Leadership
- Making Effective Decisions
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
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Selection process details
At sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours:
- Leadership
- Making Effective Decisions
1. Describe your experience of risk management and/or information assurance within an organisation.
2. Provide an example of when you have shaped and influenced security policy and processes.
At interview, you will be assessed against the following:
Behaviours:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Communicating & Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.
Application sifting is scheduled to take place 7 days after the application process closes.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.
Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Robert Glynn
- Email : Robert.Glynn101@mod.gov.uk
- Telephone : +443001575820
Recruitment team
- Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk
Further information
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