Cyber Co-ordination Analyst Glasgow, Scotland
Scottish Government
Full Time
Glasgow, Scotland
29554 - 32554 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join a small team establishing the that is forming the Scottish Cyber Co-ordination Centre (SC3) capability.
This role sits within the newly established Scottish Cyber Co-ordination Centre (SC3) currently part of the Defence, Security & Cyber Resilience Division of the Safer Communities Directorate but will shortly move across to the Digital Dirctorate as part of a new Division.
The SC3 is muti-agency collaboration work together to improve Scotland’s capabilities to defend against cyber threats. The agency does the following duties among others:
Additional Duties
Key Competencies
Essential Criteria & Qualifications:
If invited to any interview or assessment the panel will be looking for evidence of how you meet the above competencies.
Interview and Assessment.
Dates to be confirmed
The Closing Date for applications is 15/10/2023 at 23:55PM
Location:
HOW TO APPLY AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
To apply please submit the following using our online application process: -
It’s not essential to be in a similar role right now. You may be working in another field or returning from a career break - the experiences you have gained through this can bring fresh perspectives to our teams and work.
DDaT Recruitment - Further Information
Diversity and Inclusion
Delivering a successful national service for Scotland is impossible without ensuring we consider the diverse needs, perspectives, and backgrounds of everyone in Scotland in our work.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and work to ensure a positive recruitment experience where everyone is treated fairly, and with respect regardless of the outcome.
For further information on this vacancy, please contact the hiring manager Keith McDevitt by email: [email protected].
The Scottish Government is a diverse and inclusive workplace and we want to help you demonstrate your full potential whatever type of assessment is used. If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please let us know via [email protected]
As part of any recruitment process, Scottish Government and associated public bodies collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants and applicants for public appointments.
Personal information you provide in the recruitment process will be made available to Scottish Government and our additional data processors.
We have excellent 24 months Fixed Term Contract opportunity to work within and influence the development of the Scottish Cyber Co-ordination Centre.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join a small team establishing the that is forming the Scottish Cyber Co-ordination Centre (SC3) capability.
This role sits within the newly established Scottish Cyber Co-ordination Centre (SC3) currently part of the Defence, Security & Cyber Resilience Division of the Safer Communities Directorate but will shortly move across to the Digital Dirctorate as part of a new Division.
The SC3 is muti-agency collaboration work together to improve Scotland’s capabilities to defend against cyber threats. The agency does the following duties among others:
- Coordinate the management and response of significant cyber security incidents impacting on Scotland.
- Provide additional capacity and/or specialist skills to support the response to serious national cyber incidents, including enabling cyber support agreements on behalf of the public sector.
- Be the focal point in Scotland for analysis, assessment and dissemination of authoritative threat intelligence, drawing on the NCSC and other authoritative sources.
- Lead on the development and roll out of good practice around exercising, particularly across public sector.
- Engender a culture of continuous improvement… lesson learned/actions from audits, incidents etc.
- Support communications & engagement across public bodies, private and third sector
Benefits
We provide an attractive package with extensive benefits including:
- £5000 Digital (DDaT) Pay Supplement after a 3-month qualifying period.
- Generous Pension Scheme with employer contributions.
- Flexible working arrangements including compressed hours and flexi time, with potential to accrue up to 4 extra days off a month.
- 25 Days Annual Leave (increasing in line with service) plus 11.5 days Public & Privilege holidays.
- Access to a wide range of courses offered by the Scottish Digital Academy, plus opportunities to gain professional memberships and academic qualifications.
- Automatic Membership of the Scottish Government DDaT profession and professional development system.
The main duties
- advise on the protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and information systems.
- maintain an up to date understanding of current and evolving cyber threats and risks.
- support the gathering, synthesizing, analysis, assessment and on cyber security incidents, vulnerabilities, risks, threats and threat actors.
- prepare and disseminate intelligence and other analytical reports.
- gather, evaluate and co-ordinate responses relating to SC3 security and vulnerability exposure requests from stakeholders.
- ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their information and information systems.
- be trained on and maintain effective knowledge and use of appropriate cyber security tools.
- contribute to the review of SC3 processes and procedures.
- foster and maintain positive working relationships with key SC3 partners.
- liaise with key stakeholders.
- liaise with Cyber Resilience Unit and other Scottish Government policy areas supporting colleagues on providing Ministerial submissions around cyber threat and risk.
Additional Duties
- on call Duty Officer for requests for support
- engages with the SC3 multi agency cyber co-ordination group activity.
- provides cyber security advice to management of small projects.
- participates in the development and delivery of cyber exercising.
Key Competencies
- Self-Awareness
- Communications & Engagement
- Improving Performance
- Analysis and Use of Evidence
No formal qualifications are required for this role however an Industry recognised foundation level cyber security qualification would be advantageous.
If invited to any interview or assessment the panel will be looking for evidence of how you meet the above competencies.
Essential criteria
1. Knowledge and understanding of the internal and external cyber security risks to digital systems and services.
2. A proven track record of troubleshooting complex ICT issues
3. Experience of Network Security or Systems Administration
4. The ability to analyse interpret and apply complex technical information
2. A proven track record of troubleshooting complex ICT issues
3. Experience of Network Security or Systems Administration
4. The ability to analyse interpret and apply complex technical information
Interview and Assessment.
Dates to be confirmed
The Closing Date for applications is 15/10/2023 at 23:55PM
Location:
Atlantic Quay, Glasgow. The post is remote working with flexible working hours according to Scottish Goverment policy.
The travel to other Scottish Government offices or other locations required depending on assigned work.
HOW TO APPLY AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
To apply please submit the following using our online application process: -
A CV (no longer than two A4 pages) setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements, with particular reference to the essential criteria.
A Personal Statement (no longer than 500 words) explaining why you consider your personal skills, qualities, and experience suitable for this role, with particular reference to the essential criteria
It’s not essential to be in a similar role right now. You may be working in another field or returning from a career break - the experiences you have gained through this can bring fresh perspectives to our teams and work.
DDaT Recruitment - Further Information
DDaT Recruitment Candidate Guide
Person Specification Band B
Diversity and Inclusion
Delivering a successful national service for Scotland is impossible without ensuring we consider the diverse needs, perspectives, and backgrounds of everyone in Scotland in our work.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and work to ensure a positive recruitment experience where everyone is treated fairly, and with respect regardless of the outcome.
For further information on this vacancy, please contact the hiring manager Keith McDevitt by email: [email protected].
The Scottish Government is a diverse and inclusive workplace and we want to help you demonstrate your full potential whatever type of assessment is used. If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please let us know via [email protected]
As part of any recruitment process, Scottish Government and associated public bodies collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants and applicants for public appointments.
Personal information you provide in the recruitment process will be made available to Scottish Government and our additional data processors.
Scottish Government
www.gov.scot
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Nicola Sturgeon
$25 to $50 million (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Government
National Services & Agencies
1885
