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We’re Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). We manage a vast range of projects to supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver essential defence programmes - and strive for what's next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe, now and in the future.
Across our 12,500-strong organisation, we support all our people to be at their very best, fostering a family-friendly approach to flexible and hybrid working. After all, support is in our name.
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You’ll be a part of a small core team of around 5 but within a larger IT team of around 400 various specialists reviewing the application of Information Assurance processes, procedures and regulations and carry out activities related to accreditation of systems.
Advances in information technology and digital communications are revolutionising the way we live and work, almost every aspect of our daily life depends on technology. Cyber Security has delivered many opportunities and benefits and is fundamental to the business of DE&S. Use of technology comes significant risk and potential threats through the loss or compromise of our information, which would impact on the success of Defence as a whole. This risk must become a conscious part of our daily working practices, so we can minimise it by ensuring we adopt appropriate behaviour to safeguard our data and our information and that of our suppliers.
As a result, we are recruiting multiple Information Assurance Analysts in various teams including:
The DE&S Digital Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Section:
GRC owns and leads on the management of the DE&S Strategic Cyber Risk, as well as delivering and maintaining DE&S ISO27001 certification. This involves the active involvement in the auditing and certification itself as well as in depth preparation of parties for audit. The section is also responsible for the leadership of the DE&S response to MOD internal audits based around the NIST framework.
The DE&S Digital Cyber Operations Section:
The section owns and leads on the organisations management of Cyber security incidents within both DE&S and Defence Industry. This work includes both cross MOD and cross government collaboration conducting activities such as: Incident Response, provision of Cyber Security guidance, threat reporting, and vulnerability management. The section is currently leading of the development DE&S integration into the wider MOD Cyber community and exploring the generation of in-house protective monitoring solutions.
DE&S Accreditation Team:
These roles are responsible for providing expert advice, guidance and solutions relevant to the DE&S enterprise they’re supporting. They provide support for Information Assurance, Information Risk Management, Threat Analysis, Policy, and Information Technology Assessment. This includes regular interaction with both internal and external parties and involves advising customers on complex and contentious issues within an ever-changing risk environment.
Want to hear what one of our current Information Assurance Analysts thinks of the role?
“Our job is to enable the organisation to securely take advantage of cutting-edge technologies and operate in a rapidly changing world.”
Please note that some attendance to site will be required and for some posts, there will be very infrequent travel to other UK sites.
Whilst on site, you’ll experience our impressive range of on-site facilities including a restaurant and coffee bistros and free parking. Our sports facilities include a fully equipped gym and sports hall with bookable classes, as well as a squash court, tennis courts and a football pitch.
Please note, due to the nature of work some posts are Reserved (open to UK Nationals only), some are Non-Reserved. Some posts will require the successful candidate to attain DV (Developed Vetting) clearance once in post. Other roles available require SC (Security Clearance).
Responsibilities
- Undertake Information Assurance reviews, audits and security surveys both internally and externally with Industry Partners
- Support provision of cyber awareness on projects and Information Assurance community initiatives.
- Provide guidance in line with policy to project teams regarding information assurance compliance or IT security
- Implement security policy, process and procedure within system and project teams to assure all policy and legal obligations are met and escalate noncompliance
- Actively learn from Information Assurance Best Practice, Technologies, Policies and Legislation.
- Support the mitigation plans and activities against project and team risks.
Person specification
To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:
- Willing to undertake a relevant qualification to the role (eg ISO 27001)
- Experience briefing stakeholders
- Interest in Information Assurance/Cyber
In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:
- Information Assurance – Supervised Practitioner
- Data Literacy – Supervised Practitioner
- Communicating and Influencing – CSBC 3
- Changing and Improving – CSBC 2
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 wherever possible, to support your work-life balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)
- Market-leading employer pension contribution of around 27%
- Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
- Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications
- Support for progression
- Huge range of discounts
- Volunteering days
- Enhanced parental leave schemes
We believe in creating an environment where our people can grow, thrive, and be their best selves. So whether you’re looking for a next step, a fresh start, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of. If you need any additional support with your application, let us know.
Further Information
More information can be found below:
- DE&S Little Book of Big Benefits: https://bit.ly/3FEb54v
- Further Information: https://bit.ly/3K26Xhl
- Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/3yUwcM1
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1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
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