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The Lightning Force (LF) defends its most sensitive information meticulously. It mandates that all classified information be appropriately safeguarded to assure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of that information. The emergence of threats and risks often outpace our ability to implant robust, countermeasures. Given the rapid increase of these cybersecurity threats the ISSO team have been formed to implement a continuous monitoring strategy to ensure an appropriate operational security posture is maintained for mission information and information systems. and as such, will work for the Information System Security Manager (ISSM).
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
The ISSO team are responsible to the Information System Security Manager, for the following:
a) Complying with extant workplace Risk Assessments
b) Providing a comprehensive, holistic approach to continually monitoring the security posture relating to Information, Information systems and operations.
c) Produce and publish the Information Assurance (IA) Standard Operating Procedure.
d) Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities.
e) Conduct Continuous monitoring of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorisation package;
f) Serve as member of the Security Working Group (SWG), if designated by the ISSM;
g) Formally notify the ISSM when changes occur that might affect system authorisation;
h) Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorised individuals; and
i) Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies).
j) Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties;
k) Maintain required IA certifications;
l) Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change;
m) Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly;
Person specification
Ability to hold DV clearance and read onto STRAP
Desirable would be Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Security+ and Physical & Protective Security SQEP.
Essential – ability to successfully complete and pass the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Security+ course upon appointment.
Operational security management and/or risk management experience.
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We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Changing and Improving
- Making Effective Decisions
- Leadership
- Working Together
- Delivering at Pace
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 average employer contribution of 27%
- Use of Station Facilities
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 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.
Please note: Interview travel expenses will not be reimbursed.
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Candidates will be required to complete an online CV template to include job history, full details of education and qualifications and previous experiences and skills.
Candidates will be required to complete a Statement of Suitability of no more than 250 words. Please provide experience relevant to the role.
Candidate will also be assessed on the behaviours listed below.
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.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and 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.
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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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