IT Security Advisor Huntingdon, England
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As an important part of the Ministry of Defence, Defence Intelligence (DI) provides intelligence analysis, specialist outputs and advice that supports decision making across government. At the heart of DI is the National Centre for Geospatial Intelligence (NCGI).
Everything happens somewhere. NCGI produces intelligence that is referenced in time and space to help decision makers to understand, plan, navigate, and target; to understand what is going on.
We are the primary provider of geospatial intelligence advice and expertise, comprising imagery intelligence, geospatial analysis, geospatial services, foundation data, military mapping and, in partnership with the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) and the Meteorological Office, assured data for safety of navigation. We are a national capability, recognisably operating alongside other national intelligence agencies and is the primary interface between the UK and international geospatial intelligence partners.
You may think you need to be an analyst or have an intelligence background to work for NCGI; this is not true. There is a wide range of exciting roles available. Without our highly dedicated teams of enabling staff, such as IT support, finance, security, and facilities management, our critical outputs would just not be possible. We employ many Civil Servants who play a pivotal role in Defence, nationally and internationally, and we are proud to be part of a diverse, forward thinking, broad organisation.
We have an exciting role for a motivated individual to join our small, friendly and hardworking security team at Wyton.
As IT Security Advisor you will be responsible for; supervising the implementation of all Communication Information System (CIS) security on site, providing IT advice and assistance to customers investigating IT security incidents and breaches. For larger systems be the liaison working with the Network Security Officer for that dedicated system.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
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The role also includes being the System Security Auditor and the responsibilities for this includes:
- Ensuring you remain conversant with policy, regulations and any such amendments in regard to Physical Security, IT security matters.
- Assisting the Information Technology Security Advisor (ITSO) with the timely dissemination of all system alerts.
- Drafting of IT Security Operating Procedures, Accreditation and other compliance paperwork.
- Oversight of the implementation of hardware and software system changes in order to assure that security is not breached and that the security implications are considered.
- Collaborating with contractors to ensure system maintenance is caried out without impacting on security.
- Analysing security event logs to identify trends and drive secure behaviours throughout the business
- Handling of all security breaches, loopholes, vulnerabilities, and infringements uncovered including identification, categorisation, reporting and escalation.
- Assisting in the reporting processes for IT security incidents in accordance with policy.
- Providing auditing evidence to the ITSO and other relevant staff in the event of a detection of viruses within the systems.
- Delivering Security Education briefings
There is also a requirement to be on the Duty Security Staff Roster.
In Defence Intelligence (DI) our people solve problems, create understanding and give perspective to the diverse and complex Defence threats and challenges in a rapidly changing world. Together our civilians and military personnel inform decision making in Defence, manage complex finance programmes and develop new technology.
In DI we believe your unique experiences, view and understanding of the world could provide a vital perspective and contribution to our work. We recognise that great minds do not think alike and are striving to increase our diversity representation at all levels. As an equal opportunities employer we hire, train and promote people based on merit and inspire to create an inclusive workplace free of discrimination. We also offer flexible working arrangements such as flexi-time, job share and compressed hours.
All jobs advertised in DI are subject to fair and open competition.
Person specification
The ideal candidate for this role will have excellent presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written as well as strong organisational skills and excellent IT skills, including word-processing, PowerPoint, and spreadsheets.
Having the ability to use web authoring packages, or willingness to learn is also essential as is being able to prioritise work, adhering to specific targets and timeframes.
- Desirable criteria:
Experience of LogRhythm or other similar tools and systems to read and interpreting data logs.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Changing and Improving
- Communicating and Influencing
- Leadership
- Making Effective Decisions
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Security Specialisation Functional Competencies – Generalist Awareness level
Benefits
- All successful candidates will be eligible to join the Civil Service Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%.
- Leave entitlement - 25-day annual leave allowance per year increasing by 1 day per year (maximum 30 days per year). In addition, 8 statutory Bank Holidays and 1 privilege day per year.
- Complementing our generous annual leave allowance, we also have a flexible working scheme.
- Additional working pattern options – we have a strong culture of flexible working and encourage all employees to have a healthy work/life balance. We offer a wide range of potential working patterns, including part time, job share and compressed hours. These need to be balanced with business needs so they will vary from job to job. If you would like to know more, please speak to the Recruiting Line Manager.
- Professional Development - We are committed to your continued professional and personal development with learning as one of our core values.
- Health and Wellbeing – for a small fee we offer the staff the use of the exceptional site gymnasium facilities.
- We also offer an excellent range of family-friendly benefits, for example, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
- Special Paid Leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year
- RAF Wyton has free car parking; and other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club and on site shops.
The post does not offer relocation expenses. The post does not offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer)
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/.”
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment by 31st December 2022. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
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Applicants should apply for this role online, via the website.
Assessment at sift and interview will be based on meeting any defined skill/qualification requirements along with a Success Profile element assessment, as detailed in the job advert. The Success Profile elements to be assessed will be outlined within the job advert. The Civil Service Success Profile Framework is available here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles
At sift, applicants will be sifted the following technical skill and against their previous skills and experience by providing a CV and a personal statement, of no more than 500 words, including evidence of the essential and desirable criteria requested within the job advert.
Technical skill:
- Security Specialisation Functional Competencies – Generalist Awareness level
When completing your personal statement, please read and understand the requirements described in the Person Specification section thoroughly, as this is what your written evidence will be assessed against.
Your layout is entirely your preference; you may choose narrative, bullets, etc. You may choose to address each criteria separately or have examples that cover and evidence several criteria. Please ensure you evidence the requirements and what you have done that relates to the requirements. You don’t have to explain the whole process, focus on what you have done and the skills and experience you have used. Share with us what makes you suited to this role and why, what you can do and the technical and behavioural skills you have that correspond to the requirements, and life experience or passion you have that are linked to this role.
At interview, applicants will be assessed against the following Civil Service Behaviours and Technical skills
Behaviours:
- Changing and Improving
- Leadership
- Communicating & Influencing
- Making Effective Decisions
Technical skills:
Security Specialisation Functional Competencies – Generalist Awareness level
A CV will be required for this position, this cannot be uploaded to the advert. You will submit using the CV template provided on the CS Jobs dashboard in part two of your application, detailing job history, previous experience, and skills.
We would generally expect Behaviour examples to follow the STAR structure and encourage candidates to use this throughout their application.
Application/Interview Scoring System
NCGI adopts a scoring system of 1-7 for Behaviours, Technical skills, and Experience.
7- The evidence provided wholly exceeds expectation at this level
6 - Substantial positive evidence; includes some evidence of exceeding expectations at this level
5 - Substantial positive evidence of the competency or behaviour
4 - Adequate positive evidence and any negative evidence would not cause concern
3 - Moderate positive evidence but some negative evidence demonstrated
2 - Limited positive evidence and/or mainly negative evidence demonstrated
1 - No positive evidence and/or substantial negative evidence demonstrated
The sift should take place within 2 weeks of the job closing and candidates will be informed of the results, at all stages, via the website. Interview dates are to be confirmed.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
If the successful candidate does not hold the necessary clearances, they will be made a provisional job offer and asked to undergo our vetting procedures. Once the relevant clearances have been obtained a formal job offer will be made and start dates can be discussed. Should the candidate fail to obtain the relevant clearances the provisional job offer will be rescinded. It should be noted that this process can take several months
Reserved posts are open to UK nationals only, while non reserved are open to UK, Commonwealth, EEA and certain non-EEA nationals. Contact your recruitment team if you’re unsure about this job’s status.
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.
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: [email protected]
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