IT Security Officer

Job description
Digital Services Security and Risk Specialist

Permanent

Based in Worcestershire

Salary: £58,1+1

Must meet eligibility criteria for security clearance, including a minimum of five years of residency in the UK.

Role Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated professional to provide expert guidance and specialist advice on all matters related to Digital Services security and risk. The successful candidate will ensure the implementation of all necessary policies, procedures, processes, and risk management plans to achieve compliance with national codes of connection for Police information systems. This role involves supporting the maintenance of the Force setting, ensuring adherence to policies, and meeting required security standards through effective risk management plans. The candidate will also maintain up-to-date corporate knowledge of the Digital Services security industry, including national and police-specific security guidance, compliance requirements, emerging best practices, new or revised security solutions, improved security processes, and the development of new attacks and threat vectors.

Knowledge Requirements:
• Educated to degree level (Level 6) or equivalent in a related ICT discipline.
• One or more recognized Security Qualifications such as ISC2's Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and/or HMG's CESG Certified Professional (CCP), or equivalent academic or professional security qualification.
• Extensive knowledge of current Information Technology Standards and Techniques (including ISO 27001 series, HMG's Cloud Security Principles, and Cyber Essentials).
• Extensive knowledge of the HMG Security Policy Framework and associated CESG (now NCSC) IA Policy Portfolio.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the technical security issues and trends impacting information security.
• Excellent understanding of information security concepts and practices concerned with maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.

Experience Requirements:
• Demonstrable experience in designing, developing, and implementing ICT security policies within an overall Information Management strategy.
• Extensive and proven track record as the corporate lead on ICT Security matters.
• Demonstrable experience in designing and managing technical security audit and accreditation activities.
• Experience and knowledge of police service IA conditions (Codes of Connection, MOPI, etc.).
• Experience in liaising with other organizations and agencies on IT security matters.
• Demonstrable knowledge of vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and security audits.

Key Skills:
• Ability to quickly assimilate information about changing technical security issues, such as Cloud-based and Cyber security matters, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills to ensure resolution.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex ICT security issues to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Highest levels of integrity with the ability to undertake sensitive enquiries with limited supervision and manage and secure sensitive material, exhibiting high standards of professionalism.
• Strong negotiation skills, both internally and externally, to facilitate the secure delivery of best value, practical solutions, and services.
• Ability to explain technical issues simply to non-technical colleagues.

We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements where suitable for the role.

If you are passionate about ICT security and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a dynamic and inclusive environment, apply now to join our team.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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