Information System Security Officer

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.

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;

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.

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions
• Leadership
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace

• 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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Job contact :

Name :
Dan Barrett
Email :
Daniel.Barrett251@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team :

Email :
DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk