SDA Associate Information Assurance Analyst

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MOD Corsham, Westwells Road, Corsham, Wiltshire SN13 9GB

About the job

Job summary

The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is a part of the Ministry of Defence responsible for the procurement, in-service support, and disposal of the UK’s nuclear submarines. Our work is of unparalleled strategic importance nationally and internationally, ensuring the security of the UK’s continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent, and delivering some of the most technically complex programmes in defence.

Here you’ll find a community to belong to – whether that’s alongside project teams with a shared vision or as part of an employee network of like-minded individuals. We believe that, by celebrating different backgrounds and perspectives, together we’ll achieve the extraordinary.

Discover more about our work:

We offer 25+ days’ holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of around 28.97%, to help make work for you.

Nationality, visas, and vetting: For security reasons this role is open to sole UK nationals only. A ‘sole UK national’ refers to an individual who holds citizenship solely in the UK, without dual citizenship or nationality from another country.

We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship.

This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 10 years and obtain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you have been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining DV security clearance can be a lengthy process. If clearance isn’t obtained within 12 months, we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made.

Job description

Do you have experience in Information Assurance or Cyber Security and are looking to expand your knowledge, or progress your career? If so, join us as at the SDA as an Associate Information Assurance Analyst. It’s a fantastic opportunity to form an integral part of our Information Management & Information Technology (IM&IT) function. 

Advances in information technology and digital communications are revolutionising the way we live and work, with almost every aspect of our daily life depending on technology. Effective Information Assurance and Cyber Security have delivered many opportunities and benefits and are fundamental to the business of the SDA. However, with the use of information and information technology comes significant risk and potential threats through the loss or compromise of our information, which would impact the success of Defence as a whole. 

Reporting to the IT Operations Manager and working within a small team, you’ll support the delivery of high-quality, complex IT services. You will work closely with operational teams to ensure IT security is understood and managed effectively across the systems we support. You will ensure that all matters of security are covered in accordance with relevant systems’ security operating procedures and policies. You will manage the security working groups for all systems under the scope of this post and will be heavily involved in the system accreditation process (Secure by Design). 

This post will ensure day-to-day security tasks for the systems are conducted, including but not limited to: User account requests, requests for import and export of information, reviews and audits of system security logs and audit of 3rd party supplier’s adherence against system related policies, processes, and procedures. 

As an Associate Information Assurance Analyst, you will gain experience in multiple disciplines within Information Assurance, including Secure by Design and the NIST Cyber Security Professional (NCSP) Foundation Certificate. 

At the SDA, we offer outstanding development opportunities, defined progression routes, and a host of other benefits including our ‘Smarter Working’ policy. This means that you’ll be able to enjoy a high degree of flexible working between the core hours, however due to the nature of this role you will be required on site for a minimum of 4 days per week. This gives the opportunity to work closely with key stakeholders in Corsham. 

Please note, the working condition for this role is situated in an underground facility and therefore, for health & safety reasons the successful applicant for IT Associate Information Assurance Analyst must be physically able to climb thirteen flights of stairs in the event of an emergency. 

There is potential for UK travel to other MoD sites. All travel is subject to extant MoD travel and subsistence policy. 

Due to the nature of work, this post is Reserved (open to Sole UK Nationals only) and will require the successful candidate to hold DV (Developed Vetting) clearance. 

Interviews for this position will be held in person.

What you’ll be doing

• Support the delivery of the accreditation activity within small and medium projects.
• Deliver assurance of relevant controls on the implementation of any system, activity, platform to ensure alignment with Information Assurance Policy and Standards.
• Provide advice, guidance and manage the resolution of escalated complex queries to/for projects and pan organisational teams and develop training from trends.
• Lead reviews, audits, and security surveys both internally and externally with Industry Partners and present findings.
• Support the identification and mitigation of IT system & Information Risks.

Person specification

To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Relevant qualification and/or experience in Information Security Governance and Assurance or Cyber Security.

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Information Assurance – Practitioner
• Knowledge and Information Management – Supervised Practitioner
• Making effective decisions – CSBC3
• Seeing the Bigger Picture – CSBC3

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £37,100, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,747 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• 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 options
• Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
• Support for progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of – and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

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Further Information

• Candidate Information Pack: http://bit.ly/SDA–Candidate-Information-Pack
• Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-SDA-Terms-and-Conditions

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Gary Roberts
• Email : gary.roberts138@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : gary.roberts138@mod.gov.uk

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