Job Description

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 (CASD), and delivering some of the most technically complex programmes in defence. At least one of four nuclear-armed submarines, supported by smaller attack submarines, is on patrol at all times: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

At the SDA, we strive to Support, Deliver and Aspire and put out values at the heart of our recruitment process. We believe that everyone should feel comfortable to be themselves and be supported to do their best work. As part of a diverse and inclusive workforce, our team will find a community to belong to. We believe that, by celebrating different backgrounds and different perspectives, together we'll achieve the extraordinary.

Job description

Are you passionate about safeguarding information and shaping the future of cyber security within the Ministry of Defence? Do you thrive in roles where precision, policy, and protection intersect?

This exciting opportunity places you at the heart of information assurance, where you'll support the Information Asset Owner in maintaining and developing key policy documentation used across the MoD and its supply chain. You'll play a vital role in ensuring that information is managed and protected in line with established policies, contributing to both internal and external audits and assurance activities.

As part of your journey, you'll also gain exposure to security incident reviews and collaborate closely with Project Security Advisors within the MoD. This hands-on experience opens the door to progressing toward a future role as a Cyber Security Assessor.

Occasional travel to other MoD sites will be required, with travel costs subsidised to support your mobility and engagement across the organisation.

Hybrid and flexible working can be considered for this post but will need regular workplace attendance due to security constraints. Candidates are encouraged to discuss options with the recruiting line manager before submitting an application.

Responsibilities:

Lead a team of Information Assurance analysts to ensure high quality work is delivered that meets the needs of the business and required standards Provide expert advice and guidance in supporting the delivery of Information Assurance strategy, policy and solutions relevant to specialist area Provide expert advice and guidance in supporting the delivery of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning Lead the testing of relevant controls on the implementation of any system, platform or infrastructure to ensure alignment with security architecture and policy Act as Security Accreditor/Assurer to ensure all networks and systems are compliant with policy. Providing appropriate advice and guidance when gaps are identified and escalate where appropriate Undertake information assurance reviews and lead audits and provide management information on reviews, both internally and externally with Industry Partners, presenting the findings across stakeholder groups Lead the development and delivery of the accreditation/assurance activity within projects, acting as a Security & Information Risk Advisor Review business processes, identify improvements, assess feasibility and recommend new approaches where appropriate and share in the community Manage the controls to ensure Information Management activities is managed in accordance regulatory and relevant legislation

Person specification

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

Degree in a related area or relevant experience within cyber or information assurance Experience of leading teams Demonstrable experience of leading cyber and information assurance in a complex project
While not required, your application would benefit from holding one or more of the following:

Professional membership with a recognised body, supported by externally validated evidence of professional development ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management - Foundation NIST Cyber Security Professional (NCSP) - Foundation Certificate ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management - Practitioner, Lead Implementer, or Lead Auditor

Behaviours

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

Making Effective Decisions Changing and Improving

Technical skills

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

Information Assurance - Expert Data Literacy - Practitioner

Benefits

Alongside your salary of 66,000, Ministry of Defence contributes 19,120 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

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 employer contribution of 28.97%

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.

At Sift,?you will be assessed against the following;

Experience:

Personal Statement - This should be a maximum of 1000 words that sets out your motivation for applying and shows how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable requirements for the role.

Behaviours:

Making Effective Decisions - CSBC4 Changing and Improving - CSBC4

Technical Competencies:

Information Assurance - Expert Data Literacy - Practitioner
At Interview,?you will be assessed against the following;

Behaviours:

Making Effective Decisions - CSBC4 Changing and Improving - CSBC4

Technical Competencies:

Information Assurance - Expert Data Literacy - Practitioner
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 66,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bristol BS34 8JH