Army Secure By Design & Information Assurance Support

Ministry of Defence; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government defence department in England is seeking motivated Secure By Design & Information Assurance Support Higher Executive Officers to work on information assurance activities. The role involves supporting cybersecurity policies and managing information risk, providing opportunities for career progression and professional development. Applicants should possess strong communication skills and engage effectively with stakeholders across multiple IT systems.

Benefits

Training courses provided

Flexible working practices

Career development support

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with stakeholders across government.
• Experience in risk management methodologies.
• Capacity to work efficiently across multiple IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the formulation and implementation of Army IA and cybersecurity policy.
• Assist in managing Army Information Risk.
• Work with the SEO IA to ensure compliance and governance.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder engagement

Information assurance knowledge

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Job description

Overview

We are seeking 3 motivated Secure By Design & Information Assurance (IA) Support Higher Executive Officers (HEOs) to join us working on information assurance activities such as Secure by Design (SbD), risk management and compliance in support of in-service equipment within Field Army and operated by the Tri-Service Joint Aviation Command and in support of Home Command its 6 subordinate organisations and Arms Length Bodies (ALB's).

These posts are an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to develop and progress their careers, working within the inclusive and innovative Cyber and Security team, part of the Information Directorate within Army Headquarters, a diverse and highly capable workforce.

These roles deliver assurance on the digital and information capabilities the Army currently operates (through to disposal) and articulate & supports improvements on how the Army defends, protects and reduces its information risk, across the digital enterprise. In this role, you are an integral part in protecting the UK against external and internal threats, providing assurance that capability leads and Senior Responsible Owners fulfil their obligations to appropriately secure the systems they are responsible for so that they operate as expected.

You will support the Senior Executive Officer (SEO) IA in securing Army owned, managed and operated systems, capabilities and networks. The role offers the opportunity to develop cyber security skills, develop your management knowledge and expertise in a challenging yet supportive environment, whilst working with a tight-knit team of like-minded professionals.

Secure behaviours play an integral role in protecting both the UK, and our Armed Forces, against external and internal threats. Through this role, you will have the opportunity to develop a broader understanding of the security risks facing the Army across the cyber domains. You will also become a member of the Government Security Profession, and there are further opportunities for continued professional development.

We are recruiting for the following roles -

• Secure By Design & Information Assurance Support
• Secure By Design & Information Assurance Support Joint Aviation Command
• Secure By design & Information Assurance Home Command

Main responsibilities

Support and direct the formulation and implementation of Army IA and cyber security policy. Support external and internal risk management methodologies such as the National Institute for Standards & Technology (NIST) Cyber Security Framework (CSF).

Work with the SEO IA on the management of Army Information Risk, and the processing of Risk Balance Cases to manage non-compliance with policy and Risk Appetite. Support the IA lead for Army in providing Governance, Assurance & Compliance across the Army Digital Enterprise.

Responsibilities by Command/Area

• Secure By Design & Information Assurance Support
  • Support the assurance of In-Service Army managed and operated systems, capabilities and networks to ensure continual assurance through to Out of Service Date & Disposal.
  • Assist Field Army Equipment in articulating their Information Assurance and Cyber Risk to inform Risk Management and Balance of Investment decisions for current capabilities.
  • Advise of the appropriate secure disposal (including Gifting) and removal from service of capabilities.
• Secure By Design & Information Assurance Support Joint Aviation Command
  • Support the assurance of In-Service JAC managed and operated systems, capabilities and networks to ensure continual assurance through to Out of Service Date & Disposal.
  • Support and direct the formulation and implementation of Army IA and cyber security policy.
  • Assist JAC in articulating their Information Assurance and Cyber Risk to inform Risk Management and Balance of Investment decisions for current capabilities.
  • Support the transfer of Capability from Director Programmes or elsewhere to JAC to ensure that risk is properly managed and compliance maintained.
• Secure By design & Information Assurance Home Command (Andover / Aldershot)
  • The Army PSyA Branch is located at the Army Headquarters in Andover and Home Command is located in Montgomery Lines, Aldershot. The expectation is that this post will be based at Andover, but as it develops the role will spend 50% of the in office time at Aldershot or other Home Command locations.
  • Support the assurance of the development, delivery and operation of Army managed and operated systems, applications and assets that fall within Home Command to ensure continual assurance.
  • Assist Senior Responsible Owners in articulating their Information Assurance and Cyber Risk to inform Risk Management and Balance of Investment decisions for current capabilities within Home Command.

Requirements and expectations

If you are a strong communicator able to engage with stakeholders across government, work efficiently and at pace, across multiple IT systems and security classifications, we need you!

These posts are an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to develop and progress their careers. Appropriate training courses will be provided to ensure the candidate has the skills and knowledge required to perform the role. The MOD offers support and development in your career, including training as part of your role. In the Army we are passionate about delivering great things for our people. But we also know you will have a life outside of work; we respect your priorities and are committed to flexible working practices to give you freedom to balance work and life.

Travel and location

Occasional travel within the UK will be required but this will rarely demand overnight stays. The post for Home Command has defined locations (Andover / Aldershot) with potential in-office time distribution as described above.