Field Army - Secure By Design & Information Assurance Support

Ministry of Defence; Andover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government defense organization is seeking a motivated Senior Executive Officer to work on information assurance activities within the Army. This role involves managing and securing systems and networks while developing cyber security skills in a supportive environment. The successful candidate will support and direct policy formulation and compliance efforts, ensuring the Army’s information risk is effectively managed. A strong focus on risk management, assurance, and compliance is key for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in information assurance activities.
• Knowledge of NIST Cyber Security Framework.
• Strong communication skills for risk management.

Responsibilities

• Support assurance of Army managed systems.
• Implement Army IA and cyber security policy.
• Assist in risk management methodologies.

Skills

Cyber security

Risk management

Information Assurance

Policy formulation

Job description

The Army has a vacancy for a motivated Senior Executive Officer (SEO) to work on information assurance activities such as Secure by Design (SbD), risk management, policy formulation and compliance in support of in-service equipment with the Field Army. This post delivers 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 in Field Army fulfil their obligations to appropriately secure the systems they are responsible for so that they can operate as expected.

You will support 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.

The successful candidate will be required to:

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
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)
Assist Field Army Equipment in articulating their Information Assurance and Cyber Risk to inform Risk Management and Balance of Investment decisions for current capabilities
Work with the Deputy PSyA 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
Line management responsibility for x1 Higher Executive Officer (HEO)

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