Information Security Advisor

Staffordshire Police; Stafford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law enforcement agency in Stafford seeks a motivated Information Security Advisor to ensure compliance with information security standards and manage security incidents. The ideal candidate should hold a relevant qualification like CISSP or CISM and have experience in risk management. This role offers flexible working options and various employee benefits including generous holiday entitlement and health support.

Benefits

Pension Scheme - Employers Pension contribution 21.5%

Generous holiday entitlement, plus Bank Holidays

Flexible / Agile Working

Sick pay scheme

Access to health and wellbeing support

Training and development opportunities

Free Parking at selected sites

Qualifications

• A recognised Information security qualification (e.g., CISSP or CISM) or equivalent experience in information security and risk management is essential.
• Higher level Vetting is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assurance work on various IT systems to maintain ISO27001 compliance.
• Audit areas for compliance with National Security Assessment standards.
• Assist with security incidents and training.

Skills

Information Security Management

Risk Management

ISO27001 Compliance

Decision Making

Time Management

Education

CISSP or CISM Certification

Job description

Overview

Staffordshire Police is continually striving to deliver the best possible service for the county’s residents, businesses and visitors. It is a fast-paced organisation, adaptive to modern policing needs and open to continual improvement. Everyone who works for the force has an important role to play in shaping the future of Staffordshire Police. The force seeks people who will champion new ways of working, be collaborative and agile and represent in a fair and ethical manner those that Staffordshire Police serves. For more information about Staffordshire Police please click the below link: Home | Staffordshire Police

About The Opportunity

This is an exciting prospect for a highly motivated, experienced individual to become an Information Security Advisor. A recognised Information security qualifications (e.g CISSP/CISM) or experience information security and risk management is essential. As a Security role a higher level of Vetting is required. The purpose of this role is to provide support to the Information Security Officer in carrying out:

Responsibilities

• assurance work on a range of IT systems in line with the nationally recognised ISO27001 information security standard,
• auditing different areas of the force to ensure it is compliant with the National Security Assessment for Policing standards.
• assisting with security incidents
• facilitating training and awareness
• assisting with developing and maintaining policies and procedures
• physical security reviews in accordance with national and police guidance.

With the IT and data landscape changing at a rapid pace, we need an individual who is able to cope under pressure, able to make decisions at short notice and has great time management to manage multiple task and projects. For more details about the role and requirements please refer to the role profile. Please upload your CV to apply and ensure you tailor your CV to the role profile. Further details of the key tasks, responsibilities can be found within the role profile. The competency level for this role is a Level 2.

Qualifications

A recognised Information security qualification (e.g., CISSP or CISM) or equivalent experience in information security and risk management. Higher level Vetting is required.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme - Employers Pension contribution 21.5% (Staffordshire Pension Fund)
• Generous holiday entitlement, plus Bank Holidays
• Flexible / Agile Working
• Sick pay scheme
• Fostering friendly policy
• Family friendly policies – maternity, paternity, parental leave, adoption, disability leave and carers leave
• Access to health and wellbeing support
• Eye care vouchers
• On site Gyms
• Staff associations
• Reward and Recognition
• Blue light Card
• Flexible working options
• Training and development opportunities
• Car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free Parking at selected sites
• Onsite catering facilities
• Access to Staff Networks
• Union support
• Financial products and services

Please note that applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified/experienced individuals. However prior consideration will be given to applications from individuals who are ‘at risk’ and employed by Staffordshire Police. If an appointment is made from that at risk group, the post may be withdrawn. A representative from the People Services team will notify any affected applicants. Staffordshire Police is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strives to employ a workforce that represents the community we serve. Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit. We encourage and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups which include: Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, female, people who have a disability, those who are neurodivergent and persons of the LGBTQ+ community. We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted step-In support and advice sessions. If you have the skills, experience and values, that here in Staffordshire Police we pride ourselves on, then we would welcome you to apply. For more information on Positive Action please email the team on [e-mail]. For any Recruitment queries please email [e-mail]. Note: If you are successful at interview and commence pre-employment checks this will include Vetting. See the Police vetting process via the link: Police vetting process | Join The Police (joiningthepolice.co.uk).