Information Technology Security Officer

Information Technology Security Officer

Bristol

Permanent

Salary: competitive

Start: ASAP

An Information Technology Security Officer role has become available with a large defence business, who happen to be one the largest and highly regarded defence businesses in the world.

With various UK operations, we are looking for a Security Officer with a strong background in compliance, risk and governance surrounded IT networks and ensuring the companies processes and procedures are appropriate for the applicable projects.

Working closely with defence suppliers within the HMG sector, the ideal candidate will have a good background and understand the sensitivity around these areas.

Responsible for the general security administration of MSUK IT, Development and Training networks providing IT Security advice to Security and IT Managers as required.

This is a brand new role for the company so offers someone the ability to make their mark on the company in what is essentially a greenfield role.

Key Responsibilities:

* The responsibilities include upkeep of IT security processes and procedures, update of
* records, mustering and checking of IT holdings, general IT security correspondence and liaison
* with HMG security authorities (DE & S, ISS, NLO, ALO and DAIS) in pursuance of purpose.

Role includes

* Production and upkeep of IT Security documentation for Corporate and segregated networks including production of RMADS for these systems.
* Provide advice to stakeholders on compliance with IT Security Policies and Controls.
* Conduct annual/ periodic reviews of all IT Security documentation.
* Initiate and conduct IT Security investigations in accordance with Forensic Readiness Best practice.
* Monitor Compliance with IT Security requirements.
* Provide advice and support implementation of Security controls throughout the development phase and during implementation of any new IT systems.
* Ensure IT Policy and Process evolves in line with the IT Security threat.
* Liaison with site IT & security officers at all project sites.
* Liaison with the Industrial Security Services in pursuance of purpose.
* Conduct IT Security audits.
* Ensure that basic IT security requirements are met.
* Ensure that all Company standards, processes and procedures applicable to the project administration are adhered to and to assist in improving the processes and procedures;
* Provide general support to the IT and Security Managers.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

* Extensive experience of IT security administrative work.
* Extensive knowledge of IT networks and the security upkeep of them.
* PC skills - Word, Power point and thorough knowledge of Access database.
* Excellent organisational and IT administrative skills.
* Good interpersonal skills and ability to integrate into a small team environment.
* Knowledge and experience of Ministry of Defence security classifications, markings and general IT security procedures would be beneficial

* Familiarisation of IS027001 requirements also beneficial.

COMPLEXITY AND CREATIVITY - PROBLEM SOLVING:

* Work is generally of a routine nature following established procedures although development of new procedures and ability to generate these will be necessary

* Working with UK Gov classified up to Secret IT networks, including classified information.
* Job involves interaction with other MSUK projects and project subject matter experts in the upkeep of IT Security across all business areas.
* Effective and efficient promulgation of endorsement and or changes to IT processes and procedures within all UK project sites and MAPPS / Corporate IT Security teams will require proactive and imaginative approach.

* SPECIAL FEATURES
* Some activities may require travel in the UK and overtime working. Experience and detailed
* Knowledge of general IT security processes and procedures. Familiarisation of IS027001 requirements also beneficial.

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