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Job summary
The Government Security Function (GSF) oversees the delivery of protective security across Government. Our Mission is to enable Government to protect citizens and provide vital public services by understanding and managing security risks. We set the strategy and standards for Government Security, monitor departmental security performance, manage pan-government security incidents, support the delivery of key security capabilities and lead the Government Security Profession.
The Government Security Group (GSG) is the centre of the Function, based within the Cabinet Office. GSG is transforming the Governments approach to protective security to ensure it is fit to meet the challenges of the digital age. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team, with a breadth of stakeholders including in other Government departments, the National Technical Authorities and the Agencies, and to contribute to delivering improved security across Government.
The Cyber directorate within GSG is responsible for delivering the Government Cyber Security Strategy, to protect public services and improve cyber resilience across government. The team covers all aspects of defensive cyber security for Government including strategy, policy, assurance, red teaming, capability development, and the operational deliverables of incident, risk and vulnerability management. If youre passionate about protecting public services, you enjoy working in a dynamic environment with supportive colleagues, and you have a grounding in cyber security, this is the team for you.
Job description
This role will be joining the Cyber Assurance team, a critical component of the Cyber Directorate responsible for evaluating and improving cyber security across government. We have rolled out a new approach to assurance, GovAssure, which is transforming governments approach to cyber security and resilience. As part of this team you will gain a unique insight into the cyber security challenges facing government and its partners, and will work with National Technical Authorities, the national security community and industry to tackle these challenges. You will build trusted relationships with departmental delivery teams, and use your understanding of departmental context to shape implementation of the scheme. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of government, delivering a ground-breaking new approach to cyber security assurance as part of a dynamic, inclusive and skilled team.
Key areas of responsibility
The post holder will be responsible for:
- Manage the operational workflow of departments through GovAssure – ensuring that they are on track and intervening where required to bring departments back in line and reporting on progress;
- Identifying and managing emerging risks and issues early on to minimise impacts to GovAssure;
- Evaluating the success of the GovAssure scheme and identifying opportunities for improvement working with NCSC and Cyber GSeC;
- Work with the data science team on GovAssure results to identify and recommend cross government initiatives in cyber security including new policy and capability initiatives to address cross-cutting issues;
- Managing the applications used to manage reporting in and out of GovAssure;
- Building strong relationships with stakeholders across departments and National Technical Authorities;
- Contributing to government strategy, policy and cyber assurance activity through engagement with the wider Cyber Directorate team;
- You will also have the opportunity to support broader operational requirements in crisis as part of our broader surge capacity.
Our cyber posts attract a skills based DDAT pay lead. This post is subject to a DDAT skills assessed non pensionable pay lead. In certain circumstances exceptional candidates may be eligible for a higher starting salary. This post is national and the team works in a hybrid work pattern with occasional travel to London. Cabinet Office have access to a number of government offices in the UK. Please talk to us about how we can accommodate your geographic circumstances.
Person specification
Essential skills and experience:
- Experience of working with risk management or assurance
- Experience of working in national security or cyber security
Desirable skills and experience:
- Strong collaborative skills
- Confidence working with programmatic and technical information
- Experience of working with cyber assurance or cyber risk management
Level of Security Clearance required (must be SC minimum):
- SC – with a willingness to undergo DV if required.
Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Benefits
£11,029 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 which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and average employer contributions of 27%.
- A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30.
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Selection process details
Application and selection process
To apply, candidates should provide a CV and four 250 word submissions on the selected Behaviours detailed below.
Candidates will be assessed against the following behaviours in their application and at interview:
- Changing and Improving
- Communicating and Influencing
- Making Effective Decisions
- Working Together
Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be undertaken using the lead Behaviour, Making Effective Decisions. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
Expected timeline (subject to change)
Expected sift date w/c Monday 11th September
Expected interview date/s w/c Monday 18th September
Interview location – remote via Google meet
Reasonable adjustments
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
Contact Government Recruitment Service via cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Complete the Assistance required section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional.
Further information
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the ‘contact point for applicants’ section.
Please note that this role requires SC clearance, which would normally need 5 years UK residency in the past 5 years. This is not an absolute requirement, but supplementary checks may be needed where individuals have not lived in the UK for that period. This may mean your security clearance (and therefore your appointment) will take longer or, in some cases, not be possible.
Please note terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.
Any move to Cabinet Office from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
A reserve list will be held for a period of 12 months, from which further appointments can be made.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service /Disclosure Scotland on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email Info@disclosurescotland.co.uk
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Jacqueline Tomlinson
- Email : jacqueline.tomlinson@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Further information
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission at info@csc.gov.uk. For further information on the Recruitment Principles. and bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website at: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk.
