Cyber Assurance Coordinator

To support the delivery of the Information Assurance strategy, policy and governance by providing advice to senior colleagues on strategic issues and liaising with stakeholders on complex matters.

In managing the disparate array of activity, noting the changing demands of delivery programmes, an element of dynamic management will be necessary across the CDT to ensure equitable loading.  This may require desk officers to report to task/function leaders outside of their line management (matrix management).  Whilst the SM CDT contributes to all four functions of ISCM, the main effort is focussed on Delivery.  Whilst the maintenance of situational awareness and current tasking remains important, it should not dominate the agenda, the balance of effort should lie with the forward programme from years one to ten. 

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. 

The Cyber Assurance Coordinator is responsible for managing Cyber Security across all assets and systems controlled by the Submarine Capability Delivery Team (SM CDT). Through interrogation of systems and assets the Cyber Assurance Coordinator will provide the Operational Duty Holder (ODH) with assurance that threats to platform availability from cyber vulnerabilities will be identified early with appropriate action taken. 

The Cyber Assurance Coordinator is accountable to the RAIDO Manager. 

As directed by the RAIDO Manager, manage the delivery of Cyber Security (‘Cyber Security’ is defined as the application of technologies, processes, policies and controls to protect systems, networks, programs, devices and data from cyber-attack) across the SM CDT. 

Provide support for the implementation of any new Cyber Security Programmes designed to combat increasing cyber risks or address any security assessment recommendations.

Manage the design and delivery of any Cyber Security training requirements deemed appropriate across the SM CDT.

To liaise closely with external organisations with regards to matters or cyber security and cyber vulnerabilities.

To maintain awareness of best practice on Cyber Security issues and to provide advice on any additional security controls considered appropriate.

Manage the transition from Accreditation to Secure by design. Identify and manage changes to move to the new approach including process and policy changes

Work with stakeholders including Navy Command Cyber Capability and CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) team to address strategic Cyber Security issues and functional alignment of cyber security.

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Changing and Improving
• Leadership
• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

The post does not offer relocation expenses. 

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period. 

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed. 

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.  

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Job contact :

• Name : Stephen Brian
• Email : brian.stephen567@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk