IT Security Co-Ordinator
- Employer
- Amey
- Location
- Leyland
- Salary
- £25000 - £45000 per annum
- Closing date
- 5 Mar 2020
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- Sector
- Technology & Digital
- Hours
- Full Time
- Flexibility
- Set hours
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Job Details
About Amey
Are you looking for an IT Security Co-Ordinator role? Here at Amey we are recruiting for an IT Security Co-Ordinator to identify IT/cyber threats and plan/implement security measures to mitigate and protect client information and data from deliberate attack/theft and corruption. Based at our offices in Buckshaw, Chorley, supporting 1500 users across 300 MoD sites, you will be working in a team of 20 IT professionals.
Required Experience
- 2-5 years' experience operating as an IT security coordinator, managing security aspects of IT projects/solutions relating to business systems development, network infrastructure and system interfaces in medium to large scale organisations.
- Experience of working in environments where security aspects of the design are a fundamental to the solution.
- Experience in office/business infrastructure mobilisations, system development and business deployment; focusing on security aspects of their design.
Experience of working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
Previous knowledge
- Knowledge of Government IT security standards, practices and procedures; including Risk Management and Accreditation Document Sets (RMADS), Good Practice Guides (i.e. GPG13) and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) legislation.
- Knowledge of IT/cyber security standards, e.g. ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials.
- Knowledge of IT security vulnerabilities, e.g. phishing, malicious hacking/denial of service attacks, spyware etc. and tools/processes used to manage them.
- Knowledge of network infrastructure, end-user hardware and system applications from a cyber security vulnerability aspect, such as:
- Business Information systems, e.g. Work Management systems.
- End user devices; PC/Laptop and Mobile devices; including accompanying operating systems.
Network security hardware, e.g. firewalls and network routers.
Key Duties
- Assist with the creation, review and publication of all IT security policies; including RMADS and ISO27001 accompanying all strategic and tactical IT solution
- Prepare security reports and technical information supporting any security aspects associated with solution design.
- Investigate security breaches and carry out any corrective actions and recommendations identified.
- Identify any risks/threats associated with IT/cyber security, defining appropriate risk strategy for each.
- Assess all identified IT/cyber risks and threats, developing plans to minimise their impact on the business and supported solutions.
- Manage and maintain Bulk Data Controls, Good Practice Guide measures, Data Protection Impact Assessments and Statement of Applicability returns.
- Support the design, build and testing of security measures designed to mitigate security vulnerabilities.
- Support the defining of business continuity and disaster recovery planning following security breaches.
- Represent IT security at key stakeholder security meetings as necessary.
- Effectively communicate IT/cyber security expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
- Set and continually manage cyber security measures with team members and other business stakeholders.
- Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of key IT solutions specifically, with regards to Security Accreditation
Salary and Benefits
This is a band C role and a competitive salary is on offer.
Additionally you will receive a contributory pension, 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays), and access to a range of Amey savings
Company
About Amey
We place great value on our people and the contribution they make to our business, that’s why we aim to offer a competitive benefits package to all of our employees.
Working for Amey you will receive a competitive salary and will be able to join our contributory pension scheme. In addition you will be entitled to Company sponsored life assurance and a generous holiday entitlement. You will also be invited to join Amey Choices which offers a range of flexible benefit options and offers additional benefits available throughout the year. Amey is an equal opportunities employer.
- Website
- http://amey.co.uk/
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