ICT Technical Security Lead
Location: Police Headquarters, Exeter, Police Headquarters, Winfrith, Dorset
Salary: Grade 8 - Starts at £40,950 per annum rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £45,546 per annum
Type of Working Arrangement: Hybrid Worker - Hybrid working is a form of flexible working where workers spend some of their time working remotely (Usually, but not necessarily, from home) and some in the employer's workspace.
The Role
The Police are seeking an ICT Technical Security Lead to manage, monitor and optimise the ICT security across both Devon & Cornwall and Dorset Police.
Responsibilities include providing detailed accurate advice in the feasibility and impact of strategic and tactical changes to the ICT security, systems, and services. This will involve working with stakeholders and government bodies to promote ICT service continuity and cyber-resilience, whilst managing security incidents and recovery activities. Working closely with Information Assurance Teams, the wider ICT department and both force executives, you will lead a team of security analysts.
The ideal candidate will have a previous ICT security background, ideally with ICT security qualifications and/or business continuity qualifications (although these can be achieved following successful appointment into the role)
This as a great opportunity to not only join the police force, but to be part of one of Devon & Cornwall's largest employers and to influence the landscape of technology in policing.
This role can be based at the Police Headquarters in Exeter or Police Headquarters in Winfrith. This is a hybrid role which means there is an opportunity for regular home working.
Skills and Qualifications
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Ability to undertake and achieve ITIL Service Practitioner level certification if not held already, this should be within the first two years of appointment.
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ICT Security qualifications: -
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CISMP - Certificate in Information Security Management Principles, to be achieved within the first year of appointment, if not he already held
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CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, to be achieved within the first two years of appointment, if not already held
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Business Continuity qualification - to be achieved within the first two years of appointment, if not already held
Benefits
- A competitive salary with yearly increments.
- 25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time workers).
- Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
- Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one-off payment of £5).
- Company sick pay.
- Competitive local government pension scheme.
- Job related equipment, as required.
- Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
- Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
- Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
- Development and training opportunities.
- Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
- Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.
- Hybrid working, with the ability to work remotely at times throughout the working week (once signed off the training plan).
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Police, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.