Security Advisor
6 Months
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£18/hr PAYE + Holidays
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I am looking for a Security Advisor with a strong administration background to join our client, BAE Systems, in Preston.
As a Security Advisor, you will be carrying out a range of tasks in support of the delivery of the Information Security/IT service. Due to the nature of the role, we need someone who holds SC clearance. On the job training will be provided.
Role Responsibilities
Typical duties include:
- Assists with the delivery of Information Security IT activities that are aligned to the business objectives and overall company strategy.
- Maintains relationships with key stakeholders and customers to ensure their requirements are met, this includes one to one liaison, setting expectations and working to clear service level agreements.
- Contributes to the development and delivery of system documentation.
- Supports the administration processes for formal audits on data, products and services; and example task is collecting evidence.
- Problem solves by interrogating data and documentation to identify process issues and where possible provides solutions.
- Carries out data modelling activity such as creating reports and conducting basic analysis.
- Ensures that data and records are appropriately managed by updating documents in Microsoft packages and related systems. This includes supporting the management of department budgets and finances.
- Gathers data from a number of sources and feeds the information into their team and managers in the form of reports and presentations.
- Supports the testing of new applications by following clear guidelines and instructions.
Leadership Responsibilities:
- Is generally working to SFIA level 1
- Has a good understanding of their capability and is considered professional competent.
- Discharges the duties associated with their role under supervision.
- Carries out communicated to stakeholders as required.
- Interacts effectively and confidently with the Customers, Managers and Vendors as required.
- Has experience in resolving incidents and problems.
- Uses foundation diagnostic and analysis techniques to identify the root causes of issues.
Typical Knowledge, Skills and Qualification Requirements
- Awareness of business unit policies and processes.
- Experience of working in a Security environment.
- Strong I.T skills and the ability to work with information within a security governance framework (NIST)
- Intermediate use of Microsoft Office Packages (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc)
- Ability to gather and analyse data pulling together reports and delivering presentations
- Knowledge of working with networks / systems / software packages related to cyber security controls in use across the business
- Strong Stakeholder engagement and management in a challenging environment
- Critical thinking with excellent attention to detail
- Previous experience working within the defence industry advantageous
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