Data Security Officer
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Job Description
Role: Data Security Officer
Department: Digital Data and Technology
Location:Carbrook Sheffield
Salary:
Hours:37
Contract Type: Temporary for 12 months
We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Security Officer to join our Digital Data and Technology Team on a temporary basis for 12 months.
Key responsibilities:
- Effectively translate and accurately communicate security and risk implications to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
- Effectively manage stakeholder expectations and demonstrate flexibility in their approach adapting to stakeholder reactions to reach consensus.
- Advise on developments to security properties alongside assessing implications of new technologies.
- Coordinate the development and maintenance of System Information Risk Assessments (IRAR).
- Assist with the development implementation and maintenance of data security policies and procedures in support of the NPCC Community Security Policy.
- Act as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) within DDaT providing advice and guidance on all matters relating to data security.
- Support the review and monitoring of compliance with the Force Data Security Policy portfolio and the requirements of the NPCC Community Security Policy HMG Infosec Standards National/Local Accreditation requirements and National Codes of Connection.
Skills and experience:
- Degree in a related discipline or comparable work experience of working with systems and applications in a security architecture capacity 2 years).
- Effective communication skills including presenting and sharing information with audiences
- across a wide array of technical expertise culture and seniority.
- Experience of practical implementation of data security access control and data protection principles and legislation.
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of security concepts and can apply them to a technical level in conjunction with designing effective policies.
- Proven track record working either independently or as part of a team to solve technical problems in the delivery of an effective product.
- Experience of working on projects and/or knowledge of the lifecycle of a project (Experience skills training).
Skills and experience as documented in the role profile need to be evidenced in your application to be considered for interview
For more detailed information relating to the role skills and experience for this role please click here to view the role profile.
What we offer:
We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better worklife balance some of which are listed below:
- A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme
- Generous annual leave allowance
- A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity paternity and adoption leave
- Flexible working arrangements including flexitime and hybrid working
- A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness Integrity & Trust
- Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police
- Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7 offering confidential support and advice
- Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card Company Shop Cycle to work scheme
- Committed to embedding sustainability: South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy()
- Membership to the Sports and Social Club
- Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks
Eligibility:
Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 5 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a prerequisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.
Appearance & Standards:
South Yorkshire Police is committed to striking a proportionate balance between selfexpression and the need to maintain role sensitive professional standards in dress and appearance. Officers staff and volunteers of South Yorkshire Police are permitted to have tattoos visible whilst on duty provided the tattoo is not considered to be unacceptable or otherwise inappropriate. Tattoos will be reviewed as part of the recruitment and selection process.
Smarter ways of Working:
South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables South Yorkshire Police to provide an outstanding service to the community.
There are 3 different categories as part of this which are: Fixed Field and Hybrid.
This role has been evaluated as a hybrid role.
Hybrid:Applicable when thework can be undertaken at any location whether that be a SYP building or from home.
South Yorkshire Polices Key Values:
At South Yorkshire Police we have 3 key values which run through everything we do Fairness Integrity & Trust the attached document details the key behaviours we expect all employees to adhere to.
Contact details:
For further information about the role please contact: Jamie Smith on
Closing Date: 14th April 2025
Closing dates are not normally extended other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made between the Talent Acquisition Manager and the Line Manager for the role.
How to apply:
Please click Apply
Candidate Information:
Please note that should you be successful at the interview stage and before appointment the relevant preemployment checks are required. These include references medical clearance vetting clearance and sickness absence criteria check.
Diversity & Inclusion:
Applications are particularly welcome fromfemale and ethnic minority candidates.
It is really important to us that the department represents the community we serve in order for us to provide the best service utilising a range of backgrounds experience and skills. We support and value all officers and staff and the unique experiences they bring to the role. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from these valuable underrepresented groups.
If you are from an underrepresented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer please contact our dedicated team on
In addition we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours.
Internal Candidates:
This vacancy is temporary therefore you must have the support of your current Line Manager to apply. If you are a permanent member of staff this would be classed as a secondment opportunity. If you are on a fixed term contract you must contact the Talent Acquisition Team before applying.
Please ensure that you and your current line manager complete the attached consent email the completed form to the hiring line manager with the role title and the closing date stated in the subject of your email.
Without support your application will not be considered any further.
The decision to make all adverts temporary for a fixed term of 12 months is due to the financial position. As the financial position becomes clearer it may be that we can make some of these posts permanent without the need to run a second recruitment process equally they could be ended sooner than the 12 months.
Documents to Review:
For the Police Staff Recruitment Vetting Handbook PleaseClick here
For Application Guidance and Tips PleaseClick Here
For the FIT Values of South Yorkshire Police PleaseClick Here
For Secondment Approval PleaseClick Here
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
