Security and Resilience Lead
Security and Resilience Lead
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Job Description
Organisation: Defence Equipment & Support
Salary: per annum (plus generous benefits)
Grade: Professional II
Working Pattern: Full time Part time Job Share Flexible Working
Contract Type: Permanent
Summary
At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy British Army and Royal Air Force. Together we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes and strive for whats next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe for today and tomorrow.
We offer 25 days holiday flexible and hybrid working enhanced parental leave schemes shopping discounts and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97% to help make work work for you.
Nationality visas and vetting: For security reasons this role is open to sole UK nationals with no prior nationalities only. A sole UK national refers to an individual who holds citizenship solely in the UK without dual citizenship or nationality from another country. Were unable to offer visa sponsorship.
This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 10 years and obtainDeveloped Vetting (DV) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you have been recruited for. If it isnt obtained or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining DV security clearance can be a lengthy process. If clearance isnt obtained within 12 months we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made.
Job description
Are you an experienced professional in protective security eager to elevate your career Do you thrive in dynamic stimulating and challenging environments If so join Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) as a security and resilience lead and make a real difference!
Youll join our F35 Lightning team which sits within the fixed wing environment of our core delivery Area. As the security and resilience lead youll support the delivery of the protective security strategy policy and governance by providing advice to senior colleagues on protective security issues and liaising with stakeholders on complex matters.
Youll deliver costeffective appropriate and proportionate protective security risk management for the UKs hosting of F35 information systems exploiting defence in depth methodology for the design and maintenance of protective security controls. Youll ensure that the facility is operated and maintained in accordance with applicable security standards including the US Joint Special Access Programme Implementation Guide (JSIG) risk management framework (RMF) based on NIST 800 requirements for security management audit and incident response as well as all applicable UK MoD standards.
Please note the successful candidate must reside within 4060 minutes of Abbey Wood and will be required to attend onsite regularly (typically 34 days per week on average) showcasing a strong commitment to achieving our security and resilience goals. Additionally there may be opportunities for occasional travel to other UK sites.
What youll be doing
- Align with relevant regulation policy and standards to provide proportional practical advice tailored to the strategic environment and advise relevant stakeholders on any residual risk.
- Ensure security and business continuity effect is delivered in alignment with organisational objectives and standards.
- Deliver threat assessments risk assessments and/or business impact analyses for the organisation using appropriate methods.
- Deliver informed / evidencebased recommendations to decision makers with a means of mitigating risk and managing issues.
- Design and support the implementation of risk reduction methods advising on residual risks and potential resolutions.
- Advise the organisation on how to deliver balanced and costeffective security and business continuity outcomes in situations with complex scope or significant risk.
- Lead on the development and implementation of security and business continuity exercise programmes.
- Coordinate activities to drive continuous improvement and encourage the sharing of knowledge and best practices
- Develop approaches to effectively report risks and engage with relevant stakeholders including those beyond the Security Profession
Person specification
To be successful with your application youll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:
- Experience in providing protective security (design and maintenance) within critical national infrastructure Government establishments or similar
If not already held successful candidates will be supported to undertake the training below:
- National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) or Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI)
- Security Risk Management
- Introduction to Audit and Assurance
In addition to the responsibilities above the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:
- Risk Understanding and Mitigation Practitioner
- Security Compliance and Assurance Supervised Practitioner
- Communicating and Influencing CSBC 3
- Managing a Quality Service CSBC 3
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave 1 day a year up to 30 days 8 bank holidays and a day off for the Kings birthday
- Marketleading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%
- Annual performancebased bonus and recognition awards
- Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
- Support for progression
- Huge range of discounts
- Volunteering days
- Enhanced parental leave schemes
Improving innovation and enriching our culture diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether youre looking for a new opportunity a next step or a helping hand as you return from a career break bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here youll find a supportive familyfriendly organisation to be a part of and if you need any assistance with your application just let us know.
Further Information
- Candidate Information Pack: and Conditions: personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessedhere.
Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments you can let us know on your online application under the section Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.
Selection Process Details
Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:
- Presift We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.
- Sift Your CV will be assessed against the following categories using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow ourguidance on CV writing for best chance of success.
- Interview If youre invited to interview youll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.
If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint in the first instance you should contact department via email:
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department you can contact the Civil Service Commission:Recruitment Complaints Civil Service Commission
Reserve Lists
Where a competition identifies more appointable candidates than there are available vacancies a Reserve List may be created for other similar roles in the Civil Service. This may be used for up to 12 months to fill the same role or other similar roles with closely matching essential criteria without further testing of merit.
Offering at a lower level
If youre not successful at interview we may offer you a role at a lower level if this is a match for your skills and experience. If this applies to your application youll be scored against criteria for the lowerlevel role and offers will be made in merit order. If you accept this position youll be able to take advantage of opportunities to develop your career as part of our team.
Employment Type
Full-Time
