Total 18 information technology job vacancies in aberdeen ab12 3le

• Serves as a Government Security Specialist responsible for the day-to-day multi-disciplined security support of classified and sensitive information as directed by the G2 Chief of Security and Intelligence.
• Establish, implement, and disseminate local plans, policy, and procedures aligned with current Department of Defense and Army instructions, directives, and policy.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive information security program, responsible for the providing guidance and direction on information security policies, processes, and procedures for C5ISR government personnel and support contractors.
• Responsible for the assisting Physical Security, Personnel Security, Industrial Security requirements of the assigned spaces.
• Oversees and manages the C5ISR Security Classification Guide (SCG) program and ensures C5ISR SCGs are compliant with policies and directives.
• Supports the Preliminary Inquiry (PI) program including training of PI authors, assisting with PI reports, and providing guidance direction in accordance with C5ISR policy.
• Collaborates with the OPSEC team on protection of classified and sensitive information.
• Conducts self-inspection of the Information Security program to assess program compliance and implements corrective actions as required.
• Implements and oversees Preliminary Inquiries (PI) and performs duties in accordance with C5ISR PI procedures.

Starting at $99,200 Per Year (DE 3)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Role

We are looking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational Teacher of Design & Technology on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave. The position will suit an experienced or newly qualified teacher.

Do you believe that there are no limits to student achievement? If so, why not consider joining our school and make a real difference to our students. Our recent Ofsted inspection (Jan 24) graded our school as good with outstanding leadership. There has never been a more exciting time to join our school community

St Helena School has a robust CPD training programme that allows our staff to flourish. In addition to internal CPD at St Helena, staff have the opportunity to work with colleagues across the Sigma Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships. Excellent support is provided by The Sigma Trust, a large and local trust of schools.

• This is a maternity cover post, fixed term until November 2025.
• Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Plan and deliver high quality, well-structured Design & Technology lessons to pupils at KS3 and KS4 level
• Deliver engaging Design & Technology lessons that are adapted and will engage students in the learning process.
• Maintain an understanding of curriculum developments in the subject
• Contribute to the pastoral work of the school through the role of Form Tutor

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

Ideally you will:

• Have experience of teaching Design & Technology
• QTS is desirable for this post but not essential with the right candidate
• Have excellent subject knowledge and a passion for inspiring future generations
• Have excellent teaching and learning practice, planning, delivering and evaluating successful lessons
• Have experience of, and commitment to, the education of the whole person promoting social and emotional well-being in addition to academic development
• Have high expectations of students and colleagues
• Be prepared to teach other areas of the Design & Technology curriculum on occasion

What the school offers its staff

Why work for The Sigma Trust, St Helena School?

We can offer you:

• A Competitive Salary
• Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

Employee benefits include:

• Excellent pension scheme
• A Health Cash Plan
• Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care plan
• Annual free flu vaccination
• Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
• Discounted cinema tickets

Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.

Further details about the role

ST HELENA SCHOOL

TEACHER OF DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY (MATERNITY COVER)

Full or part-time applications will be considered

Pay Range: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale (or Unqualified)

Actual Salary from: £30,000 - £46,525 (M1 – U3)

Start Date: 25th November 2024 or as soon as possible

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Job Purpose:

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.

Location: Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen

Duration: Permanent, 35 hours per week

Aberdeen City Council is currently in discussions with Trade Unions regarding a proposal to move from a standard 37-hour full-time working week to a standard 35-hour full-time working week.   

Please note:  A decision has been reached, in consultation with our Trade Unions, that all new vacancies will be advertised on a maximum of 35 hours per week, and accordingly, new appointments made on a contract of 35 hours per week.

Full Time

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £30,727 per annum / £15.97 per hour)

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment.

job purpose/about the role

This role's core purpose is to provide expert advice and support to improve information governance and data protection practice across the Council, and to support and deputise for the Council’s statutory Data Protection Officer when required.

You’ll be a confident communicator who is comfortable translating their expert knowledge and experience into practical, meaningful advice and support - within the context of a large and diverse organisation, you will understand the importance of building relationships and taking a partnership approach to improving practice and culture.

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

• Qualified to postgraduate level in a relevant law/information management/information governance related discipline, or significant equivalent
experience and the willingness to work toward a specialist postgraduate
qualification

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

• Demonstrable experience providing advice and support on the full range of
information governance / data protection areas in a large complex organisation
• Managing and leading multi-disciplinary teams and complex stakeholders at all
levels of the organisation
• Monitoring and contributing to budget setting processes

About Us

Please see the Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk.

Armed Forces

We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:

• have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
• looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots* aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

*"New Scots" are defined as refugees and asylum seekers who are in Scottish communities and include those who have been granted refugee status or another form of humanitarian protection, people seeking asylum, those who have been refused asylum, and those whose application has been refused but who remain in Scotland.

Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs

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Job Purpose:

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.

Location: Lochside Academy, Wellington Circle, Aberdeen

Duration: Permanent, Full Time

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £30,727 per annum / £15.97 per hour)

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment.

job purpose/about the role

To deliver quality education to assigned pupils and contribute to the professional,
corporate life of the school in relation to pupils, staff and appropriate external bodies
within the agreements of the SNCT

Lochside Academy is a school with an increasing roll. We now have several opportunities to come and join our school. Please see the link below to find out more about us. https://youtu.be/glM63vVoquU

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

Appropriate teaching qualification

Full GTC (Scotland) registration in the appropriate subject/sector, or be eligible for
such registration

PVG scheme membership – Working with Children

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

Standard for full GTCS registration

About Us

Please see Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk.

Armed Forces

We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our roles and who:

• have a disability
• are care-experienced and aged 16-29
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Role

We are looking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational Teacher of Design & Technology on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave. The position will suit an experienced or newly qualified teacher.

Do you believe that there are no limits to student achievement? If so, why not consider joining our school and make a real difference to our students. Our recent Ofsted inspection (Jan 24) graded our school as good with outstanding leadership. There has never been a more exciting time to join our school community

St Helena School has a robust CPD training programme that allows our staff to flourish. In addition to internal CPD at St Helena, staff have the opportunity to work with colleagues across the Sigma Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships. Excellent support is provided by The Sigma Trust, a large and local trust of schools.

This is a maternity cover post, fixed term until November 2025.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Plan and deliver high quality, well-structured Design & Technology lessons to pupils at KS3 and KS4 level
• Deliver engaging Design & Technology lessons that are adapted and will engage students in the learning process.
• Maintain an understanding of curriculum developments in the subject
• Contribute to the pastoral work of the school through the role of Form Tutor

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

Ideally you will:

• Have experience of teaching Design & Technology
• QTS is desirable for this post but not essential with the right candidate
• Have excellent subject knowledge and a passion for inspiring future generations
• Have excellent teaching and learning practice, planning, delivering and evaluating successful lessons
• Have experience of, and commitment to, the education of the whole person promoting social and emotional well-being in addition to academic development
• Have high expectations of students and colleagues
• Be prepared to teach other areas of the Design & Technology curriculum on occasion

What the school offers its staff

Why work for The Sigma Trust, St Helena School?

We can offer you:

• A Competitive Salary
• Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

Employee benefits include:

• Excellent pension scheme
• A Health Cash Plan
• Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care plan
• Annual free flu vaccination
• Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
• Discounted cinema tickets

Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.

Further details about the role

ST HELENA SCHOOL

TEACHER OF DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY (MATERNITY COVER)

Full or part-time applications will be considered

Pay Range: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale (M1 – U3)

Actual Salary from: £30,000 - £46,525

Start Date: 25th November 2024

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Job Description

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.

Location: Oldmachar Academy

Duration: Permanent, Full Time

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £30,727 per annum / £15.97 per hour)

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment.

Job Purpose:

To deliver quality education to assigned pupils and contribute to the professional, corporate life of the school in relation to pupils, staff and appropriate external bodies within the agreements of the SNCT

Requirements

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

Appropriate teaching qualification

Full GTC (Scotland) registration in the appropriate subject/sector, or be eligible for such registration

PVG scheme membership

Responsibilities

The post holder is expected to demonstrate:

Ability to teach the full curriculum in the relevant subject or sector, and to develop the curriculum

Ability to manage and organise classes through planning and preparing for teaching and learning

Ability to assess, record and report on the work of pupils’ progress to inform a range of teaching and learning approaches

Ability to prepare pupils for examinations and qualifications and where required, assist with their administration

Ability to contribute towards good order and the wider needs of the school

Ability to contribute to the school and council planning and improvement processes

Ability to maintain and develop knowledge and skills and contribute to the professional development of colleagues including probationary and student teachers

The Individual

See Job Profile for further details

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk.

Armed Forces

We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our roles and who:

• have a disability
• are care-experienced and aged 16-29
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs

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Job Description

A vacancy has arisen in our Planning Information and Delivery Team for an Information and Research Officer.

The post offers a variety of information and research work in support of colleagues in Planning and Economy and other Council Services, dealing with a wide range of challenging issues for the Council and its partners.

You will contribute to maintaining a corporate information and research capability based within Planning and Economy.

You should have a relevant degree, research and data analysis skills, a high level of computer literacy and the ability to manage complex databases, evaluate information and prepare reports. Customer service is an important aspect of the team’s work.

Relevant experience in the public sector, private sector, or academia would be advantageous, as would be knowledge and experience of data sets relating to the labour market and specific sectors of the economy.

This post has a minimum requirement of one reference which must be your current or most recent employer.

Fixed term for a period not exceeding 31/05/2025.

The interviews are expected to be held on 31/07/24.

Informal Enquiries Contacts - Mel Greig/Sarah Shaw 01467 539795/538368

A Privacy Notice giving you information on the data we hold on you, what we do with that data, who we share your data with and your rights under GDPR is available here.  Alternatively, we can send a copy if you ask us to by emailing askhr@aberdeenshire.gov.uk 

Requirements

The Individual

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Job Description

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this linkand the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for. If you are new to the caring profession you should check to see if it is the career for you by going to http://www.aquestionofcare.org.ukand trying their interactive video challenge.

Location: Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen AB10 1AB

Duration: Permanent. Full time

Job Purpose:

• Support continuous improvement and information governance across the range of services provided by BAC by providing a comprehensive information and data analysis service in order to identify trends, excellent practice and recommend areas where improvements could be achieved that may be of value to the organisation/service/function.
• Lead on Key Performance Indicator (KPI) development and delivery including ensuring monthly, quarterly and annual submission deadlines are met.
• Provide a comprehensive support and training service to users of BAC’s information reporting systems and processes.
• Contribute to the development of BAC’s information and digital strategy.

Requirements

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

• A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience of providing an information and data analysis service, within a similar sector or environment, e.g., public sector, adult care sector, systems with mobile device field-based users, case management systems, customer relationship management systems, etc.
• Have some experience with Salesforce or a similar complex database system.
• Experience with Business Intelligence reporting and dashboard tools (e.g. Salesforce, Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft Excel).
• Experience with Microsoft 365.
• Understanding of data governance requirements.
• Ability to travel to sites within Aberdeen City.
• PVG registration prior to being appointed.

Responsibilities

The post holder needs to be able to demonstrate an understanding or experience of:

• Provide a comprehensive information and data analysis service including data collection, inspection, cleansing, transforming and modelling.
• Build Business Intelligence reports and dashboards (e.g. Salesforce, Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft Excel) using complex formulas and queries to provide high quality information and data sets.
• Coordinate and liaise with service management over reporting and KPI requirements and submission deadlines.
• Lead on ensuring submission deadlines are met.
• Undertake research into areas identified by managers or through team self-evaluation and present findings to management teams.
• Provide specialist insight, information and data analysis related advice and guidance to managers, colleagues, operational and support staff, including attendance at meetings and representing the Digital Team on working groups.
• Lead on training users of BAC’s information reporting systems and processes.
• Contribute to data and information management, governance, data models and procedures, e.g., Performance Indicators, FOI, GDPR, British Standards, best practice guidelines, national government requirements for data sharing, data security, data retention and disposal, etc.
• Maintain and develop BAC’s Information Asset Inventory.
• Work with the organisation/managers to rectify and/or improve the accuracy of underlying data and maintain point forward.
• Liaison with colleagues in other organisations and departments (including Aberdeen City Council’s Data and Insights team).
• Contribute to the development of BAC’s systems strategy, including identifying potential opportunities for information and data related improvement, integration, rationalisation and development.
• Participate in and promote a culture of continuous improvement by utilising data to highlight trends/indicators with Managers.

The Individual

Please see Job Profile for further details.

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Job Description

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this linkand the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for. If you are new to the caring profession you should check to see if it is the career for you by going to http://www.aquestionofcare.org.ukand trying their interactive video challenge.

Location: Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen AB10 1AB

Duration: Permanent. Full time

Job Purpose:

• Have a lead role in the development and improvement of BAC’s information systems and digital devices.
• Provide a comprehensive support and training service to users of BAC’s information systems and digital devices.
• Provide an information analysis service to users of BAC’s information and digital systems.
• Contribute to the development of BAC’s information and digital strategy

Requirements

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

• A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience of supporting and developing complex information systems, ideally within a similar sector or environment, e.g., public sector, adult care sector, systems with mobile device field-based users, case management systems, customer relationship management systems, etc.
• Have some experience with Salesforce development and support.
• Experience of Microsoft 365 development and support.
• Experience with Business Intelligence reporting and dashboard tools (e.g. Salesforce, Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of data governance requirements.
• Ability to travel to sites within Aberdeen City.
• PVG registration prior to being appointed.

Responsibilities

The post holder needs to be able to demonstrate an understanding or experience of:

• Have a lead role in the implementation, development, continuous improvement, and on-going operational management of complex information systems and digital devices.
• Provide specialist digital systems related advice and guidance to managers, colleagues, operational and support staff, including attendance at meetings and representing the Digital Team on working groups.
• Liaison with software suppliers and colleagues in other organisations and departments (in particular Aberdeen City Council’s Digital and Technology teams).
• Project management including new initiatives and system upgrades.
• Contribute to data management, governance and configuration of complex data models and procedures, e.g., Performance Indicators, FOI, GDPR, British Standards, best practice guidelines, national government requirements for data sharing, data security, data retention and disposal, etc.
• Build Business Intelligence reports and dashboards (e.g. Salesforce and Microsoft Power BI) using complex formulas and queries to provide high quality information and data sets.
• Contribute to the development of BAC’s systems strategy, including identifying potential opportunities for systems related improvement, integration, rationalisation and development.
• Participate in and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

The Individual

Please see Job Profile for further details.

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Job Description

An opportunity has arisen to lead the team delivering a broad range of information, systems and improvement services for Education and Children’s Services.

You will ensure that a cycle of service level self-evaluation is undertaken and feeds into service level planning, with associated oversight of performance management within Education and Children’s Services allowing the service to take data driven decisions.

You will lead the improvement framework for Education and Children’s services, sharing your knowledge of improvement tools and co-ordinating service level change and transformation projects.

You will have the lead responsibility for the operation of the schools management information system including system support, training and implementation of new developments.

You will be the service lead for records management and data protection for Education and Children’s Services with responsibility for responses to individual Freedom of Information and Subject Access Requests.

You should have a relevant degree, considerable experience of managing a multi-disciplined team and of analysing and interpreting data to improve services. You should have experience of developing a strategic approach to service planning and delivery, and the ability to form collaborative working relationships. Relevant experience in local government or the public sector would be advantageous.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

This post has a minimum requirement of one reference which must be your current or most recent employer.

Interviews for this post will take place on 3rd July 2024.

Informal enquiries to Gillian Milne - telephone 01467 536156.

A Privacy Notice giving you information on the data we hold on you, what we do with that data, who we share your data with and your rights under GDPR is available here. Alternatively we can send a copy if you ask us to by emailing askhr@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

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The Role and Department

The Student and Academic Services Directorate provides a professional administrative support service to staff, students and potential students of Durham University.

The Academic Registrar is the head of the directorate and is responsible to the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Education) for its management. The following services fall under the remit of the Student and Academic Services Directorate:

• Academic Registrar's Office
• Curriculum, Learning and Assessment
• Student Immigration and Funding
• Student Recruitment and Admissions
• Student Registry

All of the services are based on the Mountjoy site in Durham City.

The Student and Academic Services Directorate operate a hybrid working model with the opportunity to split working at home and in the office, which is in the Palatine Centre, South Road, Durham.

The role of Student Information Systems Manager sits within the Student Information Systems Team as part of the Student and Academic Services Directorate. Working closely with IT teams the post holder will help to ensure that systems work effectively to deliver services and processes across the University.

Managing a portfolio of student lifecycle systems, the main focus of the role will be our core systems including our student records system, customer relationship system and timetabling. Helping to prioritise improvements and bug fixes in the backlog, with a strong focus of optimising the value of the dev team's work and promoting honest and transparent communication regarding capacity and capability to achieve goals.

Working closely with the Senior Student Information Systems Manager and stakeholders, the post holder will have a background in business analysis and duties will include:

• Manage the product development process.
• Identify user needs and trends.
• Ensure sprint goals/outcomes meet customer expectations.
• Develop user stories and define acceptance criteria.
• Plan releases and upgrades.
• Review feature requests in line with product roadmap.
• Identify opportunities to streamline business processes.
• Set sprint goals.
• Follow progress of work and address production issues during sprints.
• Identify improvements to our agile methodology based on results and feedback.
• Keep track of industry trends.

What you need to submit:

1. A CV and;
2. A supporting statement which gives detailed examples of how you meet all of the criteria within the Person Specification.

Contact Details

For a chat about the role or any further information please contact Nic Rowley (nicolas.).

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Interviews expected to be held on Thursday 2nd May 2024

The Role and the Department

The Student and Academic Services Directorate provides a professional administrative support service to staff, students and potential students of Durham University.

The Academic Registrar is the head of the directorate and is responsible to the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Education) for its management. The following services fall under the remit of the Student and Academic Services Directorate:

• Academic Registrar's Office


• Curriculum, Learning and Assessment


• Student Immigration and Funding


• Student Recruitment and Admissions


• Student Registry

All of the services are based on the Mountjoy site in Durham City.

The Student and Academic Services Directorate operate a hybrid working model with the opportunity to split working at home and in the office, which is in the Palatine Centre, South Road, Durham.

Student Registry deliver student focused services and business processes, such as enrolment and registration, timetabling, examinations and assessment outcomes, statutory body data returns and provision of student management information, degree certificates and academic transcripts, student letters and other documentation and degree verification.

The Management Information Officer is part of the Management Information Team which provides student data and management information to University stakeholders, both internal and external.

The main duties of the Management Information Officer include:

• Ongoing development of Power BI reports and dashboards to inform University planning and monitoring of student numbers.


• Providing student-related management information via Power BI, Excel and Access.


• Responsibility for the provision of student-related Freedom of Information requests.


• Assist with the development and implementation of student data related change.


• Assist with the University's statistical returns to statutory bodies such as OFS/UKRI and HESA and other OFS/UKRI/HESA initiatives associated with funding and student numbers

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Job Purpose:

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.

Location: Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen

Duration: Permanent, Full Time

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £30,727 per annum / £15.97 per hour)

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment.

job purpose/about the role

As a Technology Analyst in the Engineering and Operations function , your goal is to be responsible for planning, design, implement, maintain and administer the Authority’s core ICT Infrastructure including, cloud capability, voice and data network, servers and related systems. ensuing that the technical delivery outcomes are aligned to the cyber security standards including national and local initiatives. To contribute to the delivery of digital capability and infrastructure solutions including future proofing requirements to enable the design, development, testing and continuous improvement of infrastructure using a variety of technologies (including legacy systems) to deliver a robust digital experience . Input into the design of evolving the infrastructure to support a modern hybrid digital workplace. Infrastructure delivery will underpin the council ability to conduct its business and ensure seamless operation of day to day IT activities including the maintaining the availability of enable customer-facing technologies and business functions.

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

• Have experience and a record of success in improving technology and delivering secure, robust, modern architecture.
• Have a strong record of infrastructure project/ operational lifecycle management experience.
• HND/Degree in technical discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Completion of formal training in the administration of voice and data networks, Server Operating Systems, Azure , Data platforms, O365 and Active Directory
• A degree and/or relevant professional/experience in Business or Computer Science.

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

• Strong communicator who can engage with stakeholders internally as well as external partners
• Growing and developing and have a positive approach to learning
• Values everyone’s unique diverse ideas, experiences and beliefs.
• Working with technology vendors and partners to optimize value
• Effective analytical, prioritisation and negotiating skills.
• Comfortable working in a technical environment
• Addressing and resolving technical problems, and to use their relevant experience and knowledge of emerging digital technologies alongside their associated technical skills to identify and recommend solutions.
• Face new and challenging situations where a calm and controlled approach must be applied to the associated problem and an appropriate solution found.
• Strong presentation skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to structure and articulate messages effectively to different audiences at all levels.

The post holder is expected to demonstrate skills & competencies in a minimum of 3 of the following areas:

• Administration of fixed and mobile telecommunication technologies.
• Administration of Managed Wireless technologies
• Administration of switched network environment for a large organisation through either HP, Juniper or Cisco technologies.
• Administration of Microsoft Windows 11 Desktop operating systems
• Administration of Microsoft Active Directory Services
• Administration of Azure cloud and O365 platforms.
• Administration of Windows 2012 server and above
• Administration of Solaris 10 and above
• Administration of Corporate E-mail systems
• Administration of Gateway Security systems
• Administration of Endpoint Management systems
• Administration of Enterprise storage and backup solutions

About Us

Please see Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk.

Armed Forces

We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our roles and who:

• have a disability
• are care-experienced and aged 16-29
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs

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Cyber Security - Information Assurance Technician (IAT II)

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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ACI is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join our team in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD  The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring IT system compliance with all applicable laws, DoD policies, and standards.  Perform system scans, analyze results, and write necessary reports and plans. Provide Network Environment (NE) and Computing Environment (CE) support, including implementing all applicable IA vulnerability alerts (IAVA), IA vulnerability bulletins (IAVB), and technical advisories (TA). Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), System Security Plans (SSP), Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms), and other related documents to satisfy Assessment and Authorization (A&A) requirements per NIST 800-53, FISMA, Risk Management Framework (RMF) and other government guidelines, as required to achieve and maintain an ATO (Authority to Operate).

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Implement and apply technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect networks, devices, programs, and data from malicious attack, damage, or unauthorized access.

• Maintain computer systems, networks, and other related device, including implementing all applicable IA vulnerability alerts (IAVA), IA vulnerability bulletins (IAVB), and technical advisories (TA).

• Investigate IT-related security incidents to determine the extent of compromise to national security information and automated information systems. May provide intrusion support to high technology investigations in the form of network assessments.

• Researches and maintains proficiency in tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer and network vulnerabilities, data hiding and network and device security and encryption. Performs duties in support of in-house and external customers.

• Configures and validates secure systems, and tests security products/systems to detect computer and information security weaknesses.

• Generates security architecture documentation.

• Provides critical written and verbal analyses of previously generated security architecture documentation and vulnerability and risk assessments.

• Develop and implement documentation to satisfy NIST 800-53, FISMA, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements. Designs and implements Plans of Action and Milestones (POAM) to remediate findings from vulnerability and risk assessments. Provides information assurance for digital information, ensuring its confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Responsibilities include monitoring and testing of IT systems for vulnerabilities and indications of compromise, incident response and remediation, and compliance with applicable government and other external standards.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• An active DoD TS/SCI Clearance.

• Be able to obtain a Poly.

• Must have at least 5 years of interpreting and implementing DoD directives, instructions, and policies that provide direction and guidance and applying them to CE and NE.

• Knowledge of the Assessment & Authorization (A&A), and NIST RMF processes.

• Experience installing, maintaining, administering, and troubleshooting computer systems and networks.

• Experience with network security architecture to include, but not limited to firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), content filtering devices, encryption devices, and DoD Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).

• Qualified at the IAT Level II for the DoD Information Assurance Workforce, must possess one of the following certifications:  CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, or SSCP.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• An active DoD TS/SCI with Poly Clearance.

• Familiar with scanning tools (e.g. NESSUS, ACAS, etc.). Familiar with Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS).

• Technical Writing experience (creating/updating IA policy & procedure documentation).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong presentation abilities.

• Must be able to work well on independent engagements as well as within a team setting; Strong client presence and interaction abilities.

• Excellent understanding of common computing platforms, including Windows Server, RedHat Linux Server, and vendor-specific appliance support.

• Some understanding of military hierarchy.

What We Can Offer You:

- We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.

- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.

- We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.

- For over 60 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.
 

Company Overview:

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$75,200 - 158,100 USD

Information Technology / Information Assurance (IT/IA) Team Leader

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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Information Technology Management & Systems Engineering:

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and maintenance of information systems and technology infrastructure.
• Collaborate with the USG to understand their technical requirements and ensure efficient and effective system deployment.
• Manage and support the integration of various software applications, databases, and network systems.
• Evaluate and recommend hardware and software solutions to improve IT operations and enhance functionality.
• Familiarity with Domain and Enterprise technical responsibilities surrounding server roles like DHCP, DNS, CA, ADFS, ADDS.
• Familiarity with Certificate Authorities, domain certificate signing and experience with issuing and managing certificates within the environment.
• Familiarity with deployment and installation of vCenter, vSphere and utilizing virtualization in an air gapped network.
• Familiarity with deploying approved COTS & GOTS software within an air gapped network
• Familiarity with managing Active Directory OU's, Users, and Groups.

Team Leadership and Collaboration:

• Provide strategic direction, guidance, and supervision to a team of IT professionals, ensuring high performance, collaboration, and professional development.
• Foster a culture of innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Delegate responsibilities effectively and ensure the team's adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
• Mentor and coach team members, encouraging their growth and supporting their career aspirations.

Information Assurance / Compliance Reporting:

• Develop and enforce policies, procedures, and controls to safeguard sensitive information and ensure compliance with relevant security standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential security threats and implement appropriate countermeasures.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents, including investigating and resolving security breaches or unauthorized access incidents.
• Stay updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies to proactively address potential risks.
• Prepare and submit reports on IT operations, security incidents, and system performance to relevant stakeholders.
• Assist in audits and assessments of IT infrastructure and information systems to validate compliance and identify areas for improvement. Coordinate the continuous monitoring of systems, utilizing scanning tool such as Security Content Automation Protocols (SCAP) and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) or (TENABLE, NESSUS), & Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIGs).
• Execute patch management system solution and Microsoft quarterly system updates to ensure compliance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes.
• Prepare, disseminate, and maintain plans, instructions, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as well as Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) concerning the information systems and networks.

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance - willing to obtain CI Poly
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 10 or more years’ experience in information technology management, preferably in a defense contractor or military environment.
• In-depth knowledge of information security principles, practices, and technologies, including network infrastructure & security, systems engineering, encryption, and access controls.
• Familiarity with relevant security frameworks and regulations, such as NIST, DISS, RMF and FISMA.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage and motivate a team effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or CompTIA Security+ Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP).
•  Knowledge of Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019 and different flavors of Linux.

What We Can Offer You:

- We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.

- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.

- We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.

- For over 60 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.
 

Company Overview:

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$75,200 - 158,100 USD