Salary - £43,725 - £52,353 (plus a £5000 Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) pay supplement after a 3 month qualifying period)Loc.....
Salary - £43,725 - £52,353 (plus a £5000 Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) pay supplement after a 3 month qualifying period)
Location - Dundee or Glasgow
Hours - 37 hours per week
Closing Date - 7th January 2023 at 23:55
Reference - 2023-7932
Employment Type - Permanent
Overview
This is an exciting role within Digital Risk and Security where you will be instrumental in helping to drive forward the implementation of an ambitious Security Assurance programme. Working with the Head of Security Assurance, the Security Risk and Assurance Manager and team, Security Architects and colleagues across the wider Chief Digital Office, you will help ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of corporate digital systems and benefit system releases.
You will also help to support the design and implementation of cyber security controls and measures for projects within Social Security Scotland. This is a high impact role which offers the successful candidate the opportunity of making a strong, significant and positive impact to those that rely on Social Security Scotland.
The Digital Risk and Security branch are responsible for developing and leading the strategic approach to managing security risk, and for developing the operational cyber security and physical and personnel security functions for Social Security Scotland.
The branch comprises two main areas; Security Operations and Security Assurance. The Security Operations teams are responsible for cyber operations, cloud security engineering, protective monitoring and engineering, and physical and personnel security. The Security Assurance teams are responsible for security risk and assurance, compliance management and security architecture.
DDaT Pay Supplement
This post attracts a £5,000 DDAT pay supplement after a 3 months DDaT competency qualifying period. The payment will be backdated to your start date in the role. Pay supplements are temporary payments designed to address recruitment and retention issues caused by market pressures and are subject to regular review. This post is part of the Scottish Government DDaT profession. As a member of the profession, you will join the professional development scheme, currently BCS RoleModel plus
Main Duties
• Conduct regular security assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Perform risk assessments, provide recommendations for enhancing the security posture of our systems and infrastructure and ensure activities are consistent with applicable regulations and legislation.
• Participate in Security Project Design, Procurement and Implementation activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and maintain security measures.
• Stay up to date with the latest cybersecurity threats, technologies, and best practice.
• Maintain the desired cyber security posture in line with our risk appetite.
• Have experience of developing an Information Security Management system within a fast-paced environment
• Be involved in developing and maintaining incident response plans, including guidelines and procedures for responding to security incidents.
• Participate in incident response activities as needed.
• Provide cybersecurity awareness training to employees to promote a culture of security and to ensure risk or service owners can make well-informed and auditable decisions.
• Collaborate with external vendors and partners to ensure compliance with security standards and regulations.
• Development of Information Security policies, procedures and guidelines, and managing compliance.
• Leading and mentoring a small number of security staff.
Further Information
Social Security Scotland are a Disability Confident Employer. We will consider and implement any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process and during the course of your employment, should you be successful in securing a post. If you feel you may require assistance with any part of our recruitment process, please contact us at Recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot.
