Job description for Information Assurance Analyst 

Ready to elevate your career? Step into a pivotal role with Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) at MOD Abbey Wood as an Information Assurance Analyst, where your expertise will help shape the future of secure communications and cryptographic services.

You’ll join a well-established team of security professionals dedicated to delivering and assuring secure infrastructure and systems. Your work will directly support internal customers in delivering secure programmes and operations for the Ministry of Defence – making your role both vital and rewarding.

As a key member of the team, your impact will be felt across the organisation. You’ll help embed innovative technologies, automate critical processes, and enhance data management practices. We’ll support you in bringing fresh ideas and technical expertise to help drive operational excellence.

This position requires a sharp eye for detail and a methodical approach to following policy and processes. When handling sensitive and classified information, precision isn’t just important, it’s essential to maintaining the highest standards of security and integrity.

Due to the nature of this role, it is fully on-site. However, working at MOD Abbey Wood comes with a host of excellent amenities to enhance your day-to-day experience. Enjoy convenient on-site parking, a full-service restaurant, and inviting coffee bistros perfect for a quick break or informal catch-up. For those who like to stay active, our impressive sports facilities include a fully equipped gym, a sports hall with bookable fitness classes, squash and tennis courts, and even a football pitch – offering plenty of ways to recharge and stay energised.

 What you’ll be doing

• Maintain central asset management register for all items held within ABW Cryptographic Secure Area, covering several TLB’s (Top Level Budget) On behalf of the Head of Establishment
• Will act as Cryptographic Subject Matter Expert (SME) in assisting our customers in shaping and defining the requirements for cryptographic networks and equipment
• Lead Information Assurance reviews and audits internal and external with Industry Partners in line with JSP 490
• Review business processes, identify improvements, assess feasibility and recommend new approaches where appropriate and share in the community
• Identify and keep abreast of new trends in methodologies, technologies and service and analyse the role and impact of current and future technology on DE&S’ security requirements. This includes identifying all upcoming obsolete products
• Grow own technical and specialist knowledge and share this through active participation in the Information Assurance community

Person specification

To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Experience in delivering tasks in line with policy and procedures
• Experience in a security role

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Information Assurance – Practitioner
• Change and Transformation- Awareness
• Delivering at Pace – CSBC 3
• Making Effective Decisions – CSBC 3

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £36,800, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,660 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Market-leading employer pension contribution of around 28.97%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded professional 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 you’re 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 you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of – and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

Further Information

• Candidate Information Pack: https://bit.ly/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack
• Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-SDA-Terms-and-Conditions

Things you need to know

Selection process details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

1. Pre-sift – 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.
2. 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 our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success.
3. Interview – If you’re invited to interview, you’ll 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 or assessment.