Job description for Information Assurance Manager

Have you got a background in Information Assurance and are looking for a career within the Civil Service? If so, we are recruiting for an Information Assurance Manager based out of our main HQ in Abbey Wood, Bristol.

This exciting role will involve you supporting the information asset owner with the upkeep and policies documentation for use across the MoD and across the supply chain by supporting internal and external audits and assurance of information. This post will ensure information is being managed and protected in accordance with policies.

You will also have the opportunity to review security incidents, working alongside Project Security Advisors in the MoD with the prospect of working towards being a Cyber Security Assessor.

There will be the occasional travel to other MoD sites where travel will be subsidised. 

For security reasons this role is open to sole UK nationals only. A ‘sole UK national’ refers to an individual who holds citizenship solely in the UK, without dual citizenship or nationality from another country. We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship.

This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you have been recruited for. If it isn’t 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or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn.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 SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn’t obtained within 12 months.

At the SDA, we champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance in accordance with MoD policy is required to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role.

Whilst on site, you’ll experience our impressive range of on-site facilities including a restaurant and coffee bistros and free parking. Our sports facilities include a fully equipped gym and sports hall with bookable classes, as well as a squash court, tennis courts and a football pitch.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide expert advice and guidance in supporting the delivery of Information Assurance strategy, policy and solutions relevant to specialist area
• Undertake information assurance reviews and support audits and provide management information on reviews, both internally and externally with Industry Partners, presenting the findings across stakeholder groups
• Create, maintain and audit security information and records, producing dashboards to present to senior management, DNO and navy command
• Manage the controls to ensure Information Management activities is managed in accordance regulatory and relevant legislation

Person specification

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

• Relevant qualification and/or experience in Information Assurance in an organisation
• Experience of working with Office 365 toolsets including SharePoint and reporting tools such as Power BI and Excel

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

• Information Assurance – Practitioner
• Data Literacy – Practitioner
• Changing and Improving – CSBC 3
• Communicating and Influencing – CSBC 3

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £44,500, Ministry of Defence contributes £12,015 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 average employer pension contribution of 27%
• Annual performance-based 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 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/SDA-Candidate-Information-Pack
• Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-SDA-Terms-and-Conditions

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. When two (or more) candidates are on equal interview scores, positions will be offered based on the scores assessed at interview, in this order – 1st) Technical competence, 2nd) CV Review, 3rd) Behaviour one, 4th) Behaviour two.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.