Information Security Advisor

Information Security Advisor

Contract Length: 12 months

Location: Salisbury – 4 days/week on site

Security Clearance: Active DV clearance + Sole UK national

Minimum requirement:

This role will provide support to the CISO largely working to the Deputy CISO. Duties will include leading network and application testing and subsequent remediation activity working with Dstl’s IT suppliers and Dstl’s assurance leads. Supporting policy / process generation and review. Provision of cyber security advice and best practice to the wider security community. Support to security practitioners within the Operations area, interpreting CISO strategic direction and intents into pragmatic risk balanced decisions. Advising on Cyber Risk Assessments and Cyber Improvement Plans.

Essential:

• The successful applicant will have a knowledge and experience of multi-site IP based networks, their operation, protection and monitoring.

• Experience of securing public cloud infrastructure and / or operational technology.

• An ability to communicate complex ideas succinctly and clearly in writing and verbally.

• Experience in making sound decisions based on business risk.

• Exposure to operating in a secure / defence environment.

• Experience in Cyber Risk Assessments and Cyber Improvement Plans.