Cyber Security Governance & Assurance Specialist

Job Description

Job title: Cyber Security Governance & Assurance Specialist

Company: BT

Job description: Security isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind when you think of BT, but when it comes to keeping everyone safely connected, We Are The Protectors. We deal with thousands of cyber-attacks every day, so that millions of people can safely go about their daily lives and run their businesses. We deliver vital work at scale, with real breadth and impact. We connect for good.
You’ll be joining a specialist security team that is a trusted partner to governments worldwide, protecting critical national infrastructure and committed to the safety and security of our nation and global communities. Our mission focused work is innovative, inspiring and technologically challenging in a way that makes every day different and stimulating. We provide the opportunity to work on rare projects, with exciting tools and brilliant people. Everyone has access to unparalleled professional and personal development opportunities and your contribution is always valued.

You’ve got opportunities

BT’s Defence security team have an exciting new role available, supporting and developing secure practices within one of our key customer contracts. This will suit seasoned professionals or emergent talent, giving the opportunity for the right person to put their mark on a large new project. You’ll learn from those around you and be part of a friendly team, where flexible working and good work-life balance is always valued. So, what are you waiting for?

What you’ll do:

• Provide security leadership and assurance for a specific BT Defence customer contract.
• Act as the primary security contact, interfacing with your peers within BT and our partners.
• Work with the existing team to understand the security requirements, ensuring deliverables are planned and aligned to the wider contract schedules.
• Undertake threat assessments and risk assessments.
• Select and apply security controls from baseline control sets.
• Direct the delivery and maintenance of the security accreditation.
• Follow and embed Secure by Design and Secure in Depth principles through delivery and in-life.
• Manage the through life Security Management Plan and ongoing assurance of the service.
• Manage IT Health Checks (ITHC’s) and associate corrective plans.
• Manage and lead operational risk relating to people, information, assets, revenue, and reputation, to ensure compliance with relevant security requirements.
• Provide security advice and direction to stakeholders within BT and our external customer(s).
• Be a key representative at Security Working Groups (SWG).
• Work with our security operations team to ensure alignment and support from existing processes.
• Be a security ambassador for our company, our customers, and our team.

You’ll definitely:

• Already hold or be capable of achieving and maintaining the required security clearance (SC as a minimum).
• Have a proven track record in security and information risk management.
• Have experience in the generation and presentation of security documentation (RMADS, Security Cases, SyOPs etc.).
• Be capable of influencing and transferring expertise to enable change whilst maintaining compliance to secure working requirements.
• Understand that that Defence assurance is going through a transformation and the need to adopt Secure by Design and Secure in Depth principles.
• Have the opportunity to develop your Defence knowledge & information assurance skills, learning from those around you.
• Have knowledge and experience (preferred) of the following security standards – ISO27001, MoD JSP604, 440 & 490, NIST Cyber Security Framework, NIST 800-53-r5; NIST 800-37.
• Be excellent at stakeholder management and be able to work with (and provide security support to) peer SMEs from other disciplines.
• Be self-motivated and proactive, taking responsibility for your own work, but with the opportunity to ask for help when necessary.
• Be enthusiastic, with a hunger & desire to learn.
• Promote security best practice and awareness.

You might even:

• Be experienced in working in major public industry sectors e.g. Defence (MoD) and/or HM Government departments or agencies.
• Have a NIST Cybersecurity Professional certification.
• Have a NCSC Certified Cyber Professional (CCP) Information System Security Manager and/or Security & Information Risk Advisor certification or background.
• Have a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification or background.
• Have a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification or background.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary and on-target bonus plan
• Flexible and smart working
• Training and development opportunities
• Competitive share options and pension scheme
• Access to discounts on BT & EE products
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays)
• 3 days paid volunteering a year
• Location: Bristol
• Weekly Hours: 37.5
• Salary: Competitive
• Position Type: Full-time
• Contract: Permanent

Why us?

Security isn’t always the first thing that people think of with BT, but it is one of the fastest growing parts of our global organisation. We protect our networks from more than 6,500 cyber-attacks each day, invest over £40m in research each year and employ more than 3,000 people – which makes us the largest private cyber security employer in the UK. With incredible opportunities to learn, develop and grow your skills, we’ll invest in you, nurture potential and shape your future – whatever your background or experience.

We are at the top of our game and this is your chance to join us. You’ll be joining a global company operating at the forefront of the information age: BT employs 90,000 people in 180 countries. With huge scale, we’re capable of achieving great things, striving to be personal, simple, and brilliant for our customers whilst creating an inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds can succeed. Diversity makes sense for us, for our customers and for our future. We value different perspectives, skills and experiences, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Empowered, challenged, supported and rewarded, our people are the key to our success.

Play your part. Make a difference. We are the Protectors.

About BT

We’ve always been an organisation with purpose; we connect for good. You can trace this back to our beginning as pioneers of the world’s first telecommunications company. At our heart we’re a technology company with research and innovation in our bones and a desire to be personal, simple, and brilliant for our customers – those are the values we live by whilst also creating an inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds can succeed. Our pursuit of progress over the past 180 years has established BT as a strong, successful brand, with huge scale capable of achieving great things. From supporting emergency services, hospitals, banks and keeping economies around the world online, safe and secure, to delivering large scale technology infrastructure like the creation of BT Sport. Today in this fast changing, always on, digital world our purpose remains true. Yet the market conditions, regulation and competition we face are tougher than ever before. So if you have the drive, optimism and resilience to help propel us forward we’ll offer unrivalled personal development, a wealth of opportunities to learn, experience new things and pursue new careers. If that’s you and what you’re looking for, we’d love you to be part of our future.

Security is one of the fastest growing parts of our global organisation. We are protecting our networks from more than 6,500 cyber attacks each day, investing over £40m in research each year – and in employing nearly 3,000 people, we’re also the largest private cyber employer in the UK. With incredible opportunities to learn, develop and grow your skills, we’ll invest in you, nurture your potential and shape your future – whatever your background or experience.

In today’s world, safe and secure digital connections have never been more vital. You’ll be joining a global company operating at the forefront of the information age: BT employs 90,000 people in 180 countries. With huge scale, we’re capable of achieving great things, striving to be personal, simple, and brilliant for our customers whilst creating an inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds can succeed. Play your part. Make a difference. We are the Protectors

Expected salary:

Location: Bristol Area

Job date: Fri, 12 Jan 2024 01:34:10 GMT

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