System Security Officer

Job Description

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BDUK is seeking a System Security Officer to work alongside Information Security Advisers and IT System Administrators to manage the information assurance aspects of classified assets and systems. The role will be expected to: create baseline procedures and manage access to ensure that only authorised and correctly cleared individuals have access; construct and oversee a robust information management system; work with system administrators to ensure that classified systems are available in line with customer requirements; conduct security audits of the systems, and provide assurance to the BDUK Security Leader.

Role Activities

• Coordinate the accounting of all classified accountable material across BDUK.

• Provide oversight and guidance on information management to system users.

• Contribute to the development of access control procedures to ensure that appropriate levels of security assurance are achieved.

• Management and control of access of classified systems.

• Formulate a classified information management plan to ensure that information is managed in accordance with Boeing and UK Government requirements.

• Liaise regularly with system users, BDUK Information Security Adviser and IT System Administrators.

• Perform security audit of information assets held in both electronic and hard copy to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability is maintained.

• Contribute to the development of information governance and risk management structures and processes.

• Assist in the integration of information assurance activities with the BDUK Defence Monitoring Team.

• Engage with stakeholders to ensure that the system is utilised to its utmost to meet business goals.

Typical Qualifications/Education

• Relevant information security experience.

Knowledge/Competences

Essential:

• Knowledge and understanding of MOD and Government information security policy, standards and guidance.

• Understanding of classified asset accounting techniques and practices.

• Understanding of systems and security verification, validation, testing and evaluation approaches.

• Ability to analyse the security aspects of business risks

• Pragmatic approach to the recommendation of security controls.

Preferred:

• Experience of working with IT System Administrators.

• Experience of auditing IT systems in a secure government environment (MOD) would be a distinct advantage.

• Information assurance experience.

• Experience of participating in developing security solutions in response to customer requirements.

• Detailed understanding of data protection controls and practices.

• Knowledge of computer security audit and investigative techniques is desirable.

General:

• Experience of working within a multinational matrix management environment / structure and a large-scale, complex international organization, but also within small teams, would be highly advantageous.

• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage own workload with limited day-to-day supervision, butt know when to seek assistance/escalate.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills with ability to adapt depending on audience; ability to explain technical issues in simple language to non-technical consumers is essential.

• Ability to contribute to cost, schedule adherence, and technical performance trade-offs.

• Clear task focus with ability to separate out and communicate key elements from extraneous detail.

Other Information:

The successful applicant must have an active, or be eligible to obtain, Security Cleared level (SC) UK Security Clearance.

All information provided will be checked and may be verified.

Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.

Important information regarding this requisition: This position does not have sponsorship approval. This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will be expected to undergo a SECURITY CHECK.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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