Information Assurance Manager

Job title:

Information Assurance Manager

Company

Metropolitan Police

Job description

Job Title: Information Assurance ManagerSalary: The starting salary is £51,196, which includes allowances totalling £2,841.The salary is broken down as £48,355 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £52,730. Plus, a location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.Location: Hendon, Lambeth, and Kilburn. Blended Working. There is an expectation that the successful candidate will be required to attend Hendon, Lambeth, Kilburn Police Station or a Met Estate location as and when required up to a maximum of 2 days a week.“Keep checking Oleeo / Met Careers on a daily basis for new and exciting opportunities being released to join DDaT – Data Office!”Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working arrangements, including part time working, job share or carers and career break returners. We also support blended working, and the hiring manager will be happy to discuss arrangements for this role.The Commissioner and Management Board have determined that the Met will be a data driven organisation. This means treating our data in the same way we treat our people, methods, and technology, as a strategic asset.The Data Office is the single place of accountability across the Met that:

• Owns and drives the data compliance and analytics agenda.
• Brings together the accountabilities that are currently dispersed across the Met business areas.
• Consolidates and further develops existing Met data and insight services.
• Enables data sharing and collaboration to serve the public and external partners.

Job PurposeThe Information Assurance Unit is the focal point in the MPS for all Information Assurance, Security and Risk matters. The unit provides advice on Information Assurance, Security and Risk and ensures implementation of all necessary policies, procedures, and other measures in compliance with the NPCC Community Security Policy and National Codes of Connection for Police systems and other appropriate standards. The unit is also responsible for the development and implementation of information security policies and procedures in accordance with:

• The

(SPF) * Security standards, produced by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and obtained via the Police Digital Service (PDS)

• The College of Policing’s Authorised Professional Practice (APP) for Information Assurance;
• National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) standards
• The business needs of the Met

Key Role ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be assigned to the following areas:

• System Assurance
• Physical Security
• Procurement Assurance

The successful candidate will be expected over time to demonstrate aptitude in all areas of Information Assurance, including:

• Assurance of local information systems
• Providing information security advice to the wider organisation
• Providing information assurance input to Procurement Services
• Undertaking Physical Security Inspections
• Development and implementation of information security policies and procedures in accordance with the Cabinet Office Security Policy Framework (SPF), National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and Police Digital Service.

How to applyClick the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via a detailed CV, Personal Statement, and online application form. Your personal statement (1000 words maximum) should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills, experience (see Essential and Desirable Criteria) demonstrates your suitability for the role. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on the 9th of August 2024.Essential For The RoleEssential For The Role, e.g. qualifications, licenses, languages, trainingEssential Criteria

• The willingness to learn and understand information risk.
• Risk Assess given scenarios applying appropriate and proportionality through context.
• Use excellent communication and influencing skills to convey complex issues to senior officers and stakeholders at all levels and drive improvement.
• A proactive, flexible, and self-driven approach to tasking
• The ability to work effectively within a team.

Desirable Criteria

• Certificate in Information Security Management Principles (CISMP)
• ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
• Any relevant risk or audit qualification
• 2 years’ experience in Information Security, Information Assurance, IT Security, Information Systems, or related risk assessment disciplines

Reports ToSenior Information Assurance ManagerCandidate Information PackAdditional InformationDisability Confident StatementThe Met is committed to being an equitable (fair and impartial) and inclusive employer for disabled people, striving to have a diverse and representative workforce at all levels. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and long-term conditions, ethnic minority groups and women.As a Disability Confident employer, the Met has committed to making disability equality part of our everyday practice. We ensure that people with disabilities and those with long term conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.The Met is committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to ensure disabled applicants can perform at their best. If you need any reasonable adjustments or changes to the application and recruitment process, we ask that you include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence.Please note, if you are applying for a police officer role or to become a police community support officer (PCSO) or designated detention officer (DDO), there is a minimum requirement that you must pass a job-related fitness test (JRFT) at point of entry. This does not apply to police staff roles. Find out more about

Expected salary

Location

Hendon, North West London – Kilburn, North West London

Job date

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 01:39:12 GMT

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