Head Office Security & Resilience Security Incident Team Manager

This is an exciting role within the Head Office Security team. The role provides a unique insight into the day to day operations of a major Department of State and Military Headquarters. It offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a varied, challenging yet friendly and supportive environment. The Security Incident Team Manager will manage the day to day operations of the Head Office Security Incident Management Team and may on occasion provide support to the Cyber Security lead with respect to cyber security incidents and the delivery of information, security advice and accreditation of IT systems.

The incumbent will review and update the existing standard operating procedures of the security incident management team with the support of the Establishment Security Officer and Principal Security Adviser to ensure compliance with MOD Security policy.

The post holder will undertake routine exploratory and investigative work with business units to ensure that a coherent and concise level of detail is applied to all security incidents, allowing a robust and proportionate investigation.
As the focal point for key messaging and alerts, the post holder will be required to communicate and disseminate applicable warnings, advisories and directives to stakeholders and teams across Head Office.

The post holder will also need to forge and develop a strong working relationship with other incident management teams and communities across the MOD, maintaining a strong relationship with the Joint Security Coordination Centre and the Directorate of Security & Resilience.

Other duties may include supporting the wider security output of the Head Office security team, working closely with the Head Office Establishment Security Officer and Principal Security Adviser.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

• Oversee and manage the effective operation of the Head Office Security Incident Management Team.
• Responsible for the accurate initial triage/risk assessment of all reported security incidents.
• Operate the MOD’s security incident management database to record, track, manage and analyse all reported security incidents.
• Provide security policy advice to a range of Head Office business units.
• Disseminate a range of intelligence products, alerts and warnings to business units.
• Liaison with the Establishment Security Officer and a range of branch and unit level security officers.
• Provide first line assurance on business unit response to security incidents in accordance with MOD or Head Office policy or processes.
• Provide an analysis of security incident data to identify patterns, trends or incident hot spots.

This post requires British nationality (some dual nationals may be ineligible) and Developed Vetting (DV) and STRAP clearance (or the ability to obtain). As the post holder will have access to very sensitive information, there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries and we will undertake additional security checks as part of the recruitment process. Applications from candidates with close connections to certain countries may take considerably longer to process, or in some cases will result in a withdrawal of an offer of employment. Further details will be provided at the conditional offer stage.

Whilst the MOD supports flexible working, due to the nature of this role, office attendance will be expected at a minimum of four days, with one day a week only possible on occasions where business needs can accommodate. We are unable to guarantee set days working from home, or at all.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, engaging and have a desire to make a difference within the Head Office Security team. They will be able to provide evidence of good communication and interpersonal skills combined with a calm and analytical approach enabling them to articulate the issues so that decisions can be made under pressure. A willingness to learn, develop, adapt and be flexible are key requirements. The role provides significant opportunity to develop stakeholder engagement and leadership skills and due to upcoming changes, the ability to shape future development of the team’s approach and outputs.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of working in the Government Security profession, or experience of working in a customer facing environment.
• Experience or knowledge of working with sensitive information or material.

Essential Criteria

• IT skills (knowledge of Excel, Outlook, Word).
• A dynamic, charismatic, people focused good communicator.

This post requires British nationality (some dual nationals may be ineligible) and an Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. As the post holder will have access to very sensitive information, there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries and we will undertake additional security checks as part of the recruitment process. applications form candidates with close connections to certain countries may take considerably longer to process, or in some cases result in a withdrawal of an offer of employment. Further details will be provided at the conditional offer stage.

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing
• Managing a Quality Service

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• The post does not offer relocation expenses.
• External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.

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Job contact :

• Name : Troy
• Email : HeadOffice-Estates-Security@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk