Information Security Officer
Job Title: Information Security Officer
Salary: The starting salary is £71,503, which includes allowances totalling £2,841.
The salary is broken down as £68,662 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £75,638. Plus, a location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Salary: more than Spine Point 1- Band U and consideration will also be given to awarding an additional allowance or salary negotiation, for an exceptional candidate.
Location: The primary Met Location for this role will be either Hendon, Sidcup, or Bow. Travel across the Met estate, to attend meetings as required by the business, is expected.
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Policing London is a hugely complex challenge that evolves every day. To make sure the Met is up to the task, we need the right IT and systems across our organisation. As an Information Security Officer, you will help to enable us to do our best for the London area. Join us and play your part in making London the safest capital in the world and delivering ‘More Trust, Less Crime and High Standards’.
As a member of the Met, you will also enjoy great benefits including annual leave, civil service pension arrangements, maternity/paternity support, as well as being part of a continuous leaning culture.
Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT)
DDaT provides the Met with information and communications technology (ICT) and digital and data services to help frontline officers and staff do their jobs more efficiently, keeping up to speed with developments in technology and make recommendations for new equipment and systems that will help modernise policing.
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.
DDaT is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We support hybrid working, and the Hiring Manager will be happy to discuss arrangements for this role.
Job Purpose
- Fulfil the requirements of the Information Security Officer (ISO) role as described in the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (Information Management – Information Security Officer).
(https://www.college.police.uk/app/information-management/information-assurance#:~:text=IA%20provides%20the%20mechanism%20by,managed%20effectively%2C%20collectively%20and%20proportionately.)
- Fulfil the requirements of the Communications Security Officer (COMSO) as described in HMG Information Standard #4 (Protective Security Controls for the Handling and Management of Cryptographic Items).
- The COMSO is responsible for manging Cryptographic Policy which includes Board-level commitment for adherence to the Standard.
Key Role Responsibilities
- Lead the Information Assurance Unit in delivery of services and prioritisation.
- Ensure that Continuous Professional Development for professional qualifications is supported for team members including the Government Security Profession skills framework and other information security industry standards.
- Represent the Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) on information risk matters by providing information risk advice and assurance throughout the Met.
- Escalate information risk issues to the SIRO where necessary and appropriate and advise SIRO on the same.
- Work with Head of Cyber Security and wider Digital, Data and Technology (DDAT) and other colleagues to continually develop and evidence controls in relation to the Systems Assurance for Policing (SyAP) Maturity Model.
- Manage the Security Incident Reporting function for the Met.
- Provide SME Information Assurance inputs to corporate projects and general information security advice to the organisation.
- Manage a programme of third-party information risk audits based on ISO27001 methodology.
- Ensure information and cyber security policy and associated business standards development is progressive, maintained, current and aligns with Met strategic direction, Community Security Policy, and National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and Police Digital Service (PDS) Standards.
- As Communications Security Officer (COMSO), ensure that Met handling, management and storage of NCSC issued Cryptographic material is compliant with HMG Information Standard #4.
- Proactively engage with the wider Met to deliver Information Security Awareness, Education and Behaviours training (and associated materials).
- Identify and champion best practice industry standard information security tooling and software.
- Chair the Information Assurance & Cyber Security Working Group.
- Represent the Met at Police Information Group (PIAG), Police Information Assurance Forum (PIAF) and other national forums where required.
Additional Information
Hybrid Working
Hybrid Working available in line with the MPS Hybrid Working Policy.
How to apply
Click 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 to show evidence to support your suitability for this role based on the Essential criteria stated. (Personal Statement 1000 words maximum).
Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. The application review for this vacancy will commence w/c 18th November.
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence Interviews w/c 2nd December.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 18th November 2024.