IT Security Officer
Working in policing has never been more challenging as we work together to make our communities safer. This is your opportunity to take on a role with pride and confidence, inspiring change in our communities. Exciting challenges lie ahead – new digital technologies and alternative ways of working are transforming the way we protect our communities and bring people to justice.
As the IT Security Officer you will own the IT Security function, monitoring technical controls, detecting and responding to IT security incidents in support of the ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management System. You will provide expert Security Architecture advice to Technical Architects and Project Managers. You will be responsible for the implementation of pragmatic, proportionate, cost-effective cyber security controls. You will need to identify new and emerging technologies and evaluate how these can be used securely to improve communication. You will be responsible for the supervision, training and development of the IT Security Analysts.
Essential skills:
- Proven ability in providing a high quality of service that meets stakeholder needs whilst remaining within legal and policy frameworks.
- Effective communication skills, dealing with customers and stakeholders at all levels.
- Deep technical understanding of IT systems and appropriate technical qualifications such as Security+, CEH, CCNA, MCSE. Must be familiar with Cloud and Mobile technologies.
- Ability to proactively identify process gaps or potential gaps and plan and implement initiatives to manage.
- Must have capability to travel to different locations across both Forces and undertake all assignments in a timely manner. Due to the requirement to work flexibly, unsocial hours and personal safety for lone working; public transport may not be available or suitable at these times. For this reason a full UK driving licence is considered essential.
Desirable skills:
Subject matter expert in IT Security. Hold a degree in Information Security or equivalent qualification such as MSc Information Security, CISSP, CESG Certified Professional etc. or have substantial practical experience in the information security arena.
If you have not held residency in the UK for the last 5 years, we will not be able to process an application from you.
If you have any questions about the job please email Tracy Ryder on Tracy.Ryder@thamesvalley.police.uk
If you are an ‘at risk’ member of staff, please apply directly to the At Risk Recruitment Mailbox with your REI form and do not submit your CV.
Please attach a CV to apply for this role
TVP as an employer contribute 17.5% of pensionable pay into a member’s pension pot.
As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 30 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. For more information on our benefits, please visit the supporting you page, via the link at the bottom of the advert.
If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 22103. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 2nd February 2025.
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