Job Vacancy Security Risk Analyst

Security Risk Analyst

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

DWP have been undertaking an ambitious technology transition over the past few years, and there is still a long way to go.

If you join us a Security Risk Analyst, you will develop your skills and understanding of the security tools and techniques used by DWP, while contributing to core security deliverables which keep millions of people protected.

You'll get involved with change and governance, influencing security standards and governance boards, considering findings from across the wider cyber security teams and making recommendations that influence big decisions.

DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society.

You'll help change the face of public services used by nearly every person in the UK, at key moments in their lives. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us.

Delivery. Work. Projects.

As a security Risk Analyst, you will focus on a mix of proactive risk assessments and day-to-day challenges, including:

• Assessing new engagements to ensure they are pitched at the right level for the team's involvement.
• Collaborating with delivery teams to understand existing security controls, identify gaps, and work with Cyber Security Risk Managers (CSRMs) to frame and mitigate risks.
• You help deliver 1st line risk identification, assessment, remediation and treatment of risks.
• You will identify controls and make recommendations to address security vulnerabilities and control weaknesses in project and ad hoc engagements.

You will need the skills to:

• Undertake basic risk assessments with supervision and direction. Supports some complex risk analysis as part of a team.
• Understand the strategic drivers being delivered by Digital Security Risk Management (DSRM) ensuring new requests and asks are pitched at the appropriate level.
• Remain alert to emerging issues and trends which might impact your work area. Seek out and share experiences to develop knowledge of the team's business area.
• Work with others to identify areas for improvement and simplify processes to use fewer resources. Encourage ideas for change from a wide range of sources.
• Understand your own level of responsibility and empower others to make decisions where appropriate.
• Analyse and use a range of relevant, credible information from internal and external sources to support decisions.

It would be useful to have, or be prepared to work towards:

A BCS Certificate in Information Security Management Principles (CISMP), or equivalent qualification, knowledge, or experience of physical, technical and environmental security controls, information security management, information risk, people control, software development/ lifecycle, disaster recovery, investigation forensics and cryptography.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool and Newcastle-upon-Tyne. whichever is most convenient for you.

Hybrid Work: We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly. We work a hybrid model, with some time at home and some time in a hub with the team.

Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £36,545

Pension: You'll be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%, worth up to £10,587.

Holidays: You'll get a generous leave package starting at 24 days rising to 26 after one year, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave.

Our broad benefits package is built around your work-life balance and includes:

• Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days
• Hybrid working: some time in a hub with the team, some time at home
• Family-friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Working in an award-winning environment and culture
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

Process.

Stage 1: Application

Stage 2: Interview

We know how valuable your time is. We have a clear and succinct hiring process with only TWO STAGES.

Click apply now to see the full job description and get started with the next step in your career at DWP Digital.