WP1446 Certification Lead for Verify

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Who Speclialist Work With The specialist will be working with the identity standards and fraud prevention team in the GDS identity assurance programme. This includes two identity advisors and two identity fraud analysts. They will be working independently on the project, but will be involved in regular face to face meetings and team collaboration in order to share and incorporate essential knowledge into the model. What Specialists Work On Work package to review existing certification process for the national digital idenitty scheme. This will include interviews and feedback from Government Digital Service, Certified Companies, relevant acceditation bodies. Options analysis and recommendations on redesign and expansion of certification model in line with existing and future plans for the national identity scheme. This will include assessment of needs, role of government and other relevant organisations in the UK and internationally. Where the Work Takes Place Government Digital Service, The White Chapel Building, 10 Whitechapel High Street, London, E1 8QS. Early Market Engagement Working Arrangements Work no more than two (2) days a week from 9am - 5.30pm, for 6 months. Expected to use conference capabilties, google hangouts, email, Slack and other channels to keep in contact with the team when working remotely. Will produce technical documentation and options papers, as well as attending team meetings, such as stand-ups, planning and retrospectives. The intermediaries legislation doesn't apply to this engagement: this is out of scope for IR35. Work Location Government Digital Service, The White Chapel Building, 10 Whitechapel High Street, London, E1 8QS. Security Clearance SC clearance is essential; DV would be advantageous Additional T&Cs Cabinet Office (CO) Travel and Subsistence (T&S) Policy will apply. All expenses must be pre-agreed with between the parties and must comply with the CO T&S Policy. Skills & Experience Minimum five years experience to show: An understanding of certification models for assessing identity related digital and technology services Minimum five years experience to show: A background in information assurance, security, audit and certification Minimum five years experience to show: An understanding of the identity assurance and identity standards for UK government Minimum five years experience to show: Experience of passing on knowledge in a clear and structured manner Minimum five years experience to show: Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment Nice to Haves Minimum five years experience to show: Experience implementing a certification model(s) for an existing digital service Minimum five years experience to show: Previous experience working in or working closely with a government department Minimum five years experience to show: Previously audited or worked on an identity related service during audit Minimum five years experience to show: Experience of public/private sector relationships Minimum five years experience to show: Demonstrable knowledge of security risks to digital identity services No. of Specialists to Evaluate 3 Cultural Fit Criteria Collaborative worker, with a good approach to knowledge sharing Committed to team working and open to team feedback Enjoys working in an open and transparent environment Willing to work according to Agile practises Adaptable and keen to expand knowledge base Assessment Method Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 65% Cultural fit 15% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers Budget range £750