CCT563 - Security Assurance Manager

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Summary of the work Carry out a range of security assurance activities for each current capability (MODNet (OFFICIAL/ Overseas/ SECRET), Mobility, O365 SPE E5 and Office 2016), ensuring services are compliant with policy and are deployed without presenting undue risk to the security of MOD information Specialist role Cyber security consultant Expected Contract Length 12 months Latest start date Wednesday 6 December 2017 Maximum Day Rate £541.67 Ex VAT Who Speclialist Work With The specialist will work with the NSoIT Project Teams and ISS Defence Assurance X X (DAIS) team, as well as liasing with relevant suppliers to achieve their project objectives. What Specialists Work On They will be required to undertake a range of Security/Assurance related technical support tasks, which will vary depending on the business need but will support the following projects: Support to future planned software upgrades (O2016/ Windows 10), MODNet Official, MODNet Mobility MODNet Secret, MODNet Overseas, O365 E5 licence capability rollout including 16 key additional Defence-wide capabilities. Skills & Experience • Information security experience, particularly in HMG departments • Knowledge of applying Information Security Policies/Procedures to large CIS infrastructure projects including Cloud based systems/technologies • Experience of producing Security documentation Nice to Haves • CESG Certified Professional in SIRO or SIRA disciplines • Experience in carrying out Security Assurance activities including Penetration -Testing and ITHC • Technical understanding of current IT technologies Work Location ISS, Building 405, Spur F2, Westwells Road, MOD Corsham, SN13 9NR Working Arrangments All tasking will take place from MoD Corsham and you are required there 5 days a week, the working day is 8 hours to include 30 minutes for lunch. Occasional day visits to other locations will be required, locations will vary and are dependent on the project deliverables. Overnight visits will only be permitted if permission is sought in advance. This individual will report to Asst Hd Cross Functional. Security Clearance DV Clearance must be in place prior to the contract starting due to the projects the individual is required to work with. No. of Specialists to Evaluate 5 Cultural Fit Criteria • Work as a team with our organisation and other suppliers • Ability to transfer knowledge Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 70% Cultural fit 10% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers 1. Please could you advise IR35 status of the role? This role is within IR35 2. This role is advertised twice on DOS is this correct? Yes. This is correct. 2 posts are required. 3. Is there already someone in post for this role? The answer is these are new roles, no one is in post for the role.