eIDAS Technical Contractor

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Summary of the work Stakeholder engagement; working with the Head of Assurance and others to represent ICO ensuring that our stakeholder engagement on eIDAS is technically informed Review and maintenance of QTSP processes Horizon scanning Breach reporting; contribute when any relevant breach of security or loss of integrity concerning a trust service is reported Specialist role Cyber security consultant Expected Contract Length 2 years Latest start date Saturday 1 June 2019 Who Speclialist Work With This role will sit within the Assurance department, responsible for Codes and Certificates. There will be an element of the following as part of this role: Stakeholder engagement Technical review and maintenance of our QTSP processes Horizon scanning - maintaining an up to date technical knowledge of trust services. Breach reporting What Specialists Work On The ICO are looking to enhance our technical capabilities in the area of electronic identification and trust services. We want to recruit a specialist contractor to serve as the ICO’s subject matter expert for associated standards relating to electronic signatures, qualified digital certificates, electronic seals, timestamps and other authentication mechanisms. Reporting through our assurance team but working closely with other teams such as Investigations, Tech Policy, Advice Services and others you will be the ICOs principal technical contact on eIDAS - ensuring that relevant timely guidance is provided as necessary to effectively conduct our role as UKs eIDAS Supervisory Body. Skills & Experience • Degree or relevant professional qualification (preferably in computer science or related subject) or relevant work experience demonstrating that level • Significant experience in a technology post such as research, development, testing, network architecture, software or system administration or cybersecurity • Up to date, expert knowledge of current trends and practices relating to the use of digital signatures, digital certificates, electronic seals, timestamps and other authentication mechanisms • Knowledge of trust service concepts and practices • Knowledge of threat and risk assessment processes and practices, as applied to information security • Excellent analytical and research skills demonstrating an ability to identify emerging IT issues and technologies. • Good verbal communication and presentation skills including the ability to explain technical matters to a non-technical audience. • Ability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team. • Ability to travel to meetings and events in the UK and overseas (possibly outside office hours). Nice to Haves Substantial relevant experience in the field of trust services or electronic identification (Desirable) Work Location Wilmslow, Cardiff, London, Edinburgh or Belfast Working Arrangments This contract is offered initially for a two-year period on an initial basis up to a maximum of 46 days invoiced per year and total contract value of no more than 48k per year without prior agreement. No. of Specialists to Evaluate 15 Cultural Fit Criteria • Ambitious • Service Focus • Collaborative Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 40% Cultural fit 20% Price 40% Questions from Suppliers 1. Is there a current incumbent, do you have a budget and is this role considered inside or outside of IR35 please? There is no one currently in the post.There is a budget for this role.We would discuss the circumstances and options available at the time of offering the post to ensure that our and the individual's tax obligations are met. 2. Hi, how many days per month/per week are you looking for the person to work? 46 days maximum in a year means that you are looking for a person to work circa 4 days a month, is that right understanding? Yes, however we would be flexible.