Dno Information Technology Security Officer and

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 302829**Salary**:

- £34,850 - £38,400- Posts based in London will attract the relevant London weighting.- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**:

- Higher Executive Officer**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Business area**:

- MOD - Defence Nuclear Organisation**Type of role**:

- Analytical
- Information Technology
- Internal Audit
- Security**Working pattern**:

- Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time, Compressed Hours**Number of jobs available**:

- 1Contents

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- City of Westminster, London (region), SW1A 2HBAbout the job

**Job summary**:
Do you want to be at the heart of real Defence issues and play a key role in the United Kingdom’s (UK) national security?

Established in April 2016, the Defence Nuclear Organisation (DNO) delivers nuclear capability to deter threats and protect our nation. The DNO oversees all defence nuclear business (excluding operations) and is responsible for providing nuclear deterrence; sponsoring the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (all the organisations, programmes and people that sustain the UK’s nuclear deterrent); and advising on UK nuclear policy, planning and international co-operation on nuclear matters.

The UK’s independent nuclear deterrent has existed for over 60 years to deter the most extreme threats to our national security and way of life, and that of our NATO Allies. To ensure that we have a credible and capable nuclear deterrent for as long as the security situation requires, we are building four new nuclear armed submarines - known as the Dreadnought Class - and replacing our nuclear warheads. These renewal programmes will utilise world-leading technology and are a showcase in science and engineering, highlighting the prowess of British industry.

Here at DNO we strongly believe that diversity and inclusion is not only the right thing to do but is also essential for a thriving and successful organisation. We know that diverse teams bring a wide range of perspectives, experiences and ideas, which lead to better decision-making, creativity and innovation. We have a culture where differences are celebrated and our people feel supported, included and empowered. Join us and be part of an organisation that truly values diversity and inclusion and makes a positive impact on the world.

The Strategic Systems Performance Analysis and Assessment Group (SSPAG) supports the Nuclear Deterrent through a programme of analysis, assessments and audits of key capabilities and military operations. Our assessments are central to senior decision making within the Ministry of Defence. You will be joining a small team of internal auditors who are responsible for the delivery of timely, high-quality audits and assessments. We provide evaluations of compliance and effectiveness of key Nuclear Deterrent capabilities, often at the direct request of senior decision makers such as the Secretary of State, the Permanent Secretary and the Chief of Defence Staff.

This position is advertised at 36/37 hours per week Tacos Dependant.

**Job description**:
**The role is dual purpose as both an Internal Auditor for Nuclear Deterrent capabilities and also SSPAG’s Information Technology Security Officer (ITSO).**

As the SSPAG ITSO you will advise on and deliver the group’s Cyber and Information Security activities.

Responsibilities include:

- Provide Information Technology / Digital / Cyber Security advice to the Head of SSPAG, specifically in relation to SSPAG-owned IT systems.
- Act as the SSPAG liaison with Ministry of Defence Information / Cyber Security authorities.
- Operate in co-ordination with the SSPAG Branch Security Officer to assure Information Security.
- Operate in co-ordination with the SSPAG Security Assurance Coordinator (SAC) to deliver IT Security compliance activities.
- Produce and enforce Information Security policies for SSPAG’s IT system, ensuring the protection of classified and Special Access Programme information held on SSPAG IT Systems.
- Conduct assurance activity with respect to SSPAG-owned IT systems.

As a SSPAG Auditor you will support assurance and consultation services provided to Defence operators, capability owners and senior decision makers within the Nuclear Deterrent Programme, supporting audit activity across a range of capabilities and operations.

Responsibilities include:

- Contribute to the audit team’s evaluations of compliance, effectiveness and performance of Nuclear Deterrent capabilities and operations.
- Monitor, develop and maintain the appropriate and necessary techniques, tools, data and methodologies to enable your responsibilities to be carried out effectively
- Contribute to Audit briefings, presentations and reports.

**Person specification**:
We are looking for someone with an analytical mindset, who enjoys understanding complex problems and can provide credible