Nmc Cyber Incident Responder - Skelmersdale, United Kingdom - Police Digital Service

Police Digital Service

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Skelmersdale, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

As a member of the Cyber Incident Management team, you will respond to immediate security threats that may impact our client network.

You will be responsible for timely and appropriate action related to reactive / proactive cyber events, incident investigation and threat intelligence triage.

The NMC team's goal is to detect, analyse, investigate, and respond to cyber security incidents using a combination of cutting-edge technology and a strong set of processes.

You will work with staff across the organisation, typically with cyber threat teams and client liaison officers to ensure security issues are addressed quickly upon discovery.

About Police Digital Service*We exist to harness the power of digital, data and technology to enable UK policing to better protect the communities it serves.

Ours is a team of experts in commercial services, technical assurance, data, digital transformation and innovation, with a unique experience in policing and national programme delivery.

The National Management Centre (NMC) is part of Police Digital Services and provides visibility and control of information risks for policing.

It supports the 24x7x365 nature of police operations, providing a threat detection and response capability for digital services before, during and after cyber-attacks, enabling stakeholders to understand and proactively manage risk across the technology estate at both the national and force level.

Why Join us?

Balance is important and we want you to take time off to recharge so we offer 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years of service.
We care about your wellbeing we have an employee assistance programme that offers not just welfare benefits and counselling at the end of a telephone line but also discounts.
We want to help you plan for the future so we offer an excellent pension scheme and life assurance cover.
We want you to be able to put your mind at rest regarding your health offering remote GP, mental health and physiotherapy appointments via video consultation.

Key Responsibilities

The first line of response for all reactive Cyber related activity regarding the UK National Police Forces
Accountable for initial impact assessment of Information, events and Intelligence relating to forces, following playbooks and processes within a timely manner.
Once Impact assessment complete, responsible for engaging relevant stakeholders, e.g., Shift Lead, Incident Lead or Threat Intel Specialist
Responsible for ensuring initial engagement direct with national police forces
Must be in tune with situational awareness across national police forces. E.g., Change, Problem, Incident, Network Architecture, Critical Asset lists.

What you need to succeed in the role

Essential

Knowledge of various security methodologies and processes
Business acumen: Knowledgeable in business strategy and the drivers of organisational performance, including the impact of recommendations you make.
Knowledge of the current Threat landscape
Communication: Excellent ability to translate complex issues to the relevant audience, both verbally and written.
A genuine enthusiasm and drive to work within Cyber Security Motivated and ambitious to work on your own initiative without needing direction
Strong attention to detail
Ability to multitask, prioritise, and manage time effectively
Excellent interpersonal skills and professional demeanour
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications

Desirable

Experience working in a fastpaced operational environment
Experience working within a team
Experience in internal and external stakeholder management and engagement
Completed Intelligence Analysis course (e.g., NIAT, RISC UK or similar) or willingness to work towards.

Working Arrangements
This role operates on a 24/7 shift rotation throughout the year. You will be required to work shift patterns (Shift allowance applies - rate to be confirmed)

This is a hybrid role and regular travel to the Lancashire office will be required.

Job Type:
Permanent

Salary:
£45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year