Cyber Security Technologist - Coventry, United Kingdom - Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation)

Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation)
Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation)
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Coventry, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £23,793 - £27,540
  • A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
    Job grade:
  • Executive Officer
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Business area:
  • OFQUAL
  • Regulatory and Corporate Services
    Type of role:
  • Digital
  • Knowledge and Information Management
  • Other
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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About the job


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Location

  • Coventry, West Midlands (England), CV1 3BHAbout the job

Job summary:

Ofqual is the independent qualifications regulator for England. We currently regulate 200+ awarding organisations, and approx. 11,600 certified qualifications. These include GCSEs, AS and A levels, and a broad range of vocational and technical qualifications. Regulating on behalf of students of all ages and apprentices is central to how we fulfil our statutory objectives.


Due to our continued commitment and focus in relation to EDI, our inclusion and fair treatment score based on the Civil Service 2022 annual people survey ranks us 4th out of 104 participating departments.

Ofqual is a rewarding, dynamic place to work.

We offer employees the opportunity to develop within their role and progress through the organisation via a number of Learning and Development opportunities and activities.


We are in the top ten Civil Service departments for staff engagement which focuses on motivation and commitment to organisational goals and values.

Based on the 2022 annual people survey Ofqual are ranked 9th out of 104 participating departments.


Job description:


About the team


The Cyber Security Technologist will work within our Information Management team, alongside expert colleagues from our Infrastructure, Digital and Data disciplines - united by the common goals of keeping our systems online and our information safe.


_ What will the post holder be doing?_

  • You'll identify cyber vulnerabilities in our systems to ensure security is maintained.
  • You'll manage cyber security operations processes in accordance with organisational policies, standards and business requirements.
  • You'll work closely with colleagues at various levels across Ofqual, and wider government.
  • You'll keep up to date with industry trends and developments to enhance relevant skills, with a strong emphasis on professional development

Why come to work for us?

  • It is a special role, working with security experts across government, including the Government Security Group and the National Technical Authorities.
  • What we do has a national impact on education and training, affecting the lives of nearly every child in England and hundreds of thousands of adults.
  • We work with the NCSC and Cyber GSeC to protect ourselves against a range of threats, including Advanced Persistent Threats, hacktivists, and other malicious actors.
  • We have top quartile employee engagement scores across the Civil Service and employ dedicated and experienced colleagues who are leading experts in their field.
  • The unique opportunity to work with people across many professional disciplines in a small organisation of around 350 people.

Person specification:


Qualifications:


  • Have an IT qualification or practical experience or be able to demonstrate equivalent practical experience
    Behaviours:
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Changing and Improving
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Developing Self and Others

Benefits:


  • Alongside your salary of £23,793, Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) contributes £6,424 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

As a Civil Servant, you will benefit from a leading, modern employment offer which includes flexible working arrangements that support people at different stages in their lives, and pensions among the best available in the UK, as well as generous annual leave entitlements.


Other benefits you can enjoy include:

  • Organisational performance related bonus
  • Cycletowork scheme
  • Regular professional development
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives such as minimedicals, flu vaccinations
  • Employee assistance programme and occupational health
  • Free eye tests and contribution towards lenses/spectacles for VDU users, if appropriate
  • Family friendly policies
  • Interest free season ticket loan
  • Access to exclusive discounts
  • A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
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Selection process details:


  • This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
    Please note that we regret that we do not offer sponsorship opportunities at this time.
You will then be asked to provide a personal statement evidencing how you meet the e
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