Communications Security Senior Officer - Belfast
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Job summary
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The ComSec (Communication Security) Team provide services to HMRC in respect of secure communications and provides management, assurance and accountability for Rosa, Crypto and STRAP services. The ComSec Team will additionally provide:
* Support
* Training
* Guidance
To ensure that HMRC is compliant with IS4, Rosa Acceptable Use Policy and Behaviours, and the STRAP security requirements. You will work with national, strategic and local Estates representatives; key business stakeholders both nationally and locally to ensure that HMRC have adequate local governance over the daily use of Secure Enclaves housing secure networks and associated material, maintaining our security standards.
HMRC continue to build new regional facilities where Rosa and STRAP networks will be housed. Experience of the design and build of these facilities is required.
Duties will include:
• Management of one or more HO level staff.
• Leading, as subject matter expert, on several areas of security activity including security incidents.
• Facilitating access to all HMRC sensitive locations.
• Providing advice and guidance to HMRC on specific security issues as they arise.
• Networking with key external stakeholders; HMRC Security teams, and other experts within the wider security community to maintain an accurate overview of business change and ensuring that Cabinet Office and relevant Authorities security policies are applied appropriately.
• You will be required to undertake a range of duties to support and cover other ComSec team leaders when required.
• Support the landing of Security standards and protocols.
Job description
Rosa:
The Post will hold one of the mandatory senior Rosa roles and be responsibility for the provision of advice, guidance on security governance and assurance matters for Rosa within HMRC.
Working with both internal and external stakeholders, they will build and maintain effective relationships. They will work closely with the Rosa Service Organisation Senior Security Officer representing HMRC.
We are looking for an influential team player who will take an active role in making change happen, in extending the team\\\'s influence and building further on the team\\\'s existing strengths.
STRAP:
STRAP is a regime that regulates access to sensitive intelligence material which requires more protective handling that is afforded by the standard arrangements for government assets.
The role will include, but not be limited to :
* Maintain the security and integrity of all STRAP enclaves and material;
* Providing advice and guidance on STRAP matters;
* Providing updates and management information to Senior Stakeholders;
* Management and assurance of STRAP information, systems and documentation in accordance with national regulations.
Crypto:
The role of Crypto Sub-Account Holder for HMRC. Their role will entail:
• Provision of learning and support to departmental crypto holders and users
• End users must abide by IS4 standards
• Carry out investigations and take appropriate action
• Be responsible for reporting cryptographic incidents, losses, etc. and supporting any follow-up investigations via HMRC\\\'s Crypto Custodian.
Person specification
This post requires a minimum security level of Security Check (SC) Security Clearance. The successful candidate will need Developed Vetting (DV) or willingness to apply.
This post requires (British nationality (some dual nations may be ineligible))/(British, Australian, Canadian, New Zealand or United States nationality (some dual nationals may be ineligible)) and Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. As the post holder will have access to very sensitive information, there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries and we will undertake additional security checks as part of the recruitment process. Applications from candidates with close connections to certain countries may take considerably longer to process, or in some cases result in a withdrawal of an offer of employment. Further details will be provided at the conditional offer stage.
Essential Criteria
* Stakeholder management skills
* A background in security.
* An understanding of risk management practices.
Desirable Criteria
* A recognised security qualification OR Member of the Security Institute
* A recognised Management of Risk qualification (any level)
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £44,110, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £12,778 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs.
We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days.
* Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues\\\' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary.
* Family friendly policies.
* Personal support.
* Coaching and development.
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Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Strengths and Experience.
How to Apply
As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following:
* A name-blind CV including your job history and previous experiences.
* A 750-word personal statement. Your personal statement should show how you meet the essential criteria.
Please complete a separate statement (Max 250 words) for the Desirable Criteria where applicable. This is not essential for the role but may be considered by the vacancy-holder where candidates have the same scores at sift or interview.
Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
We acknowledge that AI can assist you in your application. Find our guidelines here.
Sift
At full sift your CV and your Personal Statement will be assessed, with the successful candidates being invited to interview.
We may also raise the score required at any stage of the process if we receive a high number of applications.
Interview
During the panel interview, you will be assessed on Experience and Strengths.
This is an example of a strengths-based question.
\\\"It is often said that the customer\\\'s needs should come first. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?\\\"
There is no expectation or requirement for you to prepare for the strengths-based questions in advance of the interview, though you may find it helpful to spend some time reflecting on what you enjoy doing and what you do well.
Interviews will take place via video link.
Sift and interview dates to be confirmed.
Eligibility
Please take extra care to tick the correct boxes in the eligibility sections of your application form. We understand mistakes sometimes happen but if you contact us later than two working days(Monday-Friday) before the vacancy closes, we will not be able to reopen your application for you. If you do make a mistake with your eligibility form, please contact us via: - Use the subject line to insert appropriate wording for example - \\\'Please re-open my application - (insert vacancy ref) & vacancy closing date (insert date)\\\'.
To check that you are eligible to apply for this role, please review the eligibility information before submitting your application.
Reserve List
A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles - if this applies to you, we\\\'ll let you know via your Civil Service Jobs account.
Criminal Record Check
Applications received from candidates with a criminal record are considered fairly in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice and the Recruitment of ex-offenders Policy.
Merit List
After interview, a single merit list will be created, and you will only be considered for posts in locations you have expressed a preference for. Appointments will be made in strict merit order in line with the set number of roles in each location.
Reasonable Adjustments
We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our recruitment process. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
* Contact the UBS Recruitment team via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Complete the \\\"Assistance required\\\" section in the \\\"Additional requirements\\\" page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you\\\'re deaf, a Language Service Professional.
Additional Security Information
Please note: in addition to the standard pre-employment checks for appointment into the Civil Service, all candidates must also obtain National Security Vetting at Security Check (SC) clearance level for this vacancy. You will normally need to meet the minimum UK residency period as determined by the level of vetting being undertaken, which for SC is 5 years UK residency prior to your vetting application. If you have any questions about this residency requirement, please speak to the vacancy holder for this post.
Important information for existing HMRC contractual homeworkers
Please note that this role is unsuitable for contractual homeworkers due to the nature and/or requirements of the role.
Additional Information
We are looking into ways to enhance the applicant experience.
As part of our legitimate interests, we are testing the use of new technologies such as automation and/or Artificial Intelligence in the assessment for CV, personal statement and behaviour statement.
Please note that for this specific vacancy, this testing may run in parallel with our standard assessment process and will not influence or determine the outcome of your application in any way. You can read the Civil Service Jobs and HMRC Privacy Notices for more information about our lawful basis for processing your personal data and HMRC\\\'s use of AI.
If you don\\\'t want your data to be used as part of the trial, please send your Application ID and the Vacancy Reference to
Terms and Conditions
Customer facing roles in HMRC require the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English and/or Welsh where required. Where this is an essential requirement, this will be tested as part of the selection process.
HMRC has a presence in every region of the UK. For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations.
The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. The evidence you provide in your application must relate to your own experiences.
Any instances of plagiarism or other forms of cheating will be investigated and, if proven, the relevant application(s) will be withdrawn from the process.
Recording of interviews is prohibited unless explicit agreement is sought in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulations.
Questions relating to an individual application must be emailed as detailed later in this advert.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant\\\'s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
New entrants will join on the minimum of the pay band.
Please note that, if you are applying for roles on a part-time basis, the salary agreed will be pro-rata, reflective of the working hours agreed within your contract.
If you experience accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the \\\'Contact point for applicants\\\' section.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).
See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission\\\'s recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).