The Northern Ireland Assembly Commission is recruiting for the following permanent position:
IT Security Officer
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Salary range: £69,032 - £71,083
NEW ROLE
The IT Security Officer (ITSO) is a highly skilled and specialised role responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the Northern Ireland Assembly Commission’s (the Assembly Commission’s) information security policies and procedures in order to ensure information security and compliance with legislation and best practice.
The ITSO will endeavour to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all data and information systems, by protecting them from all threats. The ITSO will collaborate with Information Systems (IS) Office teams and the Data Protection and Governance Officer to align security practices with regulatory requirements and business objectives. They will take a lead role in safeguarding the Assembly Commission’s information assets and ensuring a proactive stance against evolving Cyber Security threats. The ITSO will have a key role in strengthening the Assembly Commission’s defences and fostering a security-conscious culture across all business areas.
We offer a supportive and rewarding working environment. We also offer hybrid working and have a number of family friendly policies.
You will enjoy a range of employee benefits designed to reward your hard work. In addition to your competitive salary, we offer excellent pension provision where you contribute 7.55% of salary and the employer contribution rate is 34.25% of your salary.
We also provide a generous 25 days annual leave entitlement on joining and this increases by one day per year up to a maximum of 30 days. We also offer 12 public and privilege holidays per year.
You will be invested in and have the opportunity to avail of a variety of learning and development activities, starting with our Getting On-Board programme. You will be able to participate in health and wellbeing initiatives including access to support via our Employee Assistance Programme. We also offer free on-site parking.
For more information and to apply, visit our website: https://niarecruitment.org
Le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais agus le cur isteach ar phost, tabhair cuairt ar ár láithreán: https://niarecruitment.org
Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 12 December 2025
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity in employment and welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of gender, marital or family status, religious belief, political opinion, disability, age, race, nationality or sexual orientation. Applications from young people (people under the age of 35) and people from minority ethnic communities are particularly welcomed for this post.
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