Security and Information Risk Advisor
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Essential Requirements
- A desire to work in the field of information security and to learn and develop skills in a growing profession;
- Ability to work independently and meet clear deadlines;
- Ability to plan and prioritise activities;
- Ability to complete tasks to a high degree of accuracy;
- Ability to influence and motivate others including management engagement to promulgate correct security working practices;
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to encourage a culture of information risk awareness;
- Analytical skills with the ability to provide solutions;
- Good communications skills, both written and oral;
- Good customer facing skills;
- Ability to maximize the use of windows based applications including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Desirable Requirements
- An awareness of The HMG Security Policy Framework and associated NCSC guidance
- Knowledge of information risk assessment methodologies
- Knowledge of ISO 27001 – Information Security Management Systems
- Knowledge of HMG Information Assurance Standards
- Knowledge of the Data Protection Act, GDPR, Freedom of Information legislation and Computer Misuse Act
- Some experience in an Information & Communications Technology environment
Post holders will be required to evidence:
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal and the ability to explain complex issues at a variety of levels.
- Tenacity, motivation, initiative and innovation with good problem solving skills.
- Flexibility in response to new situations.
- Highest levels of integrity with the ability to undertake sensitive enquiries with limited supervision.
- Manage and keep secure sensitive material and therefore exhibit high standards of professionalism.
Please note interviews will be via Skype, dates to be confirmed.
If you have any questions in regards to the advert please contact Kal Sian on 07387098022.
West Midlands Police are currently undertaking a long term review of staff pay and conditions. The grade, pay and other terms of employment are therefore subject to review and may change in the future.
West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.
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