Cyber Security Monitoring Advisor - £31,064 p.a. + benefits

We have an exciting opportunity for two Cyber Security Monitoring Advisors in our Digital and Technology group., These roles exist to ensure that cyber security is maintained throughout the MHRA. The role requires a technically skilled Cyber Security Monitoring Advisor to join a team of cyber security staff to help shape and deliver the agency’s cyber security agenda. The roles sit within the Cyber Security Team within the Technology & Service Operations function within The Digital and Technology Group. It will help to enable several key cyber security initiatives which will help to maintain and build the cyber security of the agency., Application – please answer all the application questions, ensuring that you provide evidence of how you meet the Technical, Behaviour and Experience Criteria marked ‘A’ in the person specification. Our applications are CV blind, and our Hiring Managers will not be able to access your CV when reviewing your application. Interview – which will include questions aligned to the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strength criteria marked ‘I’ in the person specification. Applicants are assessed on whether they meet any mandatory requirements as well as the necessary skills and experience for the role. In the instance that we receive a high number of applications, we will hold an initial sift based on the lead criteria of ‘Vulnerability Management - Experience of managing and resolving cyber security vulnerabilities.’, + UK nationals + nationals of the Republic of Ireland + nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK + nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) + nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) + individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 + Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)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).

The successful candidate will have at previous experience of working in a cyber security team and will help to deliver the agency’s security agenda. You will have a track record of managing and resolving cyber security vulnerabilities and you will be adept at communicating complex technical information to a non-technical audience. You will be used analysis a range of data and information from internal and external sources to support decisions and be able to present strong recommendations in a timely manner, which consider a range of options, costs, benefits and risks. You should be a strong communicator and be able to build relationships across different teams., Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Who are we? The Digital and Technology Group (DGT) lies at the heart of the Agency and is responsible for delivering an optimised IT infrastructure and maximising the secure use of data to enable our scientists, inspectors, and the rest of the organisation to deliver world class services which can improve outcomes for patients and the general public. The Group was essential in the race to approve COVID-19 vaccines in 2020 and in supporting the UK to set up its own medicines and devices approvals systems following our exit from the EU. The work we do matters! We plan to be at the heart of one of the most digitally advanced medical regulators in the world and we need people who can help us deliver that ambition. D&T is a great place to build your career and we are committed to enabling our people to do the best work of their lives. The Technology & Service Operations function is responsible for managing the existing IT infrastructure including both software and hardware, databases, and other technology platforms; leading the support and maintenance of applications; development and testing of new applications and platforms; and cyber and information security for the Agency.

These are full- time opportunities, on a permanent basis. The role will be based in 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf London, E14 4PU or South Mimms, Hertfordshire. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas. We are currently operating a hybrid way of working, with a minimum of 40% of contracted hours working on site to enable the collaboration and contact with partners and stakeholders needed to deliver MHRA business. This may rise to 60% during the year. Attendance on site is driven by business needs so depending on the nature of the role, some roles will need to be on site more regularly.

• These roles are required to participate the in 24-hour security and operations incident response rota on a periodic basis. An on-call allowance will be paid based for this., Alongside your salary of £31,064, Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency contributes £8,999 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
+ Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave on entry, rising by one day for each completed year of service to a maximum of 30 days and pro-rata for part-time staff. PLUS 8 bank holidays + Privilege Leave: 1 day + Hours of Work: 37 hours (net) per week for full time staff in all geographical locations, including London and pro rata for part-time staff + Occupational Sick Pay (OSP): One month full pay/one month half pay on entry, rising by one month for each completed year of service to a maximum of five months full pay/five months half pay + Mobility: Mobility clause in contracts allowing staff to be mobile across the Civil Service + Civil Service Pension Scheme. Please see the link for further information http://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/ For enquiries relating to the Civil Service Pension Schemes please contact MyCSP's Pension Service Centre directly on + Flexible working to ensure staff maintain a healthy work-life balance + Interest free season ticket loan or bike loan + Employee Assistance Services and access to the Civil Service Benevolent Fund + Eligibility to join the Civil Service Motoring Association (CSMA) + Variety of staff and Civil Service clubs + On-going learning and development