Information Security Compliance & Risk Specialist

The Information Security Compliance and Risk Specialist will:
+ Develop & maintain the MCA’s Information Security Management System (ISMS) and all underpinning documentation, including stakeholder engagement & compliance checks.
+ Be responsible for the delivery of information security risk management processes, across all asset types, providing risk-based advice & guidance to asset owners across the business and carrying out regular reviews of the MCA’s risk/threat landscape.
+ Be the coordinator for annual compliance reviews and audits, managing the implementation of remediation action.
+ Managing the development & delivery of the security training and awareness plan for the business.
For further information about the role and responsibilities, please see the attached role profile., This role will be based in the Southampton HQ. MCA supports flexible working and operates a hybrid working model between home and office for this role, giving you greater flexibility over where and when you work.
The expectation is that you will spend a minimum 60% of your working time based at your principal workplace or out on official business. Details of the arrangement will be discussed further with your line manager.
There may be a requirement for occasional travel on official duty within the UK, which may involve overnight stays. Notice will be given prior to travel.
Digital and Data Profession Pay Framework
This role is part of the Government Security Profession and utilises an enhanced Capability–Based Pay Framework which provides access to a Digital and Data allowance.
The base pay is £42,848. In addition to this, the role includes a Digital and Data allowance of up to £14,552.
The value of allowance awarded will be based on an assessment of your skills and experience as demonstrated through the selection process.
Here are more details on the pay framework.

Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
+ Working Together
+ Communicating and Influencing
+ Changing and Improving, This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a CV and 1250 word personal statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Within your CV and Personal Statement please demonstrate your knowledge and experience of:
+ Developing, maintaining and managing policies and processes (ideally in the security sector)
+ Risk management including communicating risk to technical and non-technical stakeholders, of varying levels, through varying mediums.
+ Threat analysis including context, identifying existing or emerging threat to assets and using that to inform security decisions.
+ Security standards/regulations and how these can be applied to deliver effective/appropriate/proportionate controls across all areas to minimise impacts of security incidents.
It is essential when submitting your Personal Statement that you provide as much detail as possible, and utilise the full word count given, against the essential criteria outlined above as this will be used in conjunction with your CV to assess candidate suitability to move to the next round in the recruitment process.
Sift and Interview Dates
The sift is due to take place from the 06th January 2024.
Interviews/assessments will take place from the 20th January 2024.
This interview will be conducted via face to face at our Southampton office. Further details will be provided to you should you be selected for interview.
We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates.
The selection process will be designed specifically for the role. As a result, your assessment will include:
+ An interview.
+ A presentation.
You’re encouraged to become familiar with the role profile, as you may be assessed against any of the criteria recorded within.
Reasonable Adjustments
As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we are committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is fair, accessible and allows all candidates to perform at their best. If a person with a visible or non-visible disability is substantially disadvantaged, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes., 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.
For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the following page https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/demystifying-vetting
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
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
+ 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).

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+ Experience in the development, maintenance and management of policies and processes.
+ Experience in risk management including communicating risk to technical and non-technical stakeholders, of varying levels, through varying mediums.
+ Experience in threat analysis including context, identifying existing or emerging threat to assets and using that to inform security decisions.
+ Strong understanding of a range of security standards/regulations (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST 800, GovS007, UK GDPR etc) across all areas of information security, and how these can be applied to deliver effective/appropriate/proportionate controls across all areas to minimize impacts of security incidents.
+ Experience of building relationships and influencing stakeholders, working collaboratively and inclusively, sharing information and knowledge to achieve common aims.

Information Security is the practice of assuring the security, confidentiality, integrity and availability of all MCA assets (information, technology, people, systems, equipment) throughout the MCA and its suppliers.
This role is part of the Compliance & Risk team, within Information Security, providing internal assurance services around Government Security Standard compliance, the MCAs Information Security Management System (ISMS) compliance and Information Security threat and risk management processes for all asset types, in line with strategic objectives.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) implements the government’s maritime safety policy in the United Kingdom and works to prevent the loss of life and occurrence of pollution on the coast and at sea.
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We are committed to giving all our colleagues purpose, professionalism and pride in what we do. We work in supportive, diverse and inclusive teams.
We want everyone to feel valued and supported to achieve their potential at MCA.
This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our staff networks groups covering, Women’s, LGBTQI+, Race, Carers, Mental Wellbeing and volunteer Respect Ambassadors.