Information Security and Risk advisor

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About the role

Here at the Office for National Statistics (ONS) we provide the data that shapes our nation. And the ever-advancing world of digital opens up exciting opportunities for us. It enables us to better engage with and inform our customers, to develop more relevant and targeted products and increase our audience reach and their understanding of what we do. All this ensures we provide the most up-to-date information about the nation. Information that will help our nation make better decisions.

The key role of an Information Security & Risk Advisor is to provide business driven advice on the management of security and information risk consistent with HMG IA policy, standards and guidance. Whilst also guiding and supporting colleagues in the development and implementation of risk management policy, including guidance on both technical and non-technical security risk mitigation. It will actively contribute to creation of IA Strategy and IA Policy and the definition of Enterprise Information Security Architecture that underpins the IA strategy; and ensure the team aligns with this framework

About you

With a strong understanding of the business relevance of information risks and the current trends and developments in information security, as well as technical information security concepts and controls. You’ll have the ability to take a holistic view of security issues and make risk based judgments in accordance with risk appetite. Your excellent communication and presentation skills, and strong negotiation skills allows you to influence cost and risk based decisions and articulate security advice (construct and communicate risk cases) directly to key stakeholders, including SIRO, DSO, ITSO, CDO, CTO and Executive Director level. And, of course, it goes without saying; you’ve excellent time management and organisational skills to be able to concurrently manage multiple business (both BAU and Project) expectations as well as different aspects of Cyber Security & Information Assurance;

About us

The Office for National Statistics shapes the nation, informing debate and improving decision making across the country - from businesses to government agencies. As the largest producer of official statistics, we compile and analyse a vast amount of data that has an impact on nearly every aspect of our lives.

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Closing date: 15th November 2016.