Senior Cyber Security Analyst (Response/Monitoring)

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The Opportunity

Use your cyber security skills to defend democracy. As we fulfil our digital aspirations to make UK Parliament more open and accessible, we must also meet the challenge of diverse and ever-evolving online threats. Joining our fast-growing team, you will develop new protective monitoring tools and services and help to automate incident response. You can expect to:

resolve cyber security incidents and carry out forensic investigations

perform analysis to identify tactics, techniques and procedures for cyber-attack, and use these to create improvement plans

gather intelligence and research technical cyber threats

ensure that cyber security is built into projects by providing expert advice on detection and monitoring, configuration and security weaknesses

advise and educate people across Parliament on personal online security and wider cyber security matters

What You Need

We need to stay ahead of potential threats, so a willingness to keep learning and developing is key to your success. Along with in-depth knowledge of current cyber threats, technology and process, you will bring:

the ability to analyse incident trends, facts and figures to determine the most pressing threats

excellent experience of co-ordinating IT incident response and advising others on incident management, incident investigation and response processes

the ability to create policies, procedures and guidelines to meet Parliament's specific needs

a capacity to form effective and positive working relationships with people at all levels across government and the wider cyber industry

you must pass security clearance and have the right to work in the UK to join the team

About The Team

Parliament is a historic institution steeped in tradition which has ambitious digital aspirations. The cyber threat to Parliament is a challenging one to meet, balancing security and transparency whilst protecting some very high-profile targets. The cyber function has to constantly evolve with the needs of the UK public and is undergoing significant change in how it operates.

The Cyber team must remain switched on to geopolitical and domestic activity in order to protect its people, data and technology. The team is responsible for operational cyber security including logging and monitoring, incident response, threat and vulnerability management, intelligence-led penetration testing, development of cyber policies and standards, security architecture, forensic investigations and risk management.

About Us

UK Parliament is steeped in history and tradition. It is an important part of UK life and we need to ensure as many people as possible can engage with its work. This is why we are at the start of a huge transformation programme powered by technology. The Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS) works with the Houses of Commons and the House of Lords with all their IT and digital needs.

Our Package

Please refer to our Candidate Information Pack for a full list of our benefits which include:

up to 35 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays

generous maternity pay policy up to 6 months full pay

great pension scheme options (contributory and non-contributory)

on-site subsidised gym, nursery, catering, post office, travel office and GP

flexible options including hybrid working and family friendly policies

How To Apply

Please make sure you're clear on the requirements of the role. These can be found in the Job Description and Candidate Information Pack. You will need to upload a CV and demonstrate how you meet criterions 1, 3 and 5 by answering some questions. Our application process is anonymous, so please remove any personal information from your CV.

Apply By:

Interviews: 16th-17th June 2022

Format: Presentation + Panel Interview (Remote)

Our Culture

For our people, we provide an amazing opportunity to bring their talents to an institution that sits right at the heart of society in the UK. We are helping to change UK Parliament and strengthen democracy. What matters here is your potential for growth and your commitment to playing your part in our ongoing success.

We are passionate about providing an environment which promotes inclusion, diversity and equality. Regardless of your age, gender, ethnicity, beliefs or any of the other things that make you, you. We welcome applications from people who feel under-represented in the workforce. This includes those who may feel disadvantaged because of their socioeconomic circumstances.