IT Security Officer/Advisor


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LA International Computer Consultants Ltd

Listed on

3rd January 2018

Location

London

Salary/Rate

Negotiable

Salary Notes

Negotiable

Type

Contract

Start Date

ASAP

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Role Purpose

The role holder is self-sufficient and has recognized specialist skills in supporting multiple products for multiple customers in order to maintain the availability and security of the service. The role holder also delivers medium complexity work packages as part of customer implementation projects and has the ability to understand complex situations and activities, also being able to communicate basic technical information to non-technical people.

Key Accountabilities

* Technical Capability. Works within a team as an established systems/product/security specialist (e.g. detailed knowledge of the configuration of interlinked systems, implementing technical changes, building software regimes and contributing technically to service development) to support end users.

* Process. Follows established processes, releasing to the change control process verified, validated and documented enhancements to eliminate problems and proactively develop the service.

* Service Level. Recognizes opportunities to improve performance against Service Level. Acts as a point of escalation for other team members to resolve service delivery issues. Monitors performance through statistical reporting and analysis.

* Project Work. Works within the team or under guidance from the project manager with implementation of technical designs to meet service delivery requirements within own area of responsibility.

* Customer Relationship. Establishes working relationships with customer's organization to deliver and enhance the service.

* Problem Solving. Takes ownership in obtaining the information, evidence and data required to diagnose and resolve more complex problems (new and known), Escalates or gains support where appropriate. Proactively analyses, trends and reports on information (e.g. on performance service levels) in a timely manner to resolve problems, maintain and enhance service.

* Team Working. Trains and coaches members of the team to provide knowledge, assistance and advice. Works in a problem solving team to resolve service issues. Able to stand in for team manager.

* Business Awareness. Understands the requirements of the customer's business, the scope of the contract and knows how issues impact the delivery of service. Recognizes and reports opportunities for additional business.

* Professional Development. Maintains awareness of technical and service developments, taking the initiative to extend own knowledge to learn about products, technologies and techniques to deliver enhanced service.

These projects are some of the largest and most technically innovative solutions that can be found in the world. As part of this dedicated Capability Unit, it's Hosting and Network Services Team is rapidly expanding to ensure it can meet its current commitments and in addition the numerous exciting opportunities that are currently being developed. These solutions will use the latest technology to resolve some of the most complex requirements from a very demanding group of customers.

The Hosting and Network Services team has a requirement for an IT Security Officer/Advisor to provide day to day Operational Security management and expert advice to a team based in Central London.

Skills mandatory:

* Working experience knowledge of security Policy & Procedures

* Ability to work as part of a larger team

Skills useful:

* Audit process

* Recognised Security qualification

* Adaptable

* Discreet

* Attention to detail

* Communicate well with all levels of management

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks.

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd is an HMG Approved Consultancy and operates as an IT & Engineering Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency, depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International Computer Consultants Ltd (Recruiter Awards for Excellence - Best IT, Best Public Sector & Gold Awards) and the most prestigious award that any business can receive The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2015.

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