Cyber Security Analyst
Role Overview
Cyber Security Analyst in Ofqual's Information Management team.
The role helps protect Ofqual systems by identifying vulnerabilities, researching attack techniques, recommending defences, responding to incidents, and leading security improvement projects.
The team works alongside Infrastructure, Digital, and Data colleagues and with colleagues across government.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Cyber Security Analyst in Ofqual's Information Management team.
The role helps protect Ofqual systems by identifying vulnerabilities, researching attack techniques, recommending defences, responding to incidents, and leading security improvement projects.
The team works alongside Infrastructure, Digital, and Data colleagues and with colleagues across government.
Responsibilities
- Identify cyber vulnerabilities in systems and lead security improvement projects.
- Research threats, hazards, and attack techniques and recommend ways to defend systems.
- Respond to security incidents and manage cyber security operational processes.
- Follow organisational policies, standards, and business requirements.
- Collaborate with Ofqual and wider government colleagues.
- Monitor industry developments and maintain professional development.
Qualifications and selection
- Have an IT or security qualification, or demonstrate practical experience equivalent to a recognised formal security qualification.
- Selection includes assessment of improving cyber security processes, vulnerability management, and incident management.
- Behaviours assessed include changing and improving, communicating and influencing, and working together.
Salary and pension
- Salary is listed as £42,983–£52,012; no pay cadence is stated.
- A Civil Service Pension is offered, with the employer contribution stated as 28.97%.
Working pattern
- Flexible working patterns are listed, including full-time, job share, and part-time.
Location
- The job description lists Coventry, West Midlands, England, CV1 2GN.
Benefits
- Benefits include flexible working arrangements, annual leave, performance-related bonus, Cycle to Work Scheme, and professional development.
- Other listed benefits include health and wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance, occupational health, free car parking, and a rail season ticket loan.
About Ofqual
Ofqual is England's independent qualifications regulator, regulating awarding organisations and certified qualifications.
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