Role: IT Security Officer - DV
Location: Abbey Wood, Bristol (3 days/week onsite)
IR35: Inside
Rate: £700/day (Umbrella) MAX
Duration: 13.3.25 initially
Security Clearance: DV & Sole UK nationality
Minimum Requirement:
• Good knowledge of ICT systems
• Knowledge of using event management software – SIEM tools etc.
• Knowledge of assurance requirements from an ICT perspective
• Ability to use dashboards and navigate information within
• Leading and managing a SOC
• Defence/MOD background/experience would be desirable.
• Relevant qualification and/or experience in Information Assurance.
• Membership of relevant Professional body, e.g. Institute of Information Security Professionals (IISP).
• Experience in Information assurance of tactical and enterprise ICT systems, inclusive of the provision of security and cyber advice and setting security accreditation requirements.
The Role:
• Supporting the Team to deliver effective information assurance documentation and compliance with DD Accreditation (Secure by Design) and JSP604.
• Achieve and maintain compliance with JSP604 Rule 11.
• Implement, coordinate and manage the Security Operating Centre (SOC), conducting audits and monitoring activities as required.
• Providing advice to the IT team to assist in the delivery of all IA activity relating to the Restricted and Secret networks.
• Contributing to the development, maintenance and review of the TSPT Information Baseline Control Set (BCS).
• Ensuring that specific implementation of any system, platform or infrastructure has been adequately secured and aligns with security architecture and advice where necessary.
• Providing advice to stakeholders on the use and significance of Information Security/Assurance to influence project direction on security architecture, Data Protection and Cyber awareness.
• Ensuring that Information Management activity is managed in accordance with regulatory and relevant legislation and that this is evidenced and maintained in a coherent and complete way through the TSPT portfolio of equipment registered in the Accreditation Evidence Set.
• Coordinate, witness, manage and report on all security requirements for the project, ensuring they are completed professionally, efficiently and to schedule, and that they are fit for purpose and compliant with relevant policy and legislation.
• Ensuring all appropriate actions are taken to achieve accreditation of TSPT Targets of Accreditation (ToAs).
• Ensuring that all cryptographic requirements are met.
• Monitoring and reporting on project security requirements and issues as they arise, reporting unresolved issues to the IAO, Accreditor, Project Manager and supplier (where necessary).
• Attending and reporting at Security Working Groups (SWGs) for the Tribune networks.
• Assisting with the production of all security deliverables (e.g., security documentation, testing witness reports) and ensuring they are fit for purpose and delivered on schedule.
• Creation, update and management of Security Risk Registers.
• Supporting the IT Operations Manager in delivering the Incident Response Plan and Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery activities, and;
• Support the local Branch Security Officers where required to support IT security activities.
Security Clearnce: DV
Disability Confident
As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant   
CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for the above, please notify us on 0121 794 8181.
We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.

To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on 0121 794 8181