Lead Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst Department for Work & Pensions
Reference
1598541
Location
Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle
Salary
£57,275
Work hours
37
Employment type
Job benefits
In addition to salary there is a very competitive pension, a generous annual leave allowance, great work/life balance include flexible working, family friendly policies and much more.
Closing date
22 October 2018
Job description
Lead Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst – up to £57,275 work/life balance and excellent benefits package, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle
Do you want to be part of something really big?
Are you someone with information security experience seeking a new challenge? Are you ready to join us in a massive digital challenge? Then look no further, we’d love to hear from you!
We are looking for a Lead Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst to work with us on in a once-in-a-generation digital transformation. Our people work on projects that are revolutionising products and services that are used by millions of people every day.
We know that better digital services in government will mean better public services. Using fresh ideas and leading edge technologies – and putting the user at the centre of everything we do – we create innovative digital solutions that make a difference to the lives of our 22 million users.
You and your role
We’re looking for a cyber threat specialist with significant experience of successfully producing cyber threat intelligence in the public or private sector including knowledge and experience of threat actors and vectors, open source research, commercial threat intelligence providers, and working with threat intelligence portals.
You’ll work with many talented and committed people who want to be the best at what they do together. We offer career-enhancing roles which apply the latest technologies and techniques to meaningful, high profile work. Our people also enjoy the security, flexibility and work-life balance that a brilliant civil service offers
What are we looking for?
- Significant knowledge of the concepts of information and communications technologies (ICT), information security, IT security, data protection and information risk principles and technologies.
- Well-developed communications and interpersonal skills, including experience of preparing and delivering presentations to a variety of audiences, and the ability to articulate complex issues in accessible language to business and IT stakeholders.
- Can demonstrate adaptability and creativity, with the capability to learn quickly and grasp essential details amidst complexity.
- Can communicate difficult ideas simply clearly and succinctly to senior managers and stakeholders, dealing with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including third parties.
- Ability to demonstrate delivery at pace with the ability to prioritise conflicting tasks with the resources available.
Where You’ll Work
Do you want to work in empowered, multi-disciplinary teams in an environment which values passion and creativity over hierarchy? Then you’ll love it here.
You’ll join us in one of our easy-to-reach digital hubs in London, Newcastle, Manchester and Leeds.
Each of our hubs is a modern, vibrant workplace that was designed for and by members of our digital community. Our central hubs have the best of each city on our doorstep, and we have a range of facilities across the sites from cafes, coffee shops and restaurants, to ping pong, a swimming pool, gym facilities and loads more.
Here we provide the latest tech and tooling and foster a collaborative culture to help our agile, multidisciplinary teams think big and try new things. You will work alongside people who care passionately about public service, making a difference and delivering for our customers.
We’re the UK’s biggest government department with over 80,000 diverse and brilliant people on our team. We are an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications regardless of age, gender, race or sexuality.
Our Offer
In return for your skills we offer competitive salary up to £57,275, a brilliant civil service pension, and a generous leave package.
We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:
- Flexible working
- Family friendly policies
- Volunteering and charitable giving
- Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
- Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it’s even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
- Sports and social activities
- And lots more
Building Our Future
We believe the work we do really matters, so we’re serious about investing in your ability.
You’ll have access to a huge suite of training and learning opportunities to complement the new skills and experience you’ll acquire on the job. You’ll share ideas with colleagues from across the tech community, and grow your skills via our coaching and mentoring programmes.
For further information click apply or contact dean.simon@dwp.gsi.gov.uk
Your contact will act as an expression of interest, and we will quickly get back to you with a full job description and details on how to formally apply.
The deadline for receipt of formal applications is 22/10/2018