Information Assurance Analyst

Role: Information Assurance Analyst

Contracting Authority: Government

Contract Length: Mach 2023

Location: Remote

IR35: Inside

Pay Rate: Up to £650 per day

Clearance: SC Clearance

An exciting opportunity has become available with our prestigious client who is a prominent government department. The client is seeking an experienced Information Assurance Analyst to join their welcoming team.

The Information Assurance Analyst Role:

• Embedding Cyber Security and Information policies and strategies to ensure that all GIAA data is held securely, only accessed by those authorised to view, and retained in line with government retention policies and procedures.
• Embedding a second line assurance framework across system owners and information asset owners.
• Improving the Agency’s understanding and utilisation of our core information repository InfoStore (SharePoint), monitoring compliance and providing remedial training where necessary.
• Developing and implementing a training and knowledge sharing strategy to ensure all GIAA staff are aware of their data security responsibilities.
• Providing advice and guidance to GIAA senior leaders regarding information security, supporting both the SIRO and DPO in the effective discharge of their duties, and to input into the SIRO management assurance flows.
• Shaping and implementing clear and effective processes to provide regular and comprehensive assurance updates to the Business and Information Security Committee, SIRO and DPO, recommending corrective and/or remedial action where necessary.
• Managing the GIAA interface with the Information Commissioner’s Office, liaising as required on the handling and reporting of information security breaches, and the handling of Data Subject Access Requests.
• Setting the standards for the GIAA Information Asset Owners and System Owners roles, developing and implementing the necessary controls and assurance flows to actively monitor and assess legal compliance.

What the Information Assurance Analyst will need:

• Experience in management information and cyber security.
• Strong team player, with a proven ability to successfully work with others to delivery key cross-organisational projects.
• Positive approach to problem solving and delivering outcomes, with the ability to exercise independent judgement.
• Certificate in Information Risk Management (PCIRM) and/or relevant experience

Minorities, women, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Interviews will take place next week, so please apply immediately to be considered for this exciting contract role or call Bangura Solutions to discuss this role further.