Security And Information Risk Advisor

What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical?
For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK’s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions.
It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you?
Information Services and Security have a vital role to play in a crucial national mission. We are here to enable the organisation to deliver through the use of technology. As AWE transforms itself to meet the needs of the UK’s next-generation nuclear deterrent, we need to adapt to deliver data-driven decision making, flexible and future-proofed IT services, adaptable cyber security, support to a multi-billion Pound building programme, and many more.
The scale might be daunting to some, but you’ll find it stimulating. We’ve got a long journey that we’ve only just started and we’re looking for motivated people who can take us in the right direction. Your role will contribute directly to that shared mission. We won’t deceive you, in some areas we’re starting from a low base, but within ten years this organisation will look quite different, and you can help make that happen. This is a role where you’ll contribute to a legacy of national security for decades to come.
So come and join us.
We are looking to recruit a Security & Information Risk Adviser to provide specialist Information Security advice and guidance to AWE’s projects and functions on all aspects of Information Security.
We are extremely keen to develop our staff and will support professional qualifications to develop the right candidate in the role and throughout their career at AWE.
Location - This is a full-time post working for AWE in the Reading area. We have Smarter Working as a business so there will be some flexibility to work from home.
Salary from £35,840 - £45,000 per annum
As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
• Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• Life Assurance
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide a focal point for resolution of Security and Information Risk matters.
• Identify, analyse, and evaluate Information Risks.
• Explain to risk owners and other stakeholders the causes, likelihood, and potential business impacts of Information Risks throughout the information system lifecycle.
• Assess compliance with applicable regulations, standards, policies, and guidance on Information Risk management.
• Present risk management options to the business.
• Support the development of appropriate and proportionate documentation to inform risk management decisions, ensuring these are expressed in terms meaningful to the business.
• Promote security awareness
• All - maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, Security and quality and be a great team player.

Key Responsibilities:

• Use repeatable and consistent risk assessment techniques to identify emerging Information Risks throughout the life cycle of assigned information systems, services, or business solutions.
• Co-ordinate the identification of suitable risk treatment options in the context of the business and ensure these are traceable to risks.
• Develop security evidence as required and specified by the business to enable the effective and consistent application of AWE’s risk management process: ensuring these are necessary and proportionate and match the business requirement.
• Support the Accreditation process
• Present security briefings to users or local management
• Contribute to security communications.
• Draft requirements for external assurance activities.
• The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs.

You Will Have:

• Preparation of risk management documentation /assurance artefacts.
• Good communicator (written and verbal) with sound facilitation, presenting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to operate under pressure and manage priorities.
• Knowledge of MOD/HMG security policies and guidance - Desirable

All Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.
Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.
Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.