Cyber Security Officer

Job title:

Cyber Security Officer

Company

West Herts College

Job description

Following a recent restructure, our IT team are looking for a Cyber Security Officer.On a daily basis, you will be supporting the Head of IT Governance to create and deliver a Cyber Security Strategy and Information Security Management Plan to ensure the College Group has robust cyber security systems and processes in place.You will monitor global threats from organisations such as NCSC and Jisc, analyse them for impact to the college and report your findings, along with planning the work to retain certification in Cyber Essentials.You will manage Penetration testing via third parties and any remediation plans arising from these tests along with any relevant internal audits.There is a need for candidates to work with colleagues across all campuses.The post holder is not expected to be a technical expert on networks, systems or services but they will work with technical DevOps colleagues to identify and plan technical changes relating to security issues.Skills required are: report writing, planning, excellent written communication and problem solving.The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in cyber security and may be studying towards a Cyber Security qualification, which the college is happy to support. Learning services are critical to the success of this role.An in-depth knowledge of college systems is not required so long as the candidate has a can-do attitude and wants to develop in a fast-paced environment.This is a great opportunity for someone to take their cyber security skills and support the delivery of a new IT strategy for the college.The closing date for applications is Sunday 28 th April 2024.For more information, please contact Human Resources on 01923 812333, or by e-mailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for this role please contact the Human Resources department.

Expected salary

£27690 per year

Location

Hertfordshire

Job date

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 07:43:22 GMT

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