Cyber Security Consultant - SQEP/Data Analyst 1 (Senior Level)

Description

Summary of the work Cyber Mission Data require a Cyber Security Consultant with suitable experience within a Security Operations Centre or analyst Experience. The Cyber Data Analysts are required to run and support the onboarding of data feeds and to map out data for use cases. Specialist role Cyber security consultant Expected Contract Length 12 months (This is dependent on the start date of the contract. The end date will remain Sept 22.) Latest start date Monday 20 September 2021 Maximum Day Rate £800 per day MAX. (excluding VAT and inclusive of T&S) Who Speclialist Work With The Cyber Security Consultant will be report directly to the Data Manager and will be working alongside 4 x Cyber Data Analysts, 2 x Data Engineers. This will make up the 'Data Operations Team'. What Specialists Work On The Cyber Security Consultant will be required to analyse the data to a high level, with the number of feeds increasing, incident management and also data reports are currently not supported, they will be required to review of overall process for data feeds both old and new. They also need to provide documentation to the Data Manager (Cyber data assessments) and run analysis of data feeds and systems, including GAP analysis. Providing a final report at end of each project cycle to the Data Manager, working with other team members to implement and provide recommendations from reports. Skills & Experience • At least 3 years expertise in an Cyber/Data analyst or Security Operations Centre (SOC) role (10%). • At least 3 years experience analysing/onboarding data, or working within a networking environment. (10%). • Knowledge of cyber security principles (5%) • Incident reporting and management (5%) • BAU experience (Cyber Ops) (10%) • Excellent communication and presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. (5%) • Graduate degree in Cyber/Data Science or other numerical field is preferred OR demonstration of significant experience in this industry (10%) • Knowledge of specific operational impacts of cyber security lapses. Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities. 5% • Knowledge of Agile development CI/CD pipeline. (5%) Nice to Haves • Experience with SIEM tools. • Previous experience working within a defence or intelligence environment • Previous experience working within a defensive cyber security environment • An existing portfolio which demonstrates aptitude and skills Work Location MOD Corsham / Working from home. Working Arrangments 5 days per week, with a mixture of working from MOD Corsham and remote working. The task will dictate the location of the work e.g. if the specialist is working at secret, then the work will be completed mainly on site. They can default to remote working but if the task dictates that they attend the office then the individual must do this. Security Clearance Active SC clearance is required by the start date of contract and will not be sponsored by MOD. Candidates must also be eligible for DV clearance as this will need to be acquired for this role. Due to the clearance level required, only UK nationals can apply for this role. Additional T&Cs Off-payroll working rules apply (IR35 in-scope). Any Personal Services Company (PSC) candidates will require to come through an umbrella company. No. of Specialists to Evaluate 5 Cultural Fit Criteria • work as a team with our organisation and other suppliers (1%) • be transparent and collaborative when making decisions (1%) • have a no-blame culture and encourage people to learn from their mistakes (1%) • take responsibility for their work (1%) • share knowledge and experience with other team members (1%) Assessment Method Interview Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 65% Cultural fit 5% Price 30% Questions from Suppliers 1. Are there preferred incumbent/suppliers? There are not any preferred incumbents/suppliers. 2. Is there any incumbent? There is not an incumbent for this role. The work is currently being covered by reservists or individuals who are working in another role. 3. Is there an incumbent in the role(s)? There is not an incumbent for this role. The work is currently being covered by reservists or individuals who are working in another role. 4. Is there any further information that can be provided, is there an expectation that a cyber consultant would report into a data manager and to complete data reports? There is an expectation that a cyber consultant would report into a data manager and complete data reports.