Information Security Manager – London Fire Brigade

An exciting career opportunity has arisen in our vibrant ICT department for an experienced Information Security Manager. Reporting to the CISO, you will be a subject matter expert in information security and cyber security, playing a key part in improving and maintaining the security and resilience of the Brigade’s ICT services and data.

The following are some of the things you’ll be doing:

• Collaborating with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders on a varied range of security, ICT and business projects.
• Playing a key role in our compliance programmes to improve protection and increase resilience to cyber threats, working to standards such as Cyber Essentials and the Cyber Assessment Framework.
• Getting involved in processes, training and exercising to continually improve the Brigade’s cyber incident response preparedness.
• Assessing security risks to our services and data, and monitoring risk treatment plans.
• Playing a key role in planning for penetration tests and following up issues reported.
• Contributing to the ongoing development of an information security management system, security policies and their implementation.
• Promoting a security aware culture across the Brigade.
• Improving security in supply chains.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Eligibility

To be considered for this role you must hold a current CISSP or CISM certification to be provided with your application.

Assessment Overview

Stage 1

Online application, CV and cover letter (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see the highlighted areas on job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV. Please note that we will review and score the cover letter based against the competencies highlighted in the selection criteria section of the job description. The CV is for information purposes only and will not be marked. You should also upload your CISSP or CISM certification

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place Mid/Late July 2024. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Please note: Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.