Security Assurance Lead

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Security Assurance Lead

Who we are

Arqiva is at the heart of the broadcast and utilities sector in the UK and beyond.

Through our infrastructure we ensure media and data is taken from, and delivered to where it is most valued, whether that’s from broadcasters to your TV screen or radio, or from your smart meter to the utility company. Even if you haven’t heard of us before, the chances are you’re indirectly a customer of ours and our infrastructure is part of your everyday life!

We have a rich heritage and an exciting future ahead of us, and there’s so much more to us that we can’t wait to share with you.

What do you need to be the best version of you…

We are working closely with our colleagues to help define our future ways of working in a post-pandemic world, recognising that the last twelve months have opened up opportunities to explore new and different ways of working. We’re excited to put our own personal experiences into long-term sustainable changes that benefit our people and our customers.

Working flexibly can mean different things to different people, and we want everyone to get the very best out of their experience working at Arqiva. The wellbeing of our colleagues is at the heart of everything we do, therefore if you’re looking for part-time, job-shares, flexible working patterns or the opportunity to work from home - have a chat with us and we will do our best to make it work for everyone.

Salary/package:Up to £50,000 (DOE) + 10% Bonus and Competitive Benefits

Location: Carlisle, with cross border travel.

Location -Crawley Court and travel to other Arqiva, supplier and customer sites where appropriate.

Role overview:

Operating within the Service Operations team, reports directly into the Head of Service Assurance. You will join a new formed authoritative, exciting and empowered team that holistically works across the business to provide support, advice, governance. To above enable us to provide the best service and products to Arqiva customers. This role is critical to the continued importance placed on security and building confidence in our clients and governing bodies that our solutions and operational processes are secure, with any issues addressed quickly and in line with key standards. You will responsible for working with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders to address security matters and providing input to meetings with regulatory bodies. Experience of running or implementing an IMS as the management of the system is a key part of your role.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Point of Contact for all Customer related Service Security enquiries
• Operations lead for Security matters. Engagement and alignment with central Security team policies to implement and manage initiatives within Ops
• To work with stakeholders to develop and document best practise for penetration and vulnerability testing, ensuring all Testing is completed in-line with corporate and contractual requirements
• To work with relevant stakeholders to share best practice while performing tests and uncovering security vulnerabilities
• Owner of the Privileged User List in respect of the requirement for SC clearance for resource with access to key client’s systems.
• To support the Service security awareness and training programme ensuring it meets all commercial, corporate, industry regulations and compliance requirements

Must Haves

• Current or historical held SC Level Clearance (or ability to be able to achieve this clearance)
• Excellent knowledge of ISO 27001 and audit protocol/requirements
• Experience of project managing Security activities and initiatives (penetration or vulnerability testing would be advantageous)
• Experience in defining and implementing Security Management Plans in an Operational environment
• Ability to fit into a tight knit, dynamic team working across all areas of the business.

Might Haves

• Experience in analysing data developing associated reporting to all levels of management, externally and internally.

More than anything, we want to work with people who are passionate about what they do and believe in our vision. So, if you think you have most of the skills and / or experience we are looking for, then please do apply for the role - we want to hear from you!

Inclusive Arqiva

For us, building a working environment that is diverse, inclusive and engaged, is a positive for both our colleagues and our customers. This is why we have invested in our partnerships with initiatives and organisations such as Tommy’s Pregnancy at Work, Inclusive Employers and WISE (Women in Science and Engineering).

We also have active and thriving networks to support our colleagues like our Working Families network, Women at Arqiva and Diversity Ambassadors. Take a look at our LinkedIn Life page for more details - https://www.linkedin.com/company/arqiva/life

We are working hard to ensure that we are making exciting opportunities accessible to all, and that every employee feels valued, heard and respected so that we can continue to build a high performance, high engagement culture.