The role
About Southwark:
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
About the Team
At Southwark Council, our commitment to protecting the community extends beyond physical boundaries—we're safeguarding the digital landscapes that support our vital services. Within our Commissioning department, the Applications and Technology team is dedicated to ensuring the security and seamless operation of our Adult and Children’s case management systems. We're a close-knit team of experts passionate about defending sensitive data and maintaining uninterrupted system operations. Now, we're looking for a dedicated professional to join us as an Applications Analyst - Systems Security.
About the Role
As the System Security Officer (SSO), you'll be at the helm of our information security efforts, shaping the strategies that protect our critical systems. Your role will be central to:
- Strategic Security Management: Lead the development and enforcement of security standards, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring our systems remain impervious to accidental or intentional threats.
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery: Spearhead our business continuity and disaster recovery initiatives, guaranteeing our systems' resilience and reliability in the face of unforeseen challenges.
- Risk Assessment and Policy Development: Identify vulnerabilities, design comprehensive security policies, and conduct thorough risk assessments to minimise threats and maintain system integrity.
- Security Awareness and Training: Educate and empower our team with the knowledge and tools to uphold a secure environment, fostering a culture of security across the organisation.
- System Analysis and Improvement: Review and evaluate security products, making informed recommendations that meet the evolving needs of our client community.
Additionally, you'll develop and maintain PowerApp applications, ensuring they not only meet security standards but also drive operational efficiency across our services.
Additional details
About You
We're seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional who is ready to take on this crucial role:
- Technical Expertise: You bring strong technical knowledge of key systems like Capita One, Mosaic, and Synergy, or have specialist skills in relevant application fields.
- Security Certifications: Holding certifications such as CISSP, PMP, or ITIL Foundation will set you apart, reflecting your dedication to maintaining top-tier security standards.
- Analytical and Organisational Prowess: Your outstanding troubleshooting and organisational skills enable you to craft and implement complex security measures effectively.
- Collaborative and Communicative: You're a team player who can explain IT concepts in clear terms, build strong relationships, and collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Commitment to Excellence: You continuously seek to enhance your contribution and stay ahead in the fast-paced world of IT security through ongoing professional development.
This exciting opportunity is open exclusively to current Southwark Council staff - apply today and take your place at the forefront of Southwark's digital defence!
We will only consider applications from internal candidates, that are current employees or agency workers on an active assignment. We encourage any internal staff to to gain agreement from their substantive line manager if considering this is as a secondment opportunity.
Benefits and more information:
In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Staff Benefits page.
Recruitment timetable
RECRUITMENT TIMETABLE TO BE ADDED HERE
Guaranteed Interview Scheme:
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
SWCINT
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
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