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2 Cyber Security Specialists for DfT Security Improvement Project (CSC)

Closing date for applications: 12/01/2021
OVERVIEW OF ROLE
Specialist role
 Cyber security consultant
Summary of the work
 Cyber security specialists (2) to work for 6 months or longer on a security improvement project aiming to improve standards, policies and awareness of cyber security in the Department for Transport.
Latest start date
 08/02/2021
Expected contract length
 Six months with possible extension for further three or six months.
Location
 No specific location, for example they can work remotely
Organisation the work is for
 Digital Service (DS) team at Department for Transport
Maximum day rate
 £710
ABOUT THE WORK
Early market engagement
 N/A
Who the specialist will work with
 DfT Digital Service staff working on• Information Management and Cyber Security Assurance• Live Services (IT Operations)• Digital Project Delivery and Software Development• Digital Adoption and InnovationOther DfT staff and suppliers
What the specialist will work on
 Plan and manage technical and procedural changes to address gaps in how DfT meets the government Minimum Cyber Security Standard.Develop and deliver education and awareness sessions to improve cyber security knowledge amongst general DfT staff, in-house software development teams and in-house IT operations teams.
WORK SETUP
Address where the work will take place
 Digital Service (DS) team at Department for Transport.Due to the current COVID-19 situation it is likely the work will be based remotely/at their own premises with the use of video conferencing or applicable applications.If the COVID-19 situation changes the supplier could be partially based at DfT Great Minster House office (33 Horseferry Road, London, SW1P 4DR) for all important meetings.If any travel is required any proposed T & S will be at DfT Rates (Outside M25 only).
Working arrangements
 Normal/flexible office working hours.Objectives, outcomes and workplans will be agreed with the DfT project team. Progress, issues and adjustments will be discussed during short, regular (often daily) project team meetings.Regular communication with DfT is required via voice and video and in writing using Microsoft Teams and Office. DfT accounts and equipment will be provided for the duration of the engagement.
Security clearance
 Security Check (SC) required – to be active on the contract start date. Successful bidders will be required to provide evidence of clearance before starting work.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional terms and conditions
 N/A
EVALUATION CRITERIA
How many specialists to evaluate
 6
Cultural fit criteria
 Recent experience of working with government departments on cyber security
Assessment methods
Evaluation weighting
 Technical competence 65% Cultural fit 5% Price 30%
EXPERIENCE
Essential skills and experience
  • Knowledge and understanding of government Security Policy Framework, Minimum Cyber Security Standard and latest NCSC guidance
  • Recent experience of working with government departments on cyber security
  • Knowledge and experience of cyber security risk assessments and risk-based approaches to managing cyber security
  • Familiarity with Microsoft products appropriate for medium and large enterprises and Google Cloud Platform
Nice-to-have skills and experience
  • CISSP, CISM, ISO27001 Qualifications
  • Experience of User Research or Business Analysis
EXPRESS INTEREST
Closing date for applications: 12/01/2021

2 Cyber Security Specialists for DfT Security Improvement Project (CSC)

Closing date for applications: 12/01/2021


Specialist role:

Cyber security consultant

Location:

No specific location, for example they can work remotely

Organisation:

Digital Service (DS) team at Department for Transport

Maximum day rate:

£710
FULL DETAILS / EXPRESS INTEREST HERE
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