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eIDAS Technical Contractor copy

Closing date for applications: 29/04/2019
OVERVIEW OF ROLE
Specialist role
 Cyber security consultant
Summary of the work
 Stakeholder engagement; working with the Head of Assurance and others to represent ICO ensuring that our stakeholder engagement on eIDAS is technically informed Review and maintenance of QTSP processes Horizon scanning Breach reporting; contribute when any relevant breach of security or loss of integrity concerning a trust service is reported
Latest start date
 01/06/2019
Expected contract length
 2 years
Location
 No specific location, eg they can work remotely
Organisation the work is for
 Information Commissioner's Office
Maximum day rate
 £48,000 per year
ABOUT THE WORK
Early market engagement
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Who the specialist will work with
 This role will sit within the Assurance department, responsible for Codes and Certificates. There will be an element of the following as part of this role: Stakeholder engagement Technical review and maintenance of our QTSP processes Horizon scanning - maintaining an up to date technical knowledge of trust services. Breach reporting
What the specialist will work on
 The ICO are looking to enhance our technical capabilities in the area of electronic identification and trust services. We want to recruit a specialist contractor to serve as the ICO’s subject matter expert for associated standards relating to electronic signatures, qualified digital certificates, electronic seals, timestamps and other authentication mechanisms. Reporting through our assurance team but working closely with other teams such as Investigations, Tech Policy, Advice Services and others you will be the ICOs principal technical contact on eIDAS - ensuring that relevant timely guidance is provided as necessary to effectively conduct our role as UKs eIDAS Supervisory Body.
WORK SETUP
Address where the work will take place
 Wilmslow, Cardiff, London, Edinburgh or Belfast
Working arrangements
 This contract is offered initially for a two-year period on an initial basis up to a maximum of 46 days invoiced per year and total contract value of no more than 48k per year without prior agreement.
Security clearance
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional terms and conditions
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EVALUATION CRITERIA
How many specialists to evaluate
 15
Cultural fit criteria
 Ambitious Service Focus Collaborative
Assessment methods
 Work history Reference Interview Scenario or test Presentation
Evaluation weighting
 Technical competence 40% Cultural fit 20% Price 40%
EXPERIENCE
Essential skills and experience
  • Degree or relevant professional qualification (preferably in computer science or related subject) or relevant work experience demonstrating that levelSignificant experience in a technology post such as research, development, testing, network architecture, software or system administration or cybersecurityUp to date, expert knowledge of current trends and practices relating to the use of digital signatures, digital certificates, electronic seals, timestamps and other authentication mechanismsKnowledge of trust service concepts and practicesKnowledge of threat and risk assessment processes and practices, as applied to information securityExcellent analytical and research skills demonstrating an ability to identify emerging IT issues and technologies.Good verbal communication and presentation skills including the ability to explain technical matters to a non-technical audience.Ability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team.Ability to travel to meetings and events in the UK and overseas (possibly outside office hours).
Nice-to-have skills and experience
  • Substantial relevant experience in the field of trust services or electronic identification (Desirable)
EXPRESS INTEREST
Closing date for applications: 29/04/2019

eIDAS Technical Contractor copy

Closing date for applications: 29/04/2019


Specialist role:

Cyber security consultant

Location:

No specific location, eg they can work remotely

Organisation:

Information Commissioner's Office

Maximum day rate:

£48,000 per year
FULL DETAILS / EXPRESS INTEREST HERE
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