We are really interested in you as an individual and what you will bring to our organisation.
Our assessment process is designed to help us get to know you better enabling us to appoint someone who will thrive in the role and who shares our organisational values.
If you are interested in working with us, please send us your application and personal statement through Civil Service Jobs.
The following attributes/experience will be assessed at sift stage:
Attributes
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Agile: You drive forward improvements, through collaboration, embracing new technologies and nurturing a culture of continuous learning.
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Dynamic - You encourage a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, encouraging experimentation and learning.
Experience
- Technical experience in securing Microsoft Azure and Office 365 environments, with hands-on knowledge of cloud security tools such as Microsoft Sentinel or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint/Cloud SIEM tools. Capable of analysing and interpreting security events and logs, and performing digital forensics tasks. Experienced in responding to threat intelligence and vulnerability management platforms.
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Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, regulatory compliance requirements such as GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act, and expertise with security technologies including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems. Possesses strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities, as well as proficiency in preparing clear and effective technical and non-technical reports.
To be fair to everyone who applies, we wont accept:
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Late applications
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Applications with missing or incomplete information
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Personal statements over 1,250 words
The deadline for application submission is Sunday 23 August.
Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.
All applications will be notified of their outcomes via Civil Service Jobs at sift and interview stage.
Candidates who successfully navigate the sift stage will be required to complete an online exercise to enable us to determine their behavioural and personality preferences. Immediately on completion you will be given a report which highlights your strengths plus some development tips to help you prepare for interview. Candidates should note that the online exercise is not intended to eliminate anyone from consideration. Instead, it serves as a tool to aid in the decision-making process.
Following this, you will be required to participate in an interview and a short task, both of which will be conducted on Thursday 17 September.
In addition to the attributes assessed at sift stage, the remaining attributes will also be assessed at interview:
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Drive: You lead by example, showing dedication and perseverance in meeting organisational objectives.
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Resilient : You lead with resilience in terms of uncertainty and change, inspiring your team to persevere despite obstacle.
We strive for a diverse and inclusive workplace and we want to help you demonstrate your full potential whatever type of assessment is used. We are happy to discuss any person-centred adjustments required to the recruitment process. Please contact [email protected]
We're looking forward to meeting everyone invited to interview at our headquarters in 2, Capital Quarter, Cardiff. We dont usually pay travel expenses, but if this presents a real barrier to your attendance in person or if you require a reasonable adjustment, please let us know in advance by emailing [email protected] so we can discuss and agree arrangements prior to your interview.
Following interview we are committed to offering constructive and actionable feedback to support you on your future career journey.
Next Steps
Interested
? Want to find out more?
We know how important it is for you to find out more about us so we will be holding a virtual information session for candidates on Thursday 6 August at 13:30 on Microsoft Teams. This session will not be recorded.
This will be an opportunity for you to hear more about our organisation; the role and how we invest in our people.
If you would like to attend, register by emailing [email protected].
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
