System Security Manager

AQA ,
Guildford, Surrey
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PLEASE NOTE: You MUST register and apply on our AQA Job Portal in order for your application to be considered for this role At AQA, we're committed to advancing education and we're committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, we mark over seven million GCSEs and A-levels each year and it's our people who make this happen. System Security Manager Guildford Permanent Circa £50,000 generous holiday allowance, pension and other benefits We are looking to appoint a System Security Manager to join our team in Guildford to develop, promote and embed a consistent and robust IT security, business continuity and data protection management approach. This will reflect industry best practice to ensure the highest levels of confidentiality, availability and integrity of AQA systems and information. You will be expected to monitor and report on systems security, information security, business continuity and data protection performance, to provide technical expertise, advice, support and governance on systems security matters and to provide assurance to colleagues and senior management through the effective use of technical security audits and reviews. You will have; Expertise in resource management and risk management methodologies and processes Extensive experience of a broad range of system and network installations and configurations in a similar business environment Experience in successfully delivering enterprise class computing and networking infrastructure including high availability and disaster recovery services Experience of complex technical and non-technical problem analysis and resolution in a high-pressure environment Extensive experience of delivering mainstream technologies and networks Computing degree or equivalent level of business computing experience and/or professional accreditation (BCS Professional Membership (MBCS) Relevant vendor accreditations – RHCSA, MCSE Ethical Hacking qualification or equivalent experience (e.g. EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)) In addition; Expert understanding of: cyber security; physical infrastructure; information architecture standards; mainstream computing hardware/storage and back-up platforms; operating systems, databases and end user computing platforms; network and system segmentation (including cloud and virtualisation security models and architectures); cloud computing platforms; virtualisation; threat control solutions (eg IPS, IDS, WAF, WAS); secure access solutions and protocols (eg Cisco ACS, 802.1X, etc) network and system monitoring Strong understanding in the fields of: routing and switching/LAN/WAN firewalls (current and 'next generation') Virtual Private Network (VPN) solutions and technologies wireless technologies and wireless security Benefits At AQA we recognise our employees’ contribution and in return we are proud to offer an extensive reward and benefit package. This includes: 25 days’ annual leave rising to 30 days, plus all Bank Holidays and additional Christmas leave 35 hour working week Excellent contributory pension Life assurance An enhanced maternity/paternity scheme How to apply Please upload your CV and covering letter including your current and expected salary as one document via our website. Closing date for applications is midnight Thursday 2 March 2020 However, applications will be reviewed as we receive them and if a suitable candidate is identified, we reserve the right to close our adverts sooner. AQA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. AQA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website. We have a range of opportunities, whether it's working as part of our core team, joining us for the summer or taking on an examiner role to set or mark exam papers. Recruitment Agencies We have a preferred supplier list (PSL) in place. Unsolicited CVs will be treated as a gift. We will not be subject to or liable under your terms and conditions or agency fees. About AQA AQA are an independent education charity and the largest provider of academic qualifications taught in schools and colleges. With a turnover of over £170m, we set and mark papers for around half of all GCSEs and A-levels. In the summer of 2019 we awarded over 3 million qualifications. Born out of five leading universities, we have over a century of qualifications expertise. Today, we employ more than 1000 people across six locations and work with around 27,000 teachers, lecturers, subject experts and academics, who help set and mark our exams. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89911472

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