In this role you will be a key contributor to ensuring Police Scotland ICT systems remain cyber resilient.  The successful candidate will have advanced knowledge, and experience, in performing penetration testing and security assessments.

You will form part of the internal Cyber Assurance governance process and assess and penetration test Police Scotland systems and applications.  You will report on the results and provide an objective, independent opinion, recommending the appropriate remediation, risk management and governance.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic, high performance team and work in many key cyber security areas including: Ethical Hacking, Penetration Testing, Security Campaigns, Password Auditing and Cracking, Vulnerability Mitigation and Remediation Advice

This post is flexible across Scotland

You will be educated to Degree level (or equivalent) in an IT Security related subject focusing on Ethical Hacking or Demonstrable experience in an IT security field.

Extensive experience of designing, developing, implementing and maintaining Penetration Testing frameworks.

A good working knowledge of Information Security best practices.

A driving licence is required

This full time post is permanent and requires Management Level and Security Clearance Vetting.  You will work 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

Full details regarding this vacancy can be found in the attached Role Profile.

Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions.

You should also have been resident in the UK for a minimum of five years immediately prior to application.

Why work for Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority?

Police Scotland is responsible for policing a large diverse, multi-cultural population. 

If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then Police Scotland is for you.

The Scottish Police Authority has a supportive role in maintaining and improving the police service. It is also responsible for the management and delivery of Forensic Services in Scotland.

The Authority aims to increase public trust and confidence in the policing of Scotland in the way it carries out its functions and through the quality of its governance arrangements.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion

We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion,  where communities are under-represented, including those from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBT communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.

All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.

Police Scotland and The Scottish Police Authority are committed to promoting a diverse workforce and to achieving and promoting an organisational culture where staff and officers are treated with dignity, fairness and respect.

Flexible working

Flexible working arrangements can be considered in line with current policy, as well as both personal and organisational needs.   

Benefits

You can expect a rewarding and varied career with Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority. We offer competitive salaries, annual salary increments and a wide range of employee benefits. For more details click here.

Recruitment and Selection Policy

Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be given primacy over the remaining internal and external applicants.

Vetting 

We are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.

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