Associate Cyber Responder - FCDO Services - EO

Location

Hanslope Park Road, Hanslope, Milton Keynes, MK19 7BH

At FCDO Services we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we’re on.

In our world, it all matters.

Our Technology and Operations team is at the forefront of digital solutions and services for FCDO and Government. They provide best in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data‑driven future for UK government. Whether it’s creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy’s servers to a Cloud platform. No matter the task, they are on hand to support.

Join them in this important role and you’ll have the opportunity to lead them on the next stage of our exciting journey.

Providing innovation to government partners

Delivering best-in-class solutions

Working at the cutting-edge of technology

It all matters

Develop your cyber expertise as you work to protect the UK from security threats

As an Associate Cyber Responder within our collaborative and supportive team, you will use a range of tools and approaches as you assist with investigating and recovery from cyber security incidents that occur in our organisation – these could involve applications, servers, storage and laptops. Helping to conduct tests and checks to monitor compliance with incident response and recovery plans, we will also expect you to analyse security breaches and recommend solutions to mitigate against similar incidents occurring in the future.

Providing high quality technical security advice to colleagues and customers, you will also explain the likely business impact of vulnerabilities and make recommendations that will reduce their effect.

You will have a range of additional responsibilities – these include contributing to the development of the strategies and policies that protect FCDO Services and our customers against security threats, and providing advice and consultancy on the security aspects of projects our organisation is working on. Assessing the potential impact of tests to be deployed and escalating when risks are posed to the performance of live systems, you will also be committed to maintaining your professional development in line with emerging technologies and best practice.

You will also be expected to participate in the team’s 24/7 on‑call service, supporting the investigation and remediation of security issues as they arise.

To be a success in this important role you should have well developed experience of resolving technical problems in an IT setting, an NVQ Level 3 in IT or Cyber Security or equivalent hands‑on experience, and a natural aptitude for and interest in all aspects of IT and IT security. A highly effective, confident and collaborative team player, the skills to use a variety of tools to manipulate data would be desirable.

In addition, the ability to produce clear and concise technical documentation would be a bonus.

You will be working in a fast‑paced environment, and as this is a role where there will be plenty of opportunities to develop your career, you should possess the drive and ambition to take on more responsibilities and progress within our organisation.

Please be aware that we can only accept applications for this role from British citizens with sole nationality – we cannot accept applications from dual or foreign nationals.

But we’re always looking to improve – just like you. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on‑site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and…