Job Description
Data Security Analyst - Cyber & Information Resilience
Salary: National ranging from £51,200 to £68,000 and London from £56,400 to £75,000

Eligibility of Security clearance is mandatory

Are you interested in joining a team that will design and implement a data security strategy?

The team/department
The Cyber and Information Resilience (C&IR) Team is a department that has been formed to respond to the growing threat from cyber security and the organisation's increasing reliance on the data in order to effectively regulate of the financial sector and ensure that relevant markets function well.
Within the department, the C&IR Operational Assurance Team is responsible for the definition and provision of and integrated set of security and information assurance activities across the whole of the FCA.
C&IR Operational Assurance will conduct security and data reviews, analysis and testing to confirm the appropriate application (whether through technology, process or behaviour) of the policies and the secure operation of the FCA's systems and the information and data thereon.

What you will be doing (the role)
* Manage the design, development, and implementation of data security strategy and policies across the organisation
* Conduct risk assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and areas for improvement in data security practices
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess data security requirements for new projects and initiatives
* Provide guidance and support to business units on data security best practices and compliance requirements
* Monitor and analyse data security incidents, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions as necessary
* Lead Data Loss Protection (DLP) rule development life cycle including policy development, response rules, and maintenance
* Acts as the subject matter expert for a DLP domain, producing knowledge transfer materials, and dealing with complex internal and external stakeholder queries
* Develop and enforce security controls for cloud-based infrastructure in alignment with enterprise requirements

What you will get from the role
* Being part of a multi-disciplinary team that is strategically important to the mission of the FCA
* Influence the strategic direction of information compliance and resilience at the FCA
* Work in an environment that encourages learning and collaboration within all areas of Cyber and Information Security
* Opportunity to develop and mature the information assurance control framework through leadership and direction, driving values and behaviours to ensure alignment and commitment between key stakeholders and the wider business

Our competitive flexible benefits scheme gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package, tailored to suit your life cycle. You can use this allowance to purchase additional benefits such as dental or cycle to work or you have the option top up your base salary by taking this as cash.

Core benefits that you will receive as standard are:
* 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
* Private healthcare with Bupa
* A non-contributory Pension of at least 8% of basic salary each month (there are several contribution levels that increase depending on your age - up to 12% a month once you reach age 35)
* Life assurance of eight times your basic salary
* Income protection

We support hybrid working which means you will be able to work from home up to 60% of the time over a month with the remainder of your time in one of our three office locations.

The skills and experience you will have

Minimum
We are a signatory to the Government's Disability Confident scheme. This means that we will offer an interview to disabled candidates entering under the scheme, who best meet the minimum criteria for a role.
* Proven experience of Data Loss Prevention technologies (Network, Email, Endpoint, etc.) and processes
* Demonstrable evidence of performing technical assessments and audits of information and data repositories, such as M365, as well as auditing IT processes
* Experience of Information and Data Risk Management practices

Essential
* Proven background in security engineering, data protection, data life cycle management, data loss prevention or the supporting of these security solutions
* Experience implementing policy modules for automation across industry standards including ISO27001 and GDPR
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Purview functionality, ability to deliver the best business solution to ensure compliance across the Microsoft Office Suite of products
* Hands-on involvement in the delivery and execution of more than one of the areas listed in the job description key responsibilities
* Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and oversee mitigation of data security risks

About the FCA
The FCA regulates the conduct of nearly 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. We do this to make sure markets work well for individuals, businesses and the economy as a whole. For more information on what we do, our three-year strategy can be found here.

The FCA's Values & Diversity
Our ambition is to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better regulation.

The FCA is committed to achieving greater diversity across all levels of the organisations. Given this, we particularly welcome applications from women, disabled and minority ethnic candidates for our senior associate role.

Flexible working
We welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Many of our staff work flexibly including working part time, staggered hours, and job shares. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want but we won't judge you for asking.

Multi-location
As part of the FCA's on-going commitment to develop our national presence, most of our vacancies are now open to working in our Edinburgh, Leeds, or London offices. This means that as part of the application process you will be able to select your preference of which office location you would like to work from.

Our Recruitment Delivery Team are committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any accommodations or adjustments as a result of disability, impairment, or health condition, please do not hesitate to let me know by emailing.