Parliamentary Accreditor

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£63,716 per annum
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time, Full Time/Job Share
Starting at 30 days per annum, pro-rata

10th November 2019 at 23:55

Interviews are expected to be either the week commencing the 18th or 25th of November 2019.

The Role

The Parliamentary Accreditor is a bicameral role, working across both Houses of Parliament and the Digital Service.  The process of accreditation aims to ensure security is built into every solution we procure or develop. The Parliamentary Accreditor will provide independent assurance that technical solutions, storing or processing of Parliamentary data are meeting appropriate security standards. The post-holder will manage a programme of accreditation for Parliament, including the actions necessary to maintain these standards and mitigate risks identified. Applicable knowledge of national security policies, HMG security framework and procurement processes as well as a sound understanding of Information Assurance and risk management are essential to this role.  

The Parliamentary Accreditor is expected to maintain an agreed accreditation strategy that determines the accreditation process for Parliamentary ICT systems.

The Team 

The Information Rights and Information Security (IRIS) Service leads for the House on security of information, both paper and electronic, and manages the House’s obligations under the information laws (The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR/DPA 2018), Freedom of Information 2000 (FOI) and Environmental Information Regulations 2005 (EIRs)). Privacy, confidentiality, integrity and accessibility are the fundamental principles of the work of the IRIS service.

The Person


  • Proven experience as a Senior Accreditor working for a government department, public authority or similar organisation. Able to demonstrate accreditation or assurance experience on a wide range of information systems including standard IT infrastructures such as, cloud (AWS, Microsoft 365 and Azure) and BIM PAS 1192-5:2015.
  • A working knowledge of ISO27001/27002 control implementation and NCSC/CPNI guidance and assurance schemes. A good understanding of security related technologies including networks, remote access solutions and public key infrastructure. Able to demonstrate accreditation or assurance experience on a wide range of information systems including standard IT infrastructures such as, cloud (AWS, Microsoft 365 and Azure) and BIM PAS 1192-5:2015
  • Ability to analyse information and data, with excellent attention to detail to identify the main risks in complex situations, evaluate options and make sound accreditation decisions

The Benefits


  • Annual leave starting at 30 days pro rata 
  • Civil Service Pension scheme
  • Interest-free season ticket loan 
  • Discounted membership of the in-house gym

All applications must be submitted on a House of Commons application form, found on the website. More information on the role and the full criteria can be found on the job description.




This Vacancy is closed to applications.