Total 9 Legal / Public / Security job vacancies in Birmingham, Alabama

• Provide leadership to commanders on Equal Employment Opportunity policies.
• Establish training requirements for Equal Employment Opportunity personnel.
• Prepare reports on Equal Employment Opportunity Program effectiveness.
• Advise management on command policy changes.
• Advise management on command policy changes. Coordinate with personnel officers to promote recruitment of minorities and women.
• Plan and administer the informal/formal complaint process.
• Identify systemic Equal Employment Opportunity problems within command activities.

• Provide leadership to commanders on Equal Employment Opportunity policies.
• Establish training requirements for Equal Employment Opportunity personnel.
• Prepare reports on Equal Employment Opportunity Program effectiveness.
• Advise management on command policy changes.
• Advise management on command policy changes. Coordinate with personnel officers to promote recruitment of minorities and women.
• Plan and administer the informal/formal complaint process.
• Identify systemic Equal Employment Opportunity problems within command activities.

Head of Enterprise Security Architecture

Location: UK / Hybrid - with some travel

National Highways have an exciting career opportunity to join us as Head of Security Architecture. Reporting directly into the Chief Security Officer you will oversee and lead the provision of security architecture services to change initiatives, aligning and coordinating with wider architecture governance functions to advise on and deliver a comprehensive enterprise (IT) and operational technology (OT) security architecture which reduces both the probability and impact of a cyber attack against to National Highways.

This is a hybrid role which can be based from any main National Highways office - (40% office based)

Please note we require the successful candidate to be SC cleared or willing to go through checks at the time of onboarding.

What you'll be leading on

• Own, improve and articulate the Highways England enterprise and operational technology security architecture.
• Oversee wider architectural governance functions, ensure all change initiatives are reviewed and supported to ensure alignment with the enterprise and operational technology security architecture.
• Set the direction for external partners to influence cyber security related regulatory requirements and ensure that change initiatives are aligned with those requirements.
• To be accountable for overseeing and maintaining appropriate technical security guidance documentation in support of wider security policies.
• Maintain the effectiveness of core enterprise and operational technology security capabilities.
• Anticipate technology trends, future threats and capability requirements. Assess their business value and initiate team and wider capability development to address these.
• Manage, decide mitigations for and resolve architecture/cyber security related risk

To be successful you'll need

• HoldrelevantCyber Security qualifications in either of the following:
  • BSc / MSc in Cyber Security, Computer Science or related subject;
  • CISSP, GICSP, Senior CCP (Architect) or similar Security Architecture qualification;
  • CCSP, CCSK or similar Cloud Security qualification
• Have a demonstratable track record of leading a team of Security Architects along with a background of delivering security architecture in both OT and IT domains
• Experience of working at an enterprise level as a member of an organisation's architectural governance apparatus
• Experience of delivering security architecture to meet NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework requirements
• To be able to translate security impacts into business consequences
• The ability to take business requirements and propose corresponding security requirements
• Have strong commercial acumen with the ability to work with suppliers to drive cost effective solutions for National Highways
• To be able to produce detailed written briefs and to conduct concise verbal briefings to senior stakeholders

A bit about us

The Digital Services Directorate is a growing and vibrant team and there has never been a better time to join us as we go through our transformation programme. We are helping to transform the way National Highways operates by delivering digital, data and technology services from frontline to back office, in a modern and efficient way. Our vision is to develop integrated information and technology that empowers our colleagues and provides real time information to our customers, integration with intelligent vehicle and transport systems as they develop, to improve journey safety and reliability.

Why you should join us

At National Highways we believe in a connected country. We are passionate about creating a culture where colleagues feel connected, included and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this. We're proud that as an organisation we are continually striving to do better and actively encourage and support our colleagues to do the same with their careers.

Want to know more?

To request a copy of the role profile, please contact quoting reference number 5792

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• Leads the team in identifying existing data resources, coordinating research areas and reviewing relevant legislation, regulations, SSA policies and other internal and external reports to accomplish project objectives.
• Develops comprehensive plans to accomplish complex and sensitive projects in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and procedures.
• Distributes and balances workload among the team members in accordance with work flow, skill level or job specialization, making adjustments in accordance with established priorities to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Trains or arranges for the training of team members as needed.
• Analyzes information gathered to evaluate compliance with program regulations, policies and procedures, to evaluate accomplishment of program goals and to assess the economy and efficiency of operations.
• Formulates findings by identifying the cause(s) of conditions and developing recommendations to address them.
• Prepares written reports, memos and other documents to summarize the results of reviews and to present recommendations. Develops special reports as projects progress when significant issues are identified that require immediate corrective action.
• Liaisons with SSA staff on program and operational issues and negotiates to gain acceptance of findings and the recommendations presented where differing points of view may be strongly held.
• Leads the team in identifying problem areas and researching and analyzing information that results in new project proposals which have a significant impact on SSA’s operations and/or save Agency funds in its programs and operations.
• Reviews completed work and written products to ensure that instructions, priorities, deadlines, and quality standards are met. Identifies work products that do not meet established standards, referring unusual situations to the Division Director.

Cyber Security Infrastructure Engineer

Pay up to £38,373, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.

This role within our Digital Security Transformation Programme is working in a security engineering team with an objective to improve the Department's Cyber Security posture across our estate of Digital Services, embedding security controls to ensuring we are secure by design.

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

We are looking for a Cyber Security Infrastructure Engineer to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital.

We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives.

DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people.

The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of Software Delivery Methods: Knowledge of modern software delivery methods (e.g., DevOps, CI/CD) and how they can be applied within security practices, including experience with automation in the SDLC: Demonstrated experience with automating security processes, including the use of infrastructure as code and automated testing tools
• Proven ability to analyse security requirements and develop security cases compliant with legal and regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001)
• Experience of writing clear, structured reports and delivering presentations tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Hands-on experience conducting vulnerability assessments, prioritising remediation, and maintaining ongoing security with relevant tools and practices
• Security Frameworks and Standards: Familiarity with security frameworks such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS Critical Security Controls, or similar
• Strong coding skills in developing and testing secure scripts or programs, ensuring system functionality and security in critical environments.

You and your role

As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will be responsible for embedding security into all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) in a large-scale, complex environment.

You will play a key role in maintaining the security of nearly 1 billion lines of code by implementing and maintaining modern software delivery practices, including automation and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, ensuring the development and deployment of secure, resilient software solutions.

Working collaboratively with development, operations, and security teams, you will design and implement security policies and controls that prevent vulnerabilities, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.

You will contribute to the enhancement of security processes and tooling that support the DevOps model, ensuring security is integrated at every step of the development cycle.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield whichever is most convenient for you.

Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.

Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £38,373.

Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £10,000 per year.

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 24 days rising to 31 days over time.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays.

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100)
• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

Process:

We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages:

Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through.

Interview: a single stage interview online.

CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

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• Serve as a Work Leader for Public Safety Dispatchers.
• Answer 911 calls, conducts emergency and non-emergency call processing using Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) consoles or CAD capability through NG911 modernization, if applicable, and or Land Mobile Radios (LMR).
• Monitor Installation computerized fire and Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (ICIDS) alarm systems.
• Refer non-emergent callers to appropriate civilian and governmental agencies.

• Directs public affairs programs that promote and implement the agency's programs and mission to inform national media, specialized and general publics.
• Plans, directs and executes national campaigns to convey complex information concerning programs, research on program-related areas, responsibilities, and activities.
• Performs the full range of administrative and technical supervisory duties.
• Manages the resources of the public affairs office.

As a SECURITY SPECIALIST at the NH-0080-4 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Provide expert, authoritative security and protection advice and guidance to senior agency personnel in the application of program protection, information security, classification and declassification management, industrial security, and/or operations security policies, requirements, standards and criteria, through direct interaction with system and technology planners, designers, developers, and acquisition authorities across the MDA.
• Determine and apply Information Security standards in support of programmatic research, development, production, and deployment efforts. Participates in preparation of Memorandum of Understanding/ Memorandum of Agreement (MOU/MOAs), other international agreements, and arrangements with Services and Agencies, OSD offices, and other Federal entities.
• Oversee and evaluate security projects being accomplished by contract to ensure that all actions are properly and effectively administered in compliance with applicable contracting laws and regulations, and Agency/Department policies.
• Provide management and programmatic direction of comprehensive and coherent Information Security in support of program protection policy for complex weapons systems. Apply procedural security and protection methods and processes to develop policies and procedures that provide security solutions to complex problems.
• Serve as the technical authority in managing the Information Security Program. Provides oversight and guidance for information handled at all MDA operating locations.
• Serve as the Information Security Program coordinating agent for Enabling Office support from Technical Intelligence and Security services provided by organizations outside of Program Protection (e.g., Intelligence, Counterintelligence, Emergency Management, International Security, Antiterrorism, Special Security, Personnel Security, and Physical Security).
• Represent MDA Information Security interests at senior and action officer level meetings within MDA, and with OSD, the Joint Staff, the Services, and other Defense and non-Defense agencies, when required.

• Serve as Country Program Assistant Manager (CPAM) for assigned countries, programs, and organizations for the purchase, transfer and/or lease of defense articles and services.
• Monitor operating procedures and systems to ensure compliance with established policy and regulations.
• Responsible for all logistical aspects (for example: receipt, review, documents, waivers, notification, taskings, processing, etc.) of Security Assistance program management.
• Maintain liaison with foreign government representatives and key personnel within the Security Assistance Enterprise.