AMS PSR

On behalf of FCDO we are looking for an Information Security Help Desk Analyst (Inside IR35) for a 6 month contract. Hybrid working with travel to either London, Milton Keynes or Glasgow as and when required. 

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) pursues our national interests and projects the UK as a force for good in the world. We promote the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UK's security, defend our values, reduce poverty, and tackle global challenges with our international partners.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Information Security Help Desk Analyst to serve as the first line of defence in our organization’s cybersecurity operations. The "Front Door" role involves monitoring and managing security systems, analysing threats, and ensuring that all entry points to our network are secure.

As a Information Security Help Desk Analyst your main responsibilities will be:

• Proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks through real-time monitoring and threat intelligence.
• Collaborating with IT teams to enforce best practices in access control and identity management.
• Conducting regular audits and vulnerability assessments to strengthen our security posture.
• Ensuring timely response to security incidents, documenting findings, and recommending preventive measures.
• You will work closely with other security professionals and departments to provide a cohesive and effective security framework.

Essential:

• An active SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. (Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.) 
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in a cybersecurity or IT-related role.
• Experience with incident response and forensic analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, FCDO guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".