Information Security - Risk Analyst (Third Party Risk)

Job summary

Can you spot security risks before they put vital information and services at risk?

Do you thrive on turning third-party security issues into clear, practical recommendations?

Have you got the skills to influence stakeholders and strengthen security across a diverse supplier network?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is seeking an Information Security – Risk Analyst (Third-Party Risk) to join their team. Information Security is the practice of assuring the security, confidentiality, integrity and availability of information, assets, technology, people, systems and services throughout the MCA and its suppliers.

The role of the Information Security team is to contribute to and influence the Information Security strategy and function through internal consultation, evaluation, and assessment. The team promotes security best practice and ensures that information security requirements are fully considered and implemented as part of the design throughout projects and operational processes.

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King’s birthday
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Read more in the Benefits section below!

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Job description

As an Information Security - Risk Analyst (Third-Party Risk) you will help safeguard the MCA’s information and assets by assessing suppliers against security requirements and identifying, communicating and escalating third-party risks. You will work with technical and non-technical stakeholders to support informed, risk-based decisions, ongoing supplier reviews and proportionate remediation plans, while helping to improve third-party risk processes, reporting and governance.

This role is aligned to the skills set out in the Government Security Professions Framework

Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:

1. Conducting proportionate security risk assessments for all suppliers participating in tender processes and communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
2. Interpreting third‑party security risks and communicating clearly and proportionately with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
3. Identifying and escalating third-party security risks in line with organisational risk appetite.
4. Working with Protective Security, Contract Management and Procurement to support supplier reviews and proportionate remediation plans the reduce supply chain risks.
5. Supporting the Third-Party Risk Specialist to develop KPIs for monitoring and reporting third-party risk.
6. Supporting the effective operation of the Third‑Party Risk Operational Security Working Group by coordinating meetings, capturing decisions and actions, and supporting follow‑
7. Contributing to continuous improvement of Third-Party Risk Management processes and deputising for the Third-Party Risk Specialist in internal and external forums
8. Working flexibly with the Protective Security team, providing cover where required

Person specification

Required experience:

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

• Demonstrates the ability to apply security, risk management or assurance principles to identify, assess and communicate risks
• Ability to communicate security and risk-related information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Able to use information from a range of sources to support risk assessment, decision-making and governance activities.
• Experience of building relationships and influencing stakeholders, working collaboratively and inclusively, sharing information and knowledge to achieve shared outcomes.

Additional Information

Operational Delivery Profession (ODP) is the largest and most diverse professional community across the Civil Service. Many of us will have an association with several professional communities or specialisms, ODP applies to all public facing roles / or a role that is primarily aligned to supporting the work of those with public facing roles. All critical to the delivery of UK public services.

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Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements

Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week.

Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 30 hours per week.

This role is suitable for hybrid working, which is a non-contractual arrangement where a combination of workplace and home-based working can be accommodated subject to business requirements.

The expectation at present is a minimum of 60% of your working time a month will be spent at either your designated workplace (one of the locations cited in the advert) or, when required for business reasons, in another office/work location/visiting stakeholders. Your designated workplace will be your contractual place of work. There may be occasions where you are required to attend above the minimum expectation.

Some UK travel required, including overnight stays.

If you have a question about hybrid working, part time/job share hours, flexible working, travelling for work, or require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Vacancy Holder during the recruitment process to avoid possible disappointment later in the process should your working arrangements not be compatible with the requirements of the role (see below for contact details).

Visa Sponsorship

Please note that we will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category, and we will not sponsor a visa. Therefore, this role is not open to applications from those who require sponsorship – candidates must ensure they have the appropriate right to work in the UK before applying. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £37,090, Maritime and Coastguard Agency contributes £10,744 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

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