Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
Information Security and Monitoring Specialist
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Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and security-focused professional to join our Operational Capability (OC) Team as an Information Security and Monitoring Specialist.
In this role, you will support the detection and investigation of security incidents across the organisation, using advanced monitoring tools and SIEM- Security Information and Event Management systems. You will analyse alerts, identify threats, and work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and effective responses to threats.
This post requires the successful candidate to be a British national and they will be subject to Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.
Job Description
You will work as a member of the OC Team in the Department's Cyber Resilience Centre (CRC), at the forefront of detecting and investigating potential security threats across CRC. Your primary focus will be on identifying indicators of compromise and malicious activity, conducting in-depth analysis of system alerts and logs, and ensuring swift, effective responses to emerging risks.
You will work closely with stakeholders across CRC and the wider security community to coordinate responses, escalate incidents when necessary, and support investigations with clear, actionable intelligence. Your experience in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems will be critical in driving informed decision-making.
You will also oversee local security officers, contribute to the development of monitoring capabilities, and support strategic workforce planning activities. This role requires a background in information security, incident response, and protective security practices, with the ability to operate discreetly and decisively in high-assurance environments.
Person specification
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyse system alerts and logs to detect suspicious or malicious activity.
- Conduct proactive threat hunting and incident investigations.
- Escalate and present potential incidents with comprehensive supporting evidence.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to coordinate responses to threats.
- Take remedial actions following inappropriate internal behaviour or security breaches.
- Oversee and support Rosa Local Security Officers across UK hubs.
- Manage Rosa assets and act as Partner Security Officer, ensuring compliance and assurance.
- Coordinate secure handling of sensitive materials across CRC and authorised partners.
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of monitoring systems, processes, and playbooks.
- Produce workforce analysis for CRC Senior Leadership.
- Support workforce planning and strategic capability development alongside the Head of Operational Capability.
- Provide operational support and resilience to the team as needed.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional who can demonstrate:
Essential Criteria
- Experience in cyber security monitoring and incident response.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and logs.
- Experience in using SIEM tools and other security technologies.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to monitor, investigate and manage sensitive information with discretion.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience working in a government or regulated environment.
- Familiarity with confidential material handling and secure asset management.
- Experience of managing multiple priorities and responding flexibly and effectively to competing demands, balancing priorities accordingly.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
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Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Experience with SIEM tools to collect, analyse, and correlate security events.
Salary and Benefits
Alongside your salary of £44,355, Department for Work and Pensions contributes £12,849 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).
DWP have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:
- Working patterns to support work/life balance such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours.
- Generous annual leave – at least 23 days on entry, increasing up to 30 days over time (pro–rata for part time employees), plus 9 days public and privilege leave.
- Support for financial wellbeing, including interest-free season ticket loans for travel, a cycle to work scheme and an employee discount scheme.
- Health and wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme for specialist advice and counselling and the opportunity to join HASSRA a first-class programme of competitions, activities and benefits for its members (subscription payable monthly).
- Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave pay after 1 year’s continuous service.
- Funded learning and development to support progress in your role and career. This includes industry recognised qualifications and accreditations, coaching, mentoring and talent development programmes.
- An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join professional and interpersonal networks including Women’s Network, National Race Network, National Disability Network (THRIVE) and many more.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and personal statement. Further details on this are listed on the application form.
Application
Candidates will be required to provide a CV covering work history, achievements in role and qualifications. Additionally, a Personal Statement is required, demonstrating how you meet the Essential Criteria (listed in responsibilities section) for this role (maximum 500 words).
The sift panel will use the information relating to your employment history (your CV) and your personal statement of suitability to assess your experience, skills and knowledge and Behaviours.
When giving details of your employment history, you should include details of the work that you have been involved in, outcomes, and your role therein.
All applications will be assessed and sifted based on the essential criteria in the advert, using the information you provide in your completed application form.
Interview
Successful candidates will be invited to a face to face interview where candidates will be assessed on Behaviours.
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We'll assess you against these behaviours at the interview stage:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Communicating and Influencing
- Changing and Improving
We will also ask a Technical question during the interview.
Application sifting will take place week commencing 19th October 2026 and interviews will take place from 2nd November 2026.
Further Information
At the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) we value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including those that are underrepresented in our workforce.
Find out more about working for DWP on the DWP Careers Hub.
Reserve List
A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made.
If you are placed on a reserve list but we cannot immediately offer you a post, please note:
- If you are later offered the role you applied for, in a location you have expressed a preference for, and you decline the offer or are unable to take up the post within a reasonable timeframe you will be withdrawn from the campaign and removed from the reserve list, other than in exceptional circumstances (e.g. a contractual Part Time Working Pattern cannot be accommodated in the initial role offered or in cases of serious ill health).
- If DWP makes an offer of an alternative role or location to that which you originally applied for, and you decline that offer, you will be able to remain on the reserve list.
Disability Confident Scheme
If high application volumes are received, the benchmark for candidates to proceed to the next stage may be raised. In line with our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS), we aim to advance all candidates applying under the DCS who meet the minimum standard. However, we may only progress those candidates who best meet the required standards.
Reasonable Adjustments
We consider visible and non-visible disabilities, neurodiversity or learning differences, chronic medical conditions, or mental ill health. Examples include dyslexia, epilepsy, autism, chronic fatigue, or schizophrenia.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should contact the Government Recruitment Service via DWPRecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Complete the “Reasonable Adjustments” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
Integrity, plagiarism and Civil Service Principles
The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles.
Please ensure that all examples provided in your application are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words.
Examples Of Plagiarism Can Include
- Presenting the work, ideas and experience of others as your own
- Copying content or answers from an online or published source that is not your own
Disclosure and Barring Service and Internal Fraud Database Checks
To process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of
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