Defence Digital
Security Assurance Coordinator (SAC) - Defence Digital - CDIS OS Project
8 Incomplete applications
7 SME, 1 large
12 Completed applications
11 SME, 1 large
Important dates
- Published
- Thursday 24 September 2020
- Deadline for asking questions
- Thursday 1 October 2020 at 11:59pm GMT
- Closing date for applications
- Thursday 8 October 2020 at 11:59pm GMT
Overview
- Specialist role
- Cyber security consultant
- Summary of the work
- Includes: develop cross-domain security architecture (physical and virtual domains) and VMWare cloud. Develop specifications for Windows / Linux. Design audit solutions. Define Pen testing scope. Develop HLD / LLD. Security Testing. Maintain DART information. Define CTAS Scope. Security Requirements Statements. Produce Risk Register, Risk balance cases, RMADS. Operational Security Management
- Latest start date
- Monday 2 November 2020
- Expected contract length
- 10 months with potential for a further 4 month extension
- Location
- South West England
- Organisation the work is for
- Defence Digital
- Maximum day rate
- £800
About the work
- Early market engagement
- Who the specialist will work with
- The project team and wider Defence Digital assurance personnel
- What the specialist will work on
- A project to deliver gateway services at official sensitive
Work setup
- Address where the work will take place
- Ministry of Defence, Westwells Road, Corsham, SN13 9NR
- Working arrangements
- Full time, Monday – Friday, 37 hours per week
- Security clearance
- SC
Additional information
- Additional terms and conditions
Skills and experience
Buyers will use the essential and nice-to-have skills and experience to help them evaluate suppliers’ technical competence.
- Essential skills and experience
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- CCP Senior SIRA status
- Detailed knowledge of Government IA Policy, including JSP440, JSP604, IS1/2, DIANS and NCSC IA guidance
- Detailed knowledge of gateway design and capability including NCSC Architectural Patterns and an in depth understanding of how NCSC work
- Detailed knowledge of security requirements and related compliance/non-compliance within the designs
- Detailed knowledge of OSMP documentation
- Detailed knowledge of how the accreditation process works within the UK MOD
- Detailed knowledge of cross-domain interoperability services/ gateways within Defence
- Nice-to-have skills and experience
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- CCP Senior IA Architect status
- Detailed knowledge of associated risks and threats specific to gateways
- Detailed experience of the Assurance Plan in respect of gateways
How suppliers will be evaluated
All suppliers will be asked to provide a work history.
- How many specialists to evaluate
- 6
- Cultural fit criteria
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- Work as a team with our organisation and other suppliers
- Be transparent and collaborative when making decisions
- Have a no-blame culture and encourage people to learn from their mistakes
- Take responsibility for their work
- Share knowledge and experience with other team members
- Additional assessment methods
- Evaluation weighting
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Technical competence
75%Cultural fit
5%Price
20%
Questions asked by suppliers
- 1. Will you be able to sponsor SC for right candidate?
- Unfortunately timescales dictate that we will not be able to sponsor SC for this assignment
- 2. What is the IR35 status?
- It has been determined that 'Off payroll' working rules do not apply
- 3. Is there an incumbent?
- There is no incumbent for this assignment
- 4. Is there a chance for some remote-working?
- Due to the current Covid-19 guidelines remote working will be possible, however subject to change in the future.
- 5. In light of the recent government announcement, will the contract allow working from home?
- Due to the current Covid-19 guidelines remote working will be possible, however subject to change in the future.
- 6. We would like to put forward a strong candidate with further support from another specialist. Would you consider this approach?
- Yes