Response 3600075

Response to request for information

Reference

3600075

Response date

11 December 2024

Request

When recruiting for cyber security roles, could you please advise what qualifications you require from candidates applying for the following five roles (or the equivalent job title)?

1. Junior / Trainee Cyber Analyst
2. Standard Cyber Analyst
3. Senior Cyber Analyst / Cyber Team Leader
4. Information Security Manager / Chief Information Officer
5. Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO)

Response

When recruiting for cyber security roles, could you please advise what qualifications you require from candidates applying for the following five roles (or the equivalent job title)?

1. Junior / Trainee Cyber Analyst – we do not have this role or an equivalent role within the Council.
2. Standard Cyber Analyst – we do not have this role or an equivalent role within the Council.
3. Senior Cyber Analyst / Cyber Team Leader – we do not have this role or an equivalent role within the Council.
4. Information Security Manager / Chief Information Officer – an essential requirement of this role is to have ITIL Qualification and evidence of continuing professional development.  We would also like this post holder to have Graduate level qualification, Membership of a professional body (Socitm / BCS), Management Qualification, Prince2 Qualification
5. Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) - same as for question 4.