Cybercrime Insight Analyst Lead

The Cyber Crime Fraud team plays a critical role in protecting the integrity of DWP systems from internal and external threat actors.

You will be part of an innovative and service-orientated team focused on detecting cybercrime fraud attacks and malicious abuse of DWP systems.

The Cybercrime Insight Analyst Lead will focus on delivering innovation, applying insight, and collating and assessing intelligence surrounding Cybercrime threats to DWP Universal Credit, emerging DWP Digital services, and legacy benefits.

You will lead, manage, and develop a team of analysts rapidly developing new skills and using the latest analytical tools.

Responsibilities:

• Developing strong and effective working relationships with Data Scientists, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) engineers, and other data analysts.
• Working discreetly on sensitive issues, ensuring information is shared and disseminated on a strict need-to-know basis.
• Leading work to identify and address collusion between internal and external threat actors.
• Using knowledge of Government means-tested benefits systems, fraud, and security vulnerabilities to engage with and influence key stakeholders.
• Working closely with the DWP Integrated Risk and Intelligence Service (IRIS).

Requirements:

• Experience of using detailed knowledge of principal attack vectors across security and counter-fraud disciplines.
• Experience of using analytical tools, including SIEM tools.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience of working in Government Counter Fraud, Security, or Intelligence.

Benefits:

• Salary of £58,961 - £69,399 per year
• Contribution to the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme
• Recruitment and Retention Award of up to £6,500 annually
• Flexible working patterns
• Generous annual leave
• Support for financial wellbeing
• Health and wellbeing support
• Family-friendly policies
• Funded learning and development