Manager COMPUTER EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM Salary �31,900 - �39,875 UKERNA is responsible for the development and maintenance of JANET, the UK academic and research network, which provides a national network and advanced IT communication facilities for further and higher education organisations and research council establishments. JANET also provides its customers with high speed access to the Internet. Pleasantly situated in rural Oxfordshire, within easy commuting distance of Didcot, Abingdon and Wantage, the company offers a friendly, hard- working environment with a good team spirit and an active social calendar. JANET CERT is a team of six that is responsible for providing computer security support to the 700 institutions that are connected to the network around the United Kingdom. The CERT provides information and warning about computer security vulnerabilities and responds to computer security incidents including supporting institutions that have been compromised. About the job The CERT is an active team with a highly demanding role. The CERT Manager's job is to ensure that incidents are efficiently handled and that the targets in the Service Level Agreement are met or exceeded. The CERT Manager is also responsible for ensuring that regular reporting is carried out on the delivery of the service and that the processes and tools used within the team are continually developed. This role will suit someone who enjoys working with people and leading a busy and specialised team. About you The successful applicant will posses the following skills and qualifications: The ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English. A basic knowledge of budgeting procedures. An ability to provide leadership to a group of individuals to provide a coherent team that can work effectively with other groups within the company to achieve common goals. An ability to gain respect and co-operation of technical and managerial staff at institutions connected to JANET and with the staff of UKERNA's major partners and peer organisations. Knowledge of computer security, plus experience of working within such an environment and a track- record of success in computer security work. At least five years' work experience, some of which should have been in a managerial role (ideally managing technically qualified staff in an operations environment). A sound level of general education, ideally including a degree in a relevant field. This post is a permanent, full-time position. Attractive pension scheme Gym benefit Generous holiday entitlement For further information about UKERNA see http://www.ukerna.ac.uk/ For an application form or to discuss the posts, please contact: Mrs Emma Castle, Human Resources Officer, UKERNA, Atlas Centre, Chilton, Didcot, Oxon OX11 OQS Tel: 01235 822331, Fax: 01235 822399, Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The closing date for applications received is Friday 15th February 2002. Please quote reference VN158 Please note that applications must be made on the company's application form. CVs alone will not be accepted. No agencies please.
