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Principal Technology Adviser – Identity and Trust
Information Commissioner's Office. Provide technical advice and expertise on technology projects .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide technical advice and expertise on technology projects
- Support development of information rights policy
- Support supervisory functions relating to qualified trust services under UK eIDAS
- Contribute technical expertise to digital identity, authentication, trust services, digital credentials and associated technologies
- Support technical assessments, investigations, research activities and regulatory projects relating to online trust
- Participate in assessments of trust service providers and related regulatory and technical evaluations
- Build relationships within the ICO and translate technical insights into regulatory and policy outcomes
- Provide strategic advice through briefings, analysis and recommendations
- Monitor developments in online trust and implications for information rights, including standards, interoperability, privacy, security, fraud prevention, usability and inclusion
- Develop relationships with stakeholders across government, industry, academia and standards bodies
- Represent the ICO in technical discussions, conferences, workshops and meetings
- Contribute to organisational capability in identity, trust and emerging technologies
- Undertake structured learning, professional development and specialist technical training
Requirements
What you’ll need- Solid technical understanding of public key infrastructure (PKI)
- Knowledge of cryptographic concepts enabled by PKI, including encryption, digital signatures, authentication and non-repudiation
- Up-to-date knowledge of system architecture for digital identity or trust services
- Familiarity with technical standards and specifications relating to identity verification, authentication, credential issuance, digital credentials, trust services or secure data exchange is advantageous
- Familiarity with ETSI trust services framework, ISO 18103 mdoc, OpenID, W3C verifiable credentials and related technologies is welcomed
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Ability to identify emerging technology trends, developments and related issues
- Ability to manage a demanding workload with conflicting demands
- Strong desire and aptitude to continually develop technical knowledge, skills and abilities
- Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills, including explaining technical matters to non-technical audiences
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain working relationships
- Excellent literacy and written communication skills
- Ability to travel to meetings and events in the UK and overseas, possibly outside office hours
- Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance required
- CV and cover letter required; cover letter no more than 1,000 words
Benefits
Comp & perks- Pay progression scheme
- Hybrid and flexible working options
- 25 days paid holiday per year, plus privilege and public holidays
- Flexi leave (up to 26 additional days leave per year)
- Pension (employer contribution around 28.9%)
- Online discount scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- Development opportunities to learn and progress
- Structured professional development and specialist technical training
- Remote options available