Why join the Cyber Security Team @ ONS?

Hello! Me again ??

We've got multiple roles live in the security space at the Office for National Statistics at present, so I thought I'd find out what those currently working in the space think about ONS, the security team and why others should consider joining!

Many thanks to all who took part.

Why did you join ONS?

"Because I had friends that worked here and they told me how amazing the culture is e.g. friendly people, flexi time, champion in equality and diversity, training opportunities, career progression & change opportunities."

"The ONS offered and continues to offer a respectful environment where regardless of gender and age etc you can be provided opportunities to further your career. It also continues to provide development opportunities."

"A steady job (in 1985)!"

What is your favourite thing about working for ONS?

"Understanding that what we do in the ONS has a positive and direct impact upon the public of the UK. I'm immensely proud to work in the ONS."

"I love the flexibility within the ONS, from flexible working hours, to flexibility in your work also. You are very trusted by your employer, which is very reassuring.?It allows you to live your life to the fullest, you can utilise these benefits to fit work into your life, rather than living around work."

"The people: I love the security team and I have made many friends through work that are now part of my personal life too!"

What do you like about the team you work in?

"Being a part of the team has enabled me to grow as a security professional. The team has great leadership and colleagues are always willing to support you which further supports your development! Within this team everyone is valued as an individual and has a voice, the fact that our leadership team is so approachable is also extremely helpful."

"Everyone has each other's back. There is a culture of openness and honesty, which is refreshing. If something goes wrong, no one gets blamed, but we all get to learn from it and move forward."

"Not only are they a fab group of people but every day I learn something new."

What skills have you learned since joining?

"Project & Programme management, risk management, presentation, influencing and negotiating, interpersonal interaction, increased IT understanding in various technologies, audit, strategy and planning, finance, cyber, physical, personnel, IT security... the list goes on!"

"I joined the ONS on an apprenticeship and worked my way up to lead analyst. Everything I have learned has either been within the ONS or been provided to me by the ONS! The training capabilities within the organisation are incredible, and are a great benefit for anyone looking to progress their skills in Cyber Security."

"There is always option to train and up-skill in your role or other areas of interest.?I have benefitted from ISO27001 training and other security and cyber security certificates."

Why should people apply for our Cyber Security roles?

"This is such a great time to join the team! We're moving to a new era in 2023 with the development of a new strategy and Cyber and tech will be a huge part of this. We have a new CSO on board too, so it's a great time to join and be at the start of something and have the opportunity to shape our services and responses."

"Because they will gain experience working with huge variety of cyber security tools and will be exposed to many different aspects of the cyber security industry. They will be able to learn, progress and move across to roles that fit best their skills and interests within a supportive environment that will provide training opportunities for their development."

"You'll be joining a great team, who'll support and encourage you every step of the way.?Roles in cyber security are varied and every day is different.?You'll feel like your work makes a difference.?ONS, and the Security team in particular, really is a great place to work!"

I can't speak for you, but I certainly found these conversations very insightful!

So, if you're looking to SECURE yourself a new role (??) and the idea of joining a supportive, collaborative & friendly team within an organisation that really invests in cyber security, in staff progression, wins awards for work-life balance AND works to make the UK a better place... then click here and have a look at our live security roles ??