The ICT Technologist is a specialist grade with demonstrable expertise and knowledge in technology matters, particularly emerging technologies.
Role Summary
In support of the DPC Head of Technology, the duties of the ICT Technologist will include leading expertise through research and analysis projects, providing technical input to investigations, contributing to communication and outreach activities, identifying key areas in technology, and contributing to strategy development.
The ICT Technologist will work collaboratively across the organisation to deliver on strategic development and organisational goals in the protection of data subject rights. They will also be responsible for promoting quality improvement, reviewing business processes, developing expertise and skills, representing the DPC at meetings, and conducting inspections as an Authorised Officer.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the expertise of the DPC through research and analysis projects related to topical and state of the art technology, security, communications or engineering matters;
* Provide expert and conclusive technical input and assistance to investigations and supervision activities being conducted by the DPC;
* Contribute to or lead communication and outreach, guidance and policy activities related to specialised technology usage;
* Identify and demonstrate key areas, trends and insights in technology that may contribute to improved or enhanced data protection practices or best available techniques, or that alternatively diminish data subject protections and rights;
* Contribute expertise as required to DPC activities related to technical standards, certification and codes of conduct;
Eligibility Requirements
A minimum of Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications (Honours Bachelor Degree level) in science, technology, security, telecommunications, engineering or mathematics OR Minimum 3 years' relevant ICT experience in commercial, academic or public organisations in science, technology, security, telecommunications, engineering or mathematics, AND Recent satisfactory experience in at least two of the following areas: Cyber security Artificial intelligence Blockchain technologies Identity management and encryption Telecommunications and networking protocols Cloud or