Defence Digital – Alternate Crypto Custodian

at  Ministry of Defence

JOB SUMMARY

Crypto Services for Defence (CSD), within Defence Digital, is a dynamic, fast paced, Cyber focused environment, vastly advancing and developing to meet emerging technologies to provide security of MOD data.
This role is responsible for the ordering, distribution, account management and in-service provision of the numerous Cryptographic services across Defence and other Government departments.
You’ll provide both assurance and guidance for our holder accounts, maintaining delivery of complex products and for the whole-life security management for our Cryptographic material.
Our commitment to your development is fundamental and you’ll be able to take advantage of many learning and development opportunities, tailored to your role and beyond. Whilst in post, you’ll be able to gain industry recognised qualifications through a range of professional courses and external training providers and we’ll support you throughout the process.
As a Civil Servant, you’ll also have access to our range of excellent benefits, including flexible working, discount schemes, generous leave allowance and a market-leading Civil Service pension.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team and become part of our exciting future.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Strategic Command is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to improve the way the Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, all posts within Strategic Command Headquarters and in time the wider organisation, are/will be subject to review and potential changes as we continuously improve across the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor or could be more substantive and will generate new opportunities. Throughout, the Command’s transformation programme is committed to following the MOD’s framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Command’s personnel and Trade Unions.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities will include:

• Working as part of a team, delivering and managing MOD Cryptographic material and services, including accounting, ordering, distribution and communicating internally and externally with customers and stakeholders.
• Ensuring all cryptographic material is authorised for issue and work with wider teams to effect timely delivery.
• Raising external paperwork for, and assisting with, internal audits and checks of holdings, maintaining accurate recording of Cryptographic material, ensuring compliance.
• Recognising breaches of Crypto and Communication Security Policy and reporting accordingly. Contribute to the development of Cyber security strategies, policies, guidance and awareness.
• Be able to provide security advice concerning cryptographic material.
• As a member of the CSD London Management team you will provide an effective interface with the manager of CSD London and deputise as and when necessary.
• Ensure all Electronic Key (EKey) processes, procedures and local working instructions are updated and stored at the appropriate classification.
• As a line manager, you will be required to assist with the setting of objectives and produce reports, hold regular staff briefings to communicate core, departmental and local information.
• Assist with the roles of Controlling Authority and Cryptonet Controller, including undertaking any mandatory training courses necessary.
• In this role, there will be a requirement to undertake manual handling tasks.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Defence Digital. It’s vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our audience and the wider society in the UK, so we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. We also recognise the importance of a good work life balance, so we do everything we can to accommodate, including part-time and job shares for all our roles. Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process if this is something you want to explore.
Defence Digital operates an organisation model in which every individual belongs to a Government Profession. The successful applicant will be posted into one of the defined Government Professions on Standard Terms of Reference for the grade. Defence Digital reserves the right to move individuals between roles, within their allocated profession, to meet the needs of the business and in support of agile resourcing.
Within Defence Digital each profession is led by a Professional Head of Community who will lead professional development and support the Continuous Professional Development path for their group.
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Things you need to know

EXPERIENCE

• You will be asked questions about your experience related to this role.
  The Government Security Profession Career Framework and the Corporate Enablers – Process Lead role related to this vacancy can be found at: Government Security Profession career framework.
  The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .
  As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
  The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
  Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

Open to UK nationals only.

Responsibilities will include:

• Working as part of a team, delivering and managing MOD Cryptographic material and services, including accounting, ordering, distribution and communicating internally and externally with customers and stakeholders.
• Ensuring all cryptographic material is authorised for issue and work with wider teams to effect timely delivery.
• Raising external paperwork for, and assisting with, internal audits and checks of holdings, maintaining accurate recording of Cryptographic material, ensuring compliance.
• Recognising breaches of Crypto and Communication Security Policy and reporting accordingly. Contribute to the development of Cyber security strategies, policies, guidance and awareness.
• Be able to provide security advice concerning cryptographic material.
• As a member of the CSD London Management team you will provide an effective interface with the manager of CSD London and deputise as and when necessary.
• Ensure all Electronic Key (EKey) processes, procedures and local working instructions are updated and stored at the appropriate classification.
• As a line manager, you will be required to assist with the setting of objectives and produce reports, hold regular staff briefings to communicate core, departmental and local information.
• Assist with the roles of Controlling Authority and Cryptonet Controller, including undertaking any mandatory training courses necessary.
• In this role, there will be a requirement to undertake manual handling tasks

To be successful in this role you’ll need to demonstrate the following:

• You are a strong team player who can build effective working relationships.
• You have excellent written and communication skills with a keen eye for detail.
• You have experience or knowledge of adhering to strict security protocols.
• Experienced in using Office 365 applications.
• You have experience of working within a fast-paced, complex working environment that requires you to prioritise tasks and respond promptly to change, devising solutions to problems

Please note the following allowances may be eligible for this role:

• London Weighting (RRA)
• Potential for an on-call allowance.
• CSD Market Skills Allowance (MSA), upon completion of 1 years’ service within CSD and the prerequisite Crypto Custodian training completed within six months of joining the team