JOB SUMMARY

This vacancy offers an exciting opportunity to be part of the Lightening Security programme at RAF Marham. The administrative officer’s security role at RAF Marham within the F35 team requires DV clearance. The role involves being an integral part of the Special Access Programme Security Team that ensures that the highest level of security is delivered to protect the F-35 air system. The post will be based within one of the F-35 high security facilities and the role is important as it enables the F-35 pilots and operations staff to plan their missions in a secure environment. The role offers opportunity for advancement within Special Access Programme security, a growing area of expertise within Defence and this post is an exciting opportunity to be at the very forefront of this area.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Shift work is involved in this position which attracts a regular shift allowance of 12.5% and an additional flexible shift allowance of 4%.

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Compliance with classified information facilities Standard Operating Procedures and Concept of Operation (CONOPS) documentation, including facility diagrams, manpower requirements and security-in-depth documentation.
2. Coordination with Government Special Access Programme Security Officer (GSSO) for issue and removal of classified information facility access pins & cards.
3. Monitoring entry and exit to classified information facility; answering queries; internal CCTV monitoring.
4. Enforce Special Access Programme (SAP) Security policies.
5. Hold security clearances/ access approvals commensurate with the level of information been held and processed within the facility.
6. Dealing with visitors and operation of a ‘blue’ light system.
7. Facility infrastructure upkeep for classified information facility, liaising with external facility management providers (Amey, Integral, Security Services Group, etc).
8. Assisting the classified information Facility Security Manager with mandatory inspection paperwork and other associated documentation.
9. As directed by the classified information Facility Security Manager, record and report any classified material-related security incidents and violations in classified information facility and liaise with the Operations GSSO to ensure timely & appropriate incident management & reporting.
10. Maintain secure facility accountability (maintenance logs, security seal upkeep etc).
11. Until a classified information supporting network is in place provide 2-man courier/escort of classified material.
12. As directed by the classified information Facility Security Manager, record and report any classified material-related security incidents and violations in classified information facility and liaise with the Operations GSSO to ensure timely & appropriate incident management & reporting.

BENEFITS

Alongside your salary of £26,235, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,600 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• 25 Annual leave days plus bank holidays
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• Use of Station Facilities

This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances
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.
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NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

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