Alternate Cryptographic Custodian

Job summary

As an Alternate Cryptographic Custodian, you will be responsible for the ordering, management, distribution and in-service provision of Cryptographic material and services within Blandford Garrison, including using bespoke MOD IT systems and applications. The post sits within the Distribution and Accounting Facility (DAF) of Blandford Garrison Support Unit.

Blandford Garrison Support Unit sits within The Defence School of Communications and Information Systems (DSCIS) under the Defence College of Technical Training (DCTT), which is responsible for delivering all technical training across Defence to meet the operational demands of the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force.

DCTT has 2,500 military, civil service and contractor staff based across six locations and we value our diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage mutual respect, actively foster kindness and fairness, and promote a healthy work-life balance. We invest in our people, offering career and personal development opportunities and recognising staff efforts and commitments.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role, remote working will not be possible. There may also be occasions when you are called out to visit the DAF if the Intruder Detection System operates.

Job description

Key duties include (but are not limited to):

• Working as part of a small team delivering and managing MOD Cryptographic items, which includes whole-life accounting (bring to account with the Quartermaster’s department, storage, account checking, distribution and destruction) and communicating internally and externally with customers and stakeholders. Delivery of Cryptographic material using many different systems for the ordering, maintenance and delivery of the equipment and key material under their charge.
• Raising external paperwork for Assurance musters and checks of holdings, whilst maintaining delivery and accuracy of Cryptographic material, utilising the bespoke in-house computer systems.
• Recognising any breach of security policy and taking immediate upward reporting action to mitigate.
• Perform out of normal working hours Duty Custodian on-call duties as required (paid allowance applies).

Person specification

Applicants will need to demonstrate previous experience of maintaining accurate records, liaising with stakeholders and meeting service timelines. An awareness of security matters would be beneficial.

You will need to be self-motivated and flexible with a keen attention to detail. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be IT proficient and willing to undertake additional post-specific training if not already held (Cryptographic Custodian training & Cryptographic Accounting training).

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £27,866, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,072 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

• 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%
• 25 days paid annual leave rising by 1 day per completed year of service to a maximum 30 days.
• Eight public holidays per year, plus 1 day’s grant leave for HM The King's birthday.
• Ability to roll over up to 10 days annual leave per year.
• 6 days special leave per year for volunteering activities.
• A wide range of Defence discounts, such as Healthcare, Insurance, Motoring, company discounts with Virgin, Vodafone, and Microsoft Office. Find more discounts at https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/civilian/all-benefits/
• Advance of pay to purchase travel season tickets or ‘cycle to work’ scheme (upon completion of 6 months service).
• Over 60 growing staff Networks to join.
• Enhanced maternity, parental and adoption leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing.
• Gymnasium (contributory membership) with up to date cardiovascular and static weight equipment and Gym classes.
• On-site retail catering outlets offering refreshments as well as subsidised staff canteens.
• Subsidised cinema showing latest releases.
• Free onsite parking.
• Free access to Royal Signals Museum

Hybrid Working:

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and working from home as part of a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement. All office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to site capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD workplace, will also count towards this level of office attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this and other flexible working arrangements 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/.

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