TEMPEST CPTAS Team Member

Job summary

This vacancy represents an exciting opportunity for an electromagnetic engineer to work on a variety of projects throughout the MOD within Cyber & Specialist Operations Command, Defence Cyber & Electromagnetic Force, Cyber Effects & Electromagnetic Operations, Defence Electromagnetic Authority.
Specific training will be provided to the successful applicant, but background knowledge in Radio Frequency principles is required, as well as an understanding of Cryptography technologies.

Under guidance from Senior E3 Engineers, the successful applicant will work across various disciplines but will specialize in Technical Attack Countermeasures (TAC), specifically covering TEMPEST, which will include the TEMPEST testing of mobile assets & buildings.

This role predominantly requires the successful applicants to perform Information Assurance TEMPEST testing activities on a range of equipment procured for Tri-Service use. This role is based out of HMNB Portsmouth but there may be regular travel to other sites, to fulfil your role as a field engineer.

You will be expected to either already hold or attain Category C driving licence, in addition to already holding a Category B driving licence.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

Perform technical electromagnetic Information Assurance assessments at various locations across the UK including Blandford, HMNB Devonport, HMNB Portsmouth, HMNB Clyde and abroad if required. These assessments may involve working in austere conditions, including in noisy, warm and exposed environments. As a field engineer there is an expectation that you will be working outside, irrespective of climatic conditions.

Carry out technical assessments on a range of mobile platforms including Warships, Fixed and Rotary Wing aircraft, Armored Vehicles and various buildings and establishments. You may also be expected to conduct technical assessments in anechoic chambers.

• Carry out research in to developing technologies.
• Assist in the scoping and planning of tasks.
• Assist in the maintenance of all associated equipment – including ensuring that all equipment is serviceable, calibrated and available for planned assessments.
• Upskilling to ensure knowledge is current.
• Assist with the completion of reports on tasks that identify the activities undertaken in a timely manner.
• Assist the team lead conducting TEMPEST assessments of areas as tasked.

Person specification

Essential:

• Must hold full Category B UK Driving Licence/Already hold or be willing to gain the Class C1 driving licence (training & exam fees will be paid)
• Level 3 qualification in an Electronics or Telecommunications Engineering Discipline or appropriate equivalent.

Desirable:

• Already hold or be willing to gain CPTAS Team Member Certification
• Already hold or be willing to gain Member of the Institution of Engineering and Tech (MIET)
• Already hold or be willing to gain CPTAS Team Leader Certification
• Already hold or be willing to gain EngTech professional registration through a relevant institution
• Already hold or be willing to gain Incorporated Engineer (IEng) registration through a relevant institution.
• Already hold or be willing to gain Level 4 qualification in an Electronics or Telecommunications Engineering Discipline or appropriate equivalent.

Licences

Already hold full Category B UK Driving Licence.
Already hold or be willing to gain the Class C1 driving licence (training & exam fees will be paid)

Qualifications

Level 3 qualification in an Electronics or Telecommunications Engineering Discipline or appropriate equivalent.

Behaviours

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

• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Changing and Improving

Technical skills

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

• EM2 - Implement Policy and Standards
• EM4 - Technical Support

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £30,740, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,905 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%

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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