Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location HMNB Clyde, Faslane & Coulport. Hybrid working (a blend of working in the workplace and from home) is encouraged. You should expect to work 3 days a week in HMNB Clyde (Faslane and/or Coulport) in agreement with your Line Manager. About the job Job summary His Majestys Naval Base Clyde (HMNB Clyde) is home to the United Kingdoms Strategic Nuclear Deterrent, Astute Class Attack Submarines, First Mine Counter Measure Squadron and 43 Commando Royal Marines. It is an operational support and maintenance Naval Base within the Navy Command TLB and comprises both Faslane and Coulport sites. HMNB Clydes primary purpose is to provide engineering and logistical support to the Royal Navy in maintaining Continuous at Sea Deterrent (CASD). This is achieved by ensuring at least one Vanguard Class submarine is on patrol at sea every day of the year. RNAD Coulport is responsible for the storage, processing, maintenance and issue of the Trident Weapon System and the ammunitioning of all submarine-embarked tactical weapons. HMNB Clyde is the single operational home of the Submarine Service and will become the United Kingdoms Submarine Centre of Excellence. This single integrated operating base is to ensure that the Royal Navy is able to deliver its operational commitments across all Defence Lines of Development from Scotland on an enduring basis. This provides an excellent opportunity for commencing and developing an exciting and challenging career within the Ministry of Defence and Civil Service. The HMNB Clyde Security Organisation (CSyO) is responsible for the Force Protection measures that protect both Faslane and RNAD Coulport sites from a wide range of threats against the establishments and their outputs, including the Continuous at Sea Deterrent, SSBN and SSN submarine programmes, and the Nuclear Weapon programme. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description We have an exciting and rare opportunity to join our team as a Cyber Security Vulnerability & Threats Officer. Working within the Clyde Security Organisation this is a high-profile position responsible for supporting and implementing a range of initiatives which are focused on protecting our IT assets, information, and people within the establishment from a broad range of threats. Working alongside a tight knit team of like-minded professionals you will assist with maintaining the confidentiality, integrity and availability of IT assets and contributing to the implementation of mitigation plans against extant and emerging cyber security threats. We are looking for someone that can support the positive inclusion of cyber security principles by building and maintaining relationships across departments, units, partner agencies and contractors. In addition, the post holder will work with a wide range of internal and external security and intelligence staff whilst providing guidance and advice on all Cyber Security matters at HMNB Clyde. Responsibilities: Lead a programme of IT system and asset compliance and assurance checks with a focus on ensuring the appropriate cyber security protections are in place. Manage and collate system information in order to undertake data analysis for reporting & trend analysis, which support and advise senior partners. Collate and analyse Cyber Threat Intelligence information and Defence reporting to support production and dissemination of local Cyber Threat awareness guidance and reports to a diverse population. Support the implementation and planning of Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (TSCM) activities across HMNB Clyde. Assist the Cyber Security Manager with reporting and investigating IT security incidents, infringements, and vulnerabilities to the relevant authorities ensuring that an auditable trail of security incidents exists. Assess and issue Cyber Security controls in relation to Media Events; this will include liaison and engagement with partner agencies. Person specification The successful candidate will be able to display the following essential attributes: An ability to work in a dynamic environment and the skills to manage changing priorities and tight deadlines. Proactive with strong inter-personal skills which would be used to develop and manage relationships across the many departments and industry partners that make up the Clyde community. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Display an ability to take cyber security and/or technical information and translate this into easy to understand and meaningful information that can be disseminated to a variety of organisations. Proficient with Microsoft Office including MS Teams, Excel, and Word. Strong organisational skills. The successful candidate will be able to display the following desirable attributes: Working knowledge of SharePoint Online. Knowledge of MOD IT security policies. Experience of working in a nuclear or other regulated industry. Full UK Driving Licence. As a Civil Servant, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive environment policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference. This is a Ministry of Defence Reserved Post and is open to sole UK Nationals only, successful applications will require a Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. Certain posts within the Ministry of Defence have restrictions which could affect those who do not have sole British Nationality or who have personal connections with certain countries outside the UK, it is important that you read the guidance before applying for a security and intelligence role. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Managing a Quality Service Changing and Improving Benefits Alongside your salary of £29,580, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,569 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. As a Civil Servant, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference. This job role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (the permanent duty station, Faslane, which is based on business assessment of where the work is best done) and working from home as a personal choice (if the role is suitable for this). If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post. Navy Command prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance. Other benefits for Navy Command Civil Servants include: 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service A very competitive pension scheme Personal & professional development Alternative & Hybrid working patterns for many roles Access to a confidential, professional support service Discount schemes Bicycle / season ticket loans Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year On-site Facilities (gymnasium, Ski Club, recreational shopping mall, café, messing facilities etc) Free Car Parking Assisted Travel Scheme Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post. 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% Please note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed. 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 Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. 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. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience. The selection process will include a face-to-face interview after the sifting phase, which will last approximately forty-five minutes. During the interview the candidate will be asked to demonstrate an understanding of Cyber Security current affairs, Cyber Security threats and an understanding of one or more of the following topics: Phishing Device security Malware Cyber Threats This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. The following Success Profiles Behaviours will be assessed at both the sift an interview stages of the recruitment process: Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Managing a Quality Service Changing & Improving When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected. All Cyber Security Officers employed in the Clyde Cyber Security Team are supported through a comprehensive and individually tailored learning and development plan designed to build their expertise across Cyber Security, intelligence analysis, security, and investigatory disciplines. If you decide to apply for this vacancy and do not meet all of the requirements, then if successful at recruitment you will be supported throughout your training and learning development. Successful applicants will require a Developed Vetting (DV). You will usually need to have been a resident in the UK for seven out of the last ten years before applying for a role with us. This is particularly important if you were born outside the UK. Certain posts within the Ministry of Defence have restrictions which could affect those who do not have sole British nationality or who have personal connections with certain countries outside the UK, it is important that you read the guidance before applying for a security and intelligence role. This role may require the successful candidate to obtain additional clearances and read-ons before they can commence certain key aspects of the role. 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-Resourcingteam3mod.gov.uk. As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to 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. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It 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. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements Open to UK nationals only. Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Cyber Security Manager Email : NAVYNBCC-SyCyberSymod.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3mod.gov.uk Further information Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: infocsc.gov.uk. Attachments NC Applicant Pack - A Guide to Civil Service Applications V2 Opens in new window (pdf, 1601kB) MOD Candidate Pack 2024 Opens in new window (pdf, 1562kB) Candidate Information june 2024 Opens in new window (docx, 31kB) Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail