Location: Hybrid (Corsham – approx. 2 days per week)
Clearance Required: SC Cleared and prepared to undergo DV Clearance, UK Nationals Only
Contract Length: ASAP – 31/03/2026
Rate: Up to £760/day (Inside IR35, via an umbrella company)
Application Deadline: 16/04/2025, 14:00
About the Role
We are seeking a Crypto Manager to join the Cryptographic Management Service team, which is solely responsible for leading on the provision and management of live and planned Cryptographic assets for all delivered capability on the programme.
The position is hybrid, requiring approximately two days per week at MOD Corsham. Candidates must hold DV clearance and be sole UK nationals.
Key Responsibilities
* Produce, manage and deliver cryptographic plans to ensure all necessary preparation and execution of tasks and dependencies are met.
* The ongoing management of those plans to achieve the delivery goals.
* Comply with organisational frameworks, ensuring adherence to current policies, specifically relating to the management, control, handing and distribution of Defence Cryptographic items.
* The effective engagement with key stakeholders (including units, Front Line Commands, Cryptographic Services for Defence and UK National Distribution Agency) to manage the ordering (initial and continuation) of required equipment (hardware and keymat) and ensuring the adequately controlled deployment of crypto related assets for all aspects of the programme.
* Project manage all aspects of assigned work packages.
* To work with key stakeholders to manage the deployment of all assigned aspects of the project assigned and to identify and mitigate potential risks for delivery of products.
* The production and maintenance of a detailed programme crypto management plan, capable of supporting all aspects of the delivered programme and assets.
* The development of stakeholder relationship with suppliers; including preparation of joint plans; proposals and any associated design and build documentation.
* Preparation of Business and/or Commitment Cases necessary to support any crypto expenditure.
* The completion of high-level plans through transition to live service delivery and operation.
* The identification and implementation of continual service improvement activities regarding the cryptographic laydown and maintenance of knowledge of industry cryptographic standards.
* The production of routine and ad hoc reports and briefs as well as informing policy as required.
* To support the management of a diverse range of stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence and interests.
* The management of available resources and knowledge to ensure a professional, expert and consistent approach is maintained.
* To ensure appropriate use of project resources including engagement with commercial, technical and financial subject matter experts to make effective and timely decisions.
* The preparation of maintenance schedules of activities and events, taking account of dependencies and resource requirements.
* To identify and monitor project risks (threats and opportunities), planning and implementing responses to them and responding to other issues that affect products.
* Ensure risks in the planned and live environment are captured and managed, escalating risks as necessary.
* To develop improved ways of working for future solutions to be delivered, based on experience and knowledge.
* To support the upskilling of knowledge for new processes, change management and requirement for the development of new ways of working for future deliveries of new solutions.
* To operate as a member of the Live Service Delivery Team, supporting the projects and programme as required
Essential Experience & Skills
* MoD experience in a cryptographic management environment.
* Project management experience – Agile preferable.
* Experience of cryptographic capacity management, including demand management.
* Knowledge of the CAPS process and processes around the procurement of cryptographic devices from suppliers.
* Experience of the principles of a Crypto Net Controller.
* Experience of governance and risk control frameworks.
* Good communication skills, with ability to adapt to uncertainties and changing priorities.
* Experience of the production, management and maintenance of the programme and projects crypto plans.
Security & Nationality Requirements
Due to the sensitive nature of this role, only sole UK nationals are eligible. Candidates must hold active DV Clearance prior to commencing the role.