Fareham, South East England, PO14 1AS Job Summary The Operational Advantage Centre (OAC) works to the OAC Director. The OAC brings together a community of experts alongside advanced analytical techniques and front-line experience to provide operational commanders with the knowledge, techniques, and tools to be successful in combat and other operations. Formed from Maritime Warfare, Fleet Operational Analysis Staff, Naval Special Operations Cell, Navy Warfare Publications and the Joint Effects team, its strength lies in agile fusion leading to the sum being greater than its parts. By harnessing these collective capabilities, coupled with its network of advantage seeking agents, it creates an analytical learning facility and single point of contact for the deployed war fighter. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job Description The primary purpose of the role is the Identification and provision of Information Communications Technology (ICT) requirements and ensuring that ICT systems are administered and utilised in a secure manner being compliant with all extant MOD security regulations. Additionally, the post holder will be the first point of contact for members within the OAC for cyber and information security providing assurance to the OAC Director of effective ICT, cyber and information security management. The ICT Manager position also assists the OAC Support and Assurance Manager with the effective and efficient running of the OAC in all aspects of security management and delivery of prime objectives in support of MOD policy and emerging OAC priorities. The primary purpose of the role is the Identification and provision of Information Communications Technology (ICT) requirements and ensuring that ICT systems are administered and utilised in a secure manner being compliant with all extant MOD security regulations. Additionally, the post holder will be the first point of contact for members within the OAC for cyber and information security providing assurance to the OAC Director of effective ICT, cyber and information security management. The ICT Manager position also assists the OAC Support and Assurance Manager with the effective and efficient running of the OAC in all aspects of security management and delivery of prime objectives in support of MOD policy and emerging OAC priorities. Person specification We Require Flexible And Innovative Staff To Meet The Challenges Ahead As Well As Managing Essential Legacy Work. You Will Need To Be Proactive And Ready To Take On The Scope Of Work Covered By The OAC To Include Manage the Cyber Security of all non-MODNET assets (Secure by Design). Conduct 100% muster of all ICT / Cyber assets within OAC and reconcile the management of assets against the Navy Command Asset Register (NCAR) reporting identified discrepancies to the NCAR Manager and Principal Security Advisor (PSyA), where further action is required. Develop and implement local Cyber Security Policy and Procedures for the OAC. As the unit cyber champion, manage the Cyber Security of all non-MODNET assets maintaining a positive security culture by providing security advice and guidance, cyber policy development, delivering education and awareness briefs. Understand the Cyber Assurance process and Secure by Design along with the Defence Assurance Risk Tool to guide staff where appropriate. Ensure that all cyber related changes to PSyA Royal Navy (RN) Security Directives, Security Advisory Briefs, RN Temporary Memorandums (RNTM) are distributed to all department heads within the OAC. Ensure (in conjunction with the Control Books Officer) anti-virus updates and patches are carried out within the required time-frame and in accordance with Security Operating Procedures (SyOPs). Contacting Maritime C5ISR Support Unit Service Desk with any issues. Arrange Technical Surveillance Countermeasures sweeps in accordance with JSP 440 Leaflet 4H and RNTM 02-008/23. Adopt a robust accounting and mustering routine of non-MODNet ICT assets within the OAC: On appointment Annually Spot Checks (a monthly 10% muster of ICT / Cyber assets and reconciliation against the NCAR which covers 100% of the ICT / Cyber.) Ensure all ICT asset requests go through the Navy Digital Front Door - Navy Digital Front Door Portal ). Act as focal point for triaging, actioning, and responding to MODCERT Directives. Ensure that all the assets within OAC are accredited and maintained throughout life. Retain a copy of all Accreditation Certificates and SyOPs. Retain a copy of all master passwords for the assets within the OAC. Provide clear guidance and instruction to all personnel on security matters. Promote the NC Security Culture Improvement Programme. Report suspected breaches within 24 hours and support any investigation teams when required to do so. Assistant to the management of OAC Protective Document Register. Responsible for tall management and output in relation to installed Automatic Access Control Systems. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Developing Self and Others Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Managing a Quality Service Changing and Improving We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Developing Self and Others Making Effective Decisions 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. 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. 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. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. Applications Will Be Sifted Against The Following Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience. Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability. (word limit of 250) Behaviours Developing Self and Others Making Effective Decisions 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. Should there be a large number of applicants applications will be sifted only against the lead behaviour of Making Effective Decisions. At interview candidates will be assessed against the following behaviours: Communicating and Influencing Managing a Quality Service Changing and Improving 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. This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. 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. 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. 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). 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 : Andrew Pemberton MBE Email : Andrew.Pemberton106mod.gov.uk Telephone : 01329 335013 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.