Crypto Custodian

The Crypto Custodian is responsible to the Commanding Officer for the safe custody, registration, mustering, amendment, issue, safe handling, and disposal of Cryptographic items held at their locations. They are to provide advice on risks to information (Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA)) relating to Cryptographic use.

Strategic Command is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to improve the way the Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, all posts within Strategic Command Headquarters and in time the wider organisation, are/will be subject to review and potential changes as we continuously improve across the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor or could be more substantive and will generate new opportunities. Throughout, the Command's transformation programme is committed to following the MOD's framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Command's personnel and Trade Unions.

There will be a requirement to work outside of standard office hours when needed (approximately once every two months).

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.,

• To be thoroughly familiar with the minimum national and departmental baseline measures described in JSP 490 for the secure storage, handling, movement, and routine destruction of Cryptographic material.


• To maintain an accurate and up to date system of Central Accounting for all Cryptographic items issued to their location using a register of Cryptographic items with supporting vouchers to record every transaction.


• To ensure that all personnel employed on COMSEC duties (including attached personnel) hold the appropriate level of vetting.


• To issue Cryptographic items on loan to holders and users. Included in this is the requirement for Custodians to issue orders detailing the baseline security measures for the safe handling of Cryptographic items on loan, ensuring that all holders/users have signed and understood these orders.


• To review the stock holdings of Cryptographic items at regular intervals.


• To comply with key management procedures relevant to their holdings which are detailed in In-Force Directories.


• To carry out any other reasonable tasks commensurate with grade as directed by line management and YofS., 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.


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., At sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours:

• Communicating & Influencing


• Delivering at Pace


• Making Effective Decisions


• Managing a Quality Service


• Seeing the Big Picture


At interview, you will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours:

• Communicating & Influencing


• Delivering at Pace


• Making Effective Decisions


• Managing a Quality Service


• Seeing the Big Picture


Sift will be completed within 10 working days of the advert closing.

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-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into 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.

The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and 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 security check (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.


• Crypto Accountants Course or Crypto Custodian course completed


• Good understanding of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.


• Keen attention to detail, Communicating and Influencing


• Delivering at Pace


• Making Effective Decisions


• Managing a Quality Service


• Seeing the Big Picture
  
  Alongside your salary of £28,300, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,641 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 average employer contribution of 27%


• On site parking, cafeteria and sports facilities