Security Assurance Engineer
- Civil Service
- Full Time
- Blandford Camp
- 30,740
Job Description
Job summary
The Cyber & Specialist Operations Command ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front
line.
We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cyber security at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe.
The Cyber & Specialist Operations Command manages the MODs joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy.
Passionate about using your skills to make a critical difference? Your next career move could be here.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
Our Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (TSCM) team is part of the Defence Electromagnetic Authority (DEMA) Team, who deliver crucial Defence enterprise-wide services, to enable military capability to use the electromagnetic spectrum globally.
As a Security Assurance Engineer, working in our TSCM team, youll assist with conducting TSCM assessments. These assessments are technical and physical counter surveillance assessments, using highly sophisticated equipment, forthe detection of concealed devices and identification of security vulnerabilities within offices, building infrastructure, furniture and office equipment, reducing the MODs exposure to
eavesdropping and information exploitation.
Using a range of test equipment, youll conduct assurance on various Defence assets, analysing the data collected, to produce reports for customers, advising them of their level of compliance against legislation and suggesting any remedial actions, where
appropriate.
In addition to carrying out inspections on MOD assets and assisting with detailed reports, youll support a range of projects, such as capability research, development and testing.
This is a customer-facing role, working closely with our MOD customers and partners across government, so youll need good interpersonal skills and the ability to explain complex technical data in a clear way.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with conducting Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (TSCM)
Assessments of areas as directed.
calibrated, packed and ready to deploy on trial at short notice.
technical and policy changes.
Person specification
Please ensure that your CV and application demonstrate the essential criteria below:
- Security aware, with excellent attention to detail.
- Experience of using Office 365 applications.
- Good communication skills, verbal and written skills (including technical report
writing, verbal briefings and presenting).
counter eavesdropping.
personnel and act with integrity and discretion.
Essential qualifications:
- Minimum Level 3 qualification (such as BTEC or A-level) in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics-related discipline or demonstrable experience.
- A current valid UK Driving Licence (Category B).
- If not already a member, we can help you with registration with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).