Security Assurance Team Auditor

Vacancy summary

Recruiting Service   Royal Air Force SERVE Ref/JPAN/URN   ECR 71824 NATO Rank(s)   OR-4 - LH/LR - Cpl, OR-6 - PO - Sgt, OR-7 - CPO - SSgt/CSgt - Chf Tech/FS UK Rank(s)   Corporal, Sergeant, Flight Sergeant Closing date  

03/02/2025, 23:55 

Anticipated start date   May 2025 Commitment length   3 Years Open to personnel from   Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force Branch/Trade/Profession   TG4 - Information and Communications Technology, TG8 - Force Protection Specialisation   Information and Communications Technology Manager , Information and Communications Technology Technician , RAF Police Location   MOD Corsham Region   Wiltshire Country   United Kingdom Engagement type   FTRS - Limited Commitment

Vacancy detail

Task requirements  

Subject to formal establishment, a vacancy may arise for a FS, Sgt or Cpl (RAFP) or a FS (ICTM) or a Sgt/Cpl (ICT Tech) to serve as part of the Security Assurance Team for Defence Digital, at Corsham on FTRS(LC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 26 May 2025 (or earlier/later, subject to candidate status and formal establishment).

The successful applicant will work within a 5 person team. Members are 1 x NAVY CPO (Reg) CIS, 1 x RAF FS TG4 (Reg), 1 x RAF WO Security and Resilience (Reg) and 1 x RAF Flt Lt (Reg) Cyberspace.  The individual will be expected to hold or willing to attain Developed Vetting security clearance and pass a Sensitive Post Check. Applicants who believe that there could be obstacles to obtaining such clearances should notify the post sponsor as soon as possible.

Should be prepared to travel across the UK (and overseas) as required to conduct security assurance audits. 

Responsibilities include:

1. Conduct site audits iaw Sy Policy iot support decisions for follow up reviews or to terminate non-compliant sites breaching Policy. 

2. Cover the role of Crown Oversight Security Service Desk, actioning and investigating syst breaches and change orders iaw with Sy Policy and SOPs.

3. Perform physical Crown Oversight of heightened syst activities as per Sy Policy, create / update SOPs for all processes which are to be reviewed annually.

4. Complete reviews of Sy Policy annually and when higher level policy changes occur, providing SME advice for future Sy policy development.

5. Complete all principal role tasks detailed within the Syst Operational Security Plan and supporting documentation.

6. In the absence of SAT Mgmt, exercising full auth over system users without additional support, having full understanding of role TORs and Sy Policy.

7. Investigate Sy incidents through liaison with relevant departments to support SAT WO iot maintain Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability.

8. Through quality assurance, guidance and training ensure compliance of Sy Policy is adhered to, enabling efficient use of Defence syst worldwide.

Essential competencies  

Must either have been, or currently be, a FS/Sgt or Cpl (RAFP) or a FS (ICTM) or a Sgt/Cpl (ICT Tech) or AS1s in either profession eligible for promotion in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 2 Leaflet 560 and AP 3376 Vol 1. All Promotions will be ratified by means of a Promotion Board. If an applicant has been out of full-time military service and is applying for a post on promotion, they will also need to send their civilian appraisals or equivalent to evidence recent skills, knowledge and experience to be considered by the Promotion Board.

Must hold or be willing to attain a Develop Vetting (DV).

Sole UK Nationality.

Must be able to pass a Sensitive Post Check (SPC).

Must be serving as a member of the Reserve Forces or have served with the Regular Forces.

Driving Licence categories B.

Desirable competencies   X700 Auditing Skills (training will be provided). Selection Process  

A Selection Board will carry out a rigorous selection process for this post, based principally on an applicant’s last 3 appraisal reports as required.  Enquiries concerning this vacancy should be made to:

Name:  WO Cran

Tel: 0300 1550987

Applications.  Candidate applications, with a maximum 2-page CV (to include copies of last 3/4 appraisal reports as required) should be sent to:

WO Mike Cran – Mike.Cran620@mod.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 03 February 2025 and interviews (unless prom board required) will take place shortly afterwards.

Additional information  

Unless already enlisted in the Reserve Air Forces the successful applicant will be required to be enlisted in the Royal Air Force Reserves with a liability for call-out for permanent service.

The appointment is on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) TCoS in accordance with AP 3392 Vol 7 Part 1 and AP3392 Vol 7 Part 3 Chapter 2 for an initial period of 3 years.

Confirmation of appointment will depend on successful completion of a RAF Medical Board.  Personnel who do not meet the Age/Permanent Joint Medical Employment Standard (PJMES) may apply for the appointment but will only be considered subject to an executive waiver process on a case-by-case basis.

Candidates who have been out of regular or reserve service for more than 5 years may be considered for this appointment.  Prior approval must be sought from the relevant Professions Advisor to confirm current and past experience prior to being invited to interview.

Applicants of an equivalent rank from sister Services may apply but will only be accepted into the Royal Air Force Reserves if an appropriate Professions advisor can be identified to sponsor the applicant.  The relevant Profession’s advisor approval must be agreed before the interview.

Regular Service Applicants.  Personnel currently serving in the Regular Royal Air Force should be mindful of the current Early Termination Minimum Waiting Time (MWT) for their respective Rank, Profession and ensure this MWT is compatible with the post sponsor’s proposed start date, prior to applying.

Admin Discharge.  Ex-service candidates who have been administratively discharged through the KR1027 process will have their applications rejected as they are not eligible to join the RAF Reserves in accordance with AP 3391.

Pension Issues.  Personnel who qualify for a service pension should take financial advice from Defence Business Services (DBS) Pensions Department on the effect that undertaking reserve service has on their pension (details can be found on the JPA splash screen). Additional guidance can also be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans and MMP116 - Re-employment. Of particular note is reference to the ‘Effect of Re-employment’ on Commutation and, for those leaving on a ‘preserved’ pension, the Resettlement Grant.

Transition between TCoS.  Personnel taking this appointment from other TCoS should consider the impact on any accrued entitlements, such as leave, resettlement etc and should seek specialist guidance where required as certain entitlements are TCoS specific and may not be retained or transferred on transition between TCoS. 

Flexible Working Arrangements.  In accordance with the Flexible Working (FW) Policy, Reserve personnel can request FW arrangements with their line manager.  Any immediate FW requirements should be agreed with the line management at the interview stage.

Individual Reinforcement Training (IRT) (Module 1) and RAF Fitness Test (RAFFT).  Reserve personnel are required to maintain currency in IRT and the RAFFT iaw the relevant TCoS.  The successful applicant will be expected to undertake IRT and the RAFFT within 6 months of commencing employment (if required).

Annual Salary and Leave.  Pay will be in accordance with the pay scales published for the reserve air forces.  Leave entitlement is detailed in JSP 760.

Accommodation. Personnel serving on FTRS(LC) TCoS are eligible to occupy Single Living Accommodation (SLA) if available, at entitled rates, if serving within the Air Command TLB. However, due to a severe shortage, it is unlikely that accommodation will be available at MOD Corsham.