UK Ministry of Defence
TEMPEST CPTAS Team Member
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Job Summary
This vacancy represents an exciting opportunity for an electromagnetic engineer to work on a variety of projects throughout the MOD within Cyber & Specialist Operations Command, Defence Cyber & Electromagnetic Force, Cyber Effects & Electromagnetic Operations, Defence Electromagnetic Authority.
Specific training will be provided to the successful applicant, but background knowledge in Radio Frequency principles is required, as well as an understanding of Cryptography technologies.
Under guidance from Senior E3 Engineers, the successful applicant will work across various disciplines but will specialize in Technical Attack Countermeasures (TAC), specifically covering TEMPEST, which will include the TEMPEST testing of mobile assets & buildings.
This role predominantly requires the successful applicants to perform Information Assurance TEMPEST testing activities on a range of equipment procured for Tri-Service use. This role is based out of HMNB Portsmouth but there may be regular travel to other sites, to fulfil your role as a field engineer.
You will be expected to either already hold or attain Category C driving licence, in addition to already holding a Category B driving licence.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
Perform technical electromagnetic Information Assurance assessments at various locations across the UK including Blandford, HMNB Devonport, HMNB Portsmouth, HMNB Clyde and abroad if required. These assessments may involve working in austere conditions, including in noisy, warm and exposed environments. As a field engineer there is an expectation that you will be working outside, irrespective of climatic conditions.
- Carry out technical assessments on a range of mobile platforms including Warships, Fixed and Rotary Wing aircraft, Armored Vehicles and various buildings and establishments. You may also be expected to conduct technical assessments in anechoic chambers.
- Carry out research in to developing technologies.
- Assist in the scoping and planning of tasks.
- Assist in the maintenance of all associated equipment – including ensuring that all equipment is serviceable, calibrated and available for planned assessments.
- Upskilling to ensure knowledge is current.
- Assist with the completion of reports on tasks that identify the activities undertaken in a timely manner.
- Assist the team lead conducting TEMPEST assessments of areas as tasked.
Person Specification
Essential:
- Must hold full Category B UK Driving Licence/Already hold or be willing to gain the Class C1 driving licence (training & exam fees will be paid)
- Level 3 qualification in an Electronics or Telecommunications Engineering Discipline or appropriate equivalent.
Desirable:
- Already hold or be willing to gain CPTAS Team Member Certification
- Already hold or be willing to gain Member of the Institution of Engineering and Tech (MIET)
- Already hold or be willing to gain CPTAS Team Leader Certification
- Already hold or be willing to gain EngTech professional registration through a relevant institution
- Already hold or be willing to gain Incorporated Engineer (IEng) registration through a relevant institution.
- Already hold or be willing to gain Level 4 qualification in an Electronics or Telecommunications Engineering Discipline or appropriate equivalent.
Licences
- Already hold full Category B UK Driving Licence.
- Already hold or be willing to gain the Class C1 driving licence (training & exam fees will be paid)
Qualifications
- Level 3 qualification in an Electronics or Telecommunications Engineering Discipline or appropriate equivalent.
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Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Communicating and Influencing
- Changing and Improving
Technical Skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- EM2 - Implement Policy and Standards
- EM4 - Technical Support
Salary and Benefits
Alongside your salary of £30,740, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,905 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).
- 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.
Additional Information
- 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.
- Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
- Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
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Candidates will be required to provide CV details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience.
At sift, candidates will be assessed against their CV and the following:
Behaviours:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Communicating & Influencing
- Changing & Improving
Applications will be sifted on all Success Profile elements, but in the event of a high number of applications, the sift will be conducted on your CV only.
Behaviours:
At interview, candidates will be assessed against the following:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Communicating & Influencing
- Changing & Improving
Technical Skill:
- EM2 - Implement Policy and Standards
- EM4 - Technical Support
The interview process will involve a technical assessment of your understanding of various pieces electromagnetic test equipment.
You will be expected to demonstrate your understanding of the following equipment; Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer, Receiver and Multimeter.
Further Information
Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) generates and operates specialist capabilities, ready to fight across all domains to make the UK secure at home and strong abroad.
Always on, we are across every UK operation, delivering the capabilities you don’t usually see - or those you can’t.
From cyber warriors and medics to intelligence analysts, special forces, educators, and Defence attachés, our collective expertise delivers the warfighting edge Defence needs to deter threats and secure the nation today and prepare for tomorrow.
CSOC unites Defence’s cyber and specialist capabilities under a single, military command alongside the Royal Navy, British Army, and the Royal Air Force - acting as the UK’s fourth Military Command. For more information, please see here.
Cyber and Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to design the way in which the new Military Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, posts within CSOC are/or may become 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.
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.
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. 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.
The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal
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