Job summary

The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army Top Level Budget (TLB) employs around 7,000 MOD Civil Servants located at over 300 locations. Ours is a diverse workforce, with roles ranging from trainers, human resources, teachers, firefighters and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff. There are many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Army.�

Do you want to be engaged in the identification, investigation, and mitigation of threats in the cyber domain?� Do you want to work in the exciting growth area of cyber security, working in support of Defence and national security? If you are a strong communicator able to engage with stakeholders across the single services, government, and work efficiently and at pace, we need you!

This exciting job role exists in the Principal Security Advisor's (PSyA) Team to identify, triage, and prioritise vulnerabilities on Army systems, working alongside both military and civilian colleagues tasked with Operationalising Defensive Cyber in the Army. The team sits within the Information Directorate of Army HQ. Army Headquarters provides forces to support operations around the globe and directs, develops and delivers the people, equipment, training and sustainment to ensure the Army is able to fight and win wars on land.� This post is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to develop and progress their careers. �Appropriate training courses will be provided to ensure the candidate has the skills and knowledge required to perform the role.

Secure behaviours play an integral role in protecting both the UK, and our Armed Forces, against external and internal threats. Through this role, you will have the opportunity to develop a broader understanding of the threats facing the Army across the cyber domain, in addition to wider security.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

We are looking for a talented and motivated individual who is a team player, but is equally comfortable working on their own, to identify, triage, and prioritise vulnerabilities on Army systems.

The Cyber Vulnerability Manager will be responsible for limiting the Army�s exposure to vulnerabilities by identifying, assessing, and mitigating vulnerabilities within a variety of systems across the Army Digital Enterprise. This will involve collaborating with a variety of stakeholders both internal and external to the Army to remediate vulnerabilities in a timely manner on behalf of the Army Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

You will have oversight of cyber security activity on Army systems and networks as well as understanding the vulnerabilities where there are critical dependencies.

You will contribute to future development of Army policy and processes. This post will sit in the developing cyber operations team within the Principal Security Advisors branch of Army HQ.

The successful candidate must be comfortable engaging with wider Defence, Government, and industry on all areas of vulnerability management.� Attendance and participation at meetings, presentations and conferences across the UK will be required from time to time, including occasional overnight stays.

The successful candidate will be required to:

Manage risks / issues in relation to defensive cyber vulnerability scanning, protective tooling and monitoring outside of those connected to Defence core systems. Facilitate systems monitoring, implement the required tooling and generate the relevant recovery plans. Identify and communicate mitigation measures and provide direction and guidance on ways to implement or improve controls, reducing risk. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage vulnerabilities and undertake remediation activities. Communicate common mitigation strategies such as patching and basic configuration change (system hardening) Research new and emerging vulnerabilities, such as Zero Day events, to assess the risk to the Army. Identify areas for improvement in the Army�s Vulnerability Management process and tooling to develop future policy and guidance.

Person specification

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who can handle the pressure of coordinating a wide range of activities and should be comfortable working within the service management profession, willing to challenge established norms and process and be prepared to adapt to changing priorities. Applicants should also have effective written and verbal communication skills and display a positive and professional attitude.�

Essential:

A good understanding of current and emerging technology's for delivering Information Securities�Services in the public sector/or a business. Proven ability to communicate verbally and in writing with a large and diverse group of stakeholders

Desirable:

A Degree / Higher National Diploma / Higher National Certificate, work experience in a relevant field, or a formal Certification (such as but not limited to Certified Information Security Manger (CISM), Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP).�� A recognised cyber security qualification. Experience in system management patching and remediation. Experience of the management of technical security risk. Management and Leadership experience.

This is a Reserved post open to UK Nationals only due to the nature and classification of the information.

If successful, you will be required to obtain Developed vetting (DV) clearance to take up this post.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Delivering at Pace Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Developing Self and Others

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

Delivering at Pace Making Effective Decisions

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �43,080, Ministry of Defence contributes �12,480 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

As a civil servant working alongside the Army, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects and a job that makes a difference.

The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.

Other benefits for Army civil servants include:�

25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years� service Highly competitive pension scheme Personal and professional development of skills Alternative working patterns for many roles Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities On-site Gym, Shop and parking

Learning and Development

We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role.

A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career. Most of the training will be �on-the-job�, with the remaining �off-the-job� training delivered by an external training provider. This means minimal disruption to your work alongside a big developmental opportunity.

Professional qualifications which can be achieved through an apprenticeship range from Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSEs/ broadly equivalent to Scottish National 5s(N5s)), Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A Levels//broadly equivalent to Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher (H/AH)), and Levels 4 -7, which can give you a foundation degree, a full Bachelor�s degree, or a Master�s degree. They normally last between 12 months - 3 years, depending on the level of the apprenticeship.

Anyone can undertake an Apprenticeship and everyone, regardless of age, can benefit from developing their skills in an accredited way.

Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post.

- outlines the range of benefits available to MOD Civil Servants.

A Great Place for Veterans to Work scheme which was introduced by the Government in 2020 under the Veterans Strategy Action Plan which included the commitment of making the Civil Service a great Place to Work for Veterans. To be eligible for this scheme in the Civil Service, candidates must meet the minimum standard for the role being applied for and:�

have served for at least one year in His Majesty�s Armed Forces (as a Regular or Reserve); this includes time spent training be in transition from, or ceased to be a member of, HM Armed Forces not already be a civil servant, or be employed by a Civil Service Commission accredited public body There is no maximum time limit from when you left HM Armed Forces to be eligible for this initiative.

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 .

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 Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.