Deputy SAP codeword controller
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
- Department
- Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
- Location
- Salisbury
- Openings
- 1 post
- Grade
- SEO
- Salary
- £41,341 to £47,139
- Closing
- 10 days left
- Profession
- Operational Delivery, Science
- Contract
- Permanent
- Security clearance
- DV
- Working pattern
- Flexible working, Full-time
Job summary
In this role you will provide assurance of the correct security management of SAP (Special Assess Program) and codeword materials within Dstl. You will collaborate with partners to ensure the protection of MOD information, assets and its people.
This is a dynamic and fast-paced role, often requiring responses to time-critical and high-priority requests.
Why Join Us?
Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.
What they’re looking for
- We looking for someone who has:
- A minimum of 3 GCSE's (A-C or equivalent grading)
- Knowledge of MOD or Dstl security policy
- Good interpersonal skills and evidence of effective collaboration and partnership
- Full information about the person specification can be found in the Job Profile at the bottom of this advert
- Important Information
- Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.
- This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.
Behaviours you’ll be assessed on
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Job description
In this role you will act as point of contact for all SAP security related processes, guidance and enquiries within Dstl. You will maintain records of Senior Compartment Owners (SCO) as well as Compartment Administrators (CA) You will work collaboratively to help provide effective risk management.
You will use your excellent communication and personal skills to work collaboratively and built strong working relationships within Dstl and partners across defence.
For further details, please see the job profile at the bottom of this advert.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only.
This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.
Selection process
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so If at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk and we will do all we can to support you.
Sifting will take place week commencing the 2nd November with interviews to be arranged from week commencing 16th November at Porton Down or Portsdown West.
Your interview will consist of behavioural and technical competency-based questions. You will also be required to deliver a 10-minute presentation. Further details for the presentation will be provided to candidates invited to interview.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Practise before you apply
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