UKStratCom Computer Information Systems (CIS) Planning Officer - RAF Wyton

Task requirements

Subject to formal establishment, Joint Boarding process and sS Policies a vacancy will arise for an OF3 to serve as Infra Project Security Officer at RAF Wyton on FTRS (HC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of June 25

Essential competencies

• Must be an OF3 of any specialisation. OF2 applicants with a recommendation for the next higher rank in their most recent OJAR will be considered, in line with sS policies.
• OF4 applicants, if successful, will only be paid as and wear the rank of OF3.
• Must be serving as a member of the Reserve Forces or have served with the Regular Forces.
• DV (or willing to gain DV clearance in post)

Desirable competencies

• Defence CIDA Installation Design Course
• P3M
• Certified Security Systems Installation
• Certified Telecommunications Project Management
• Service Communications Installation Design Authority (SCIDA)
• Tempest awareness
• Security Systems Installation (CNET)
• Certified Data Centre Design Professional (CNET)

Selection Process

The advert for this role has been advertised previously for 4 weeks and may be withdrawn early if a suitable candidate has been identified).

Candidates should follow the application process for their service.

Royal Navy Applicants should follow the RN Application process.

Army Applicants should follow the Army Application process.

Royal Air Force Applicants should follow the RAF Application process.

All RAF applications are to submit the 3 most recent OJARs and a 2 page CV, which are to be sent to Maj Harman at the following email address - ukstratcom-hq-pps-urh-resgpmb@mod.gov.uk

Please note - If applying for post of a higher rank than currently or previously held then a promotion eligibility report for substantive rank must be included.

Additional information

Domestic Considerations:

Travel may be required to other UKStratCom locations in the UK less frequently.

This role allows some home-based working after an initial on-boarding phase. Please note that the current expectation is weekly / Bi weekly visits to RAF Wyton.

Employer Comments:

Must have the capacity and work ethic to deal with the complexity, scope and scale of the role. Effective collaboration across a wide variety of stakeholders is key.  A background in infrastructure and/or physical security is desirable but not essential. 

Other Information:

Regular Service Applicants.  Personnel currently serving in the Regular Services 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.  Subject to sS Policies candidates may be rejected.

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

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.

Annual Training / Fitness / Medical / Dental. Subject to sS policies

Annual Salary and Leave.  Pay will be in accordance with the pay scales published sS Regulations JSP 754.  Leave entitlement is detailed in JSP 760.

Accommodation. Personnel serving on FTRS TaCoS are eligible to occupy Single Living Accommodation (SLA) if available, at non entitled rates subject to sS policies.

For further enquiries please contact Maj Harman the UkStratCom Reserves Hub at the following email address- ukstratcom-hq-pps-urh-resgpmb@mod.gov.uk