Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line.
We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cyber security at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe.
Defence Digital forms part of Strategic Command which manages the MOD's joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy.
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This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job description
As part of the Joint Defensive Cyber Unit's Cyber Threat Intelligence Cell (CTIC) you will receive, extract, analyse and deliver high-end cyber threat intelligence, to inform decision makers in the planning and conduct of Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) and cyber threats to our capabilities.
Responsibilities
Conduct all-source analysis of events and threats effecting, or likely to affect, the MOD. Provide threat trending material, bespoke reporting and other intelligence material and outputs, in support of DCO as required or tasked.
Conduct bespoke analytical tasks as directed, to support other operations. Act as DCO Threat Intelligence subject matter expert on a particular regional or thematic area.
Maintain a working relationship with the relevant departments and desks within Defence Intelligence and the National Cyber Security Centre.
Conduct routine information management, in accordance with unit requirements and guidelines, regarding handling of classified information.
Manage own workload to prioritise key work and integrate it into wider Cyber Intelligence Team work strands.
Provide threat / intelligence briefings to Defence Digital Operations chain of command and external visitors as required.
Commit to equal opportunities, as well as ensuring personal and professional development for all staff, for which the post holds line management responsibilities.
Person specification
Previous experience or technical knowledge can help but we're looking for the core skills and the motivation and ability to learn, so we can support your continuous development in the role.
Some of the qualities and skills we are looking for:
Great organisation, timekeeping, and prioritisation skills.
Ability to keep calm under pressure, use your initiative, be an analytical thinker and develop your skills.
Personable, task focused and able to build relationships with the core team and wider colleagues.
A passion for security, technology, and identifying and solving problems.
Ability to comprehend complex and uncertain problems and draw out the key factors to clearly explain to others.
An understanding of cyber threats and associated methodologies and frameworks such as Mitre ATT&CK and NIST.
Motivation, commitment and the desire to continue to learn.
Experience in leading, supporting, coaching and mentoring colleagues.
Additional details:
A Market Skills Allowance (MSA) of up to £9k per annum may be payable with this post, paid in increments upon reaching the required level of competence.
This allowance is not permanent, it is subject to an annual review to confirm whether there is a continuing business need, it can be increased, reduced or withdrawn at any time.
There may be a requirement to travel within the UK (or potentially occasional overseas visits) for meetings, training or operational reasons.
We'll provide opportunities to gain the following (or similar) industry qualifications, certifications or memberships where required:
Membership of a relevant institution or body e.g., Institute of Information Security Professionals, Council for Registered Ethical Security Testers, British Computer Society (BCS)
Relevant industry qualifications and accreditations e.g., GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI).
This job role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station which is based on business assessment of where the work is best done) and working from home as a personal choice (if the role is suitable for this). If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.
If not already held, successful candidates will be required to obtain DV clearance prior to taking up employment. This position is open to sole UK nationals only.
Strategic Command is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to improve the way the Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, all posts within Strategic Command Headquarters and in time the wider organisation, are/will be 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.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Seeing the Big Picture
Communicating and Influencing
Working Together
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
Threat intelligence and threat assessment
Threat understanding
Cyber Security operations
BenefitsAlongside your salary of £36,530, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,582 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Our benefits include:
Learning and development tailored to your role with a dedicated minimum of 5 days per year.
25 days paid annual leave rising (by 1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of five years' service.
Ability to roll up to 10 days annual leave per year.
In addition to eight public holidays per year, you will also receive leave for HM The King's birthday.
A Civil Service pension.
Parental and Adoption Leave.
Discounts on a range of services within and external to the civil service - Defence Discount Service, Civil Service societies for Sports and Leisure, Healthcare, Insurance, Motoring, Company discounts with Virgin, Vodafone, and Microsoft Office.
In year rewards and 'thank you' schemes such as vouchers and gift cards.
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
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Equality and Diversity
Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Defence Digital. It's vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our audience and the wider society in the UK, so we're proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. We also recognise the importance of a good work life balance, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including part-time and job shares for all our roles. Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process if this is something you want to explore.
Defence Digital operates an organisation model in which every individual belongs to a Government Profession. The successful applicant will be posted into one of the defined Government Professions on Standard Terms of Reference for the grade. Defence Digital reserves the right to move individuals between roles, within their allocated profession, to meet the needs of the business and in support of agile resourcing.
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.
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