Link 16 Modern Crypt Key Operator (TA)

Closing date for applications: 01/11/2021

OVERVIEW OF ROLE

Specialist role	Technical Architect
Summary of the work	CSD L16M EKEY OPERATOR is responsible for; provision of L16 electronic keying material to CSD's cryptographic custodian accounts; Operation of equipment and completion of processes required to enable provision of L16 keymat; Support to CSD and L16 project team to plan and prepare for continued development of CSD L16 support.
Latest start date	25/10/2021
Expected contract length	Oct - Dec ‘21 with option to extend Jan - Mar ‘22 pending financial approval
Location	South West England
Organisation the work is for	Ministry of Defence
Maximum day rate	£680

ABOUT THE WORK

Early market engagement
Who the specialist will work with	The successful candidate will work within a multi-disciplined team. This team consists of Authority Crown Servants, technical resource, and military staff.
What the specialist will work on	1.Conduct processes to enable the provision of L16 keymat.2.Act as system manager for the LKMS installation3.Manage incidents and problems with L16 keymat, providing guidance to end users.4.Ensuring cryptographic material is authorised for issue in liaison with CSD teams.5.Document processes associated with End-to-End provision of L16 electronic keymat, stored at an appropriate protective marking and updated as required 6.Liaison with sSCs, Controlling Authorities, Key Producers & Users on issues that impact delivery. 7.Input into development of CSD support to L16.8.Support the CSD Ekey team to operate and maintain systems and equipment for the provision of ekey.

WORK SETUP

Address where the work will take place	MOD Corsham, SN13 9NR
Working arrangements	Due to the requirement to access bespoke IT systems and the nature of the work above OS this role will be office based 5 days a week There may be occasion to work outside of normal working hours if operationally urgent. Any leave must be agreed with your line manager.
Security clearance	Evidence of DV security clearance and validity dates for the duration of the contract will be required by the contract start date.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Additional terms and conditions	Any Personal Services Company (PSC) candidates will be required to come through an umbrella company.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

How many specialists to evaluate	5
Cultural fit criteria	-Be able to work comfortably in a joint environment with a mix of Civil Servant and Military staff (1%) -take responsibility for their work (2%) -work as a team with our organisation and other suppliers (2%)
Assessment methods
Evaluation weighting	Technical competence 75% Cultural fit 5% Price 20%