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On behalf of FCDO we are looking for a Cryptographic Management Assistant (Inside IR35) for a 9 month contract. Onsite working in East Kilbride. Glasgow. 

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) pursues our national interests and projects the UK as a force for good in the world. We promote the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UK's security, defend our values, reduce poverty, and tackle global challenges with our international partners.

The Rosa Service Organisation (RSO) is a distinct part of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) that supports the Rosa capability on behalf of the Cabinet Office. Rosa is a shared IT platform that enables communication and collaboration at SECRET level across most UK and devolved government departments, as well as sensitive industry partners.

RSO provides fixed and mobile SECRET products and services globally, allowing users to securely create and share information. We use some of the most innovative information security technologies in the world to protect national interests while enabling users to work more efficiently than ever before.

As a Cryptographic Management Assistant, you will play a vital role in government security. You will help manage one of the UK government’s largest cryptographic estates and support services such as issuing and tracking remote working equipment used by RSO personnel.

As a Cryptographic Management Assistant your main responsibilities will be to:

• Support Cryptographic Custodians in maintaining rigorous controls and accurate records for all assets managed by the Cryptographic Management team, ensuring compliance with government standards.
• Organise and account for the movement of cryptographic items, following strict control procedures.
• Receiving items from external government partners.
• Processing items for return to manufacturer.
• Performing general maintenance.
• Assist with rekeying activities for cryptographic devices, liaising with internal colleagues and external partners.
• Collaborate with Cryptographic Management and other security teams to resolve incidents promptly.
• Offer ad-hoc control advice to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Identify and help resolve operational control risks and issues.
• Use Service Tickets to manage and prioritise tasks in a methodical manner.
• Engage with external partners and stakeholders regarding the control and use of cryptographic materials and items.
• Aid in mandated periodic Accounting and Auditory processes.

Essential:

• An active SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. (Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.) 
• Experience delivering services in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to follow strict compliance and control procedures.
• Experience working in a cryptographic management team or a related function.
• Understanding of the government IS4 standard for cryptography.

Desirable:

• A relevant security qualification.
• Experience in asset management.
• Experience in consulting or advisory role.
• DV Clearance.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, FCDO guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".