High Classification Services Officer
| Posting date: | 22 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £37,480 to £40,170 per year |
| Additional salary information: | London: £37,480 - £40,170 plus industry leading pension and benefits. For details of our pay on appointment policy, please see below under the heading ‘Salary’ |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 May 2025 |
| Location: | London |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 399875/1 |
Summary
Government security is undergoing a step change, and now is an exciting time to get involved. The security profession has an increasingly important role to play in a more digital world - the vision is to create an energetic, forward-thinking and technically proficient profession for government that leads the way in balancing security risks with the delivery of cost-effective, high-quality services. If you share our vision, and you are ready to drive innovation and push boundaries, we want to hear from you. Join us, and together we will create a great place for living, and a green and healthy future for all.
Defra’s specialist security function is expanding the ability for its staff to work more securely and conduct business overseas whilst protecting themselves and departmental information.
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We are currently recruiting for a Security STRAP & Rosa to support senior management in delivering a robust security function capable of protecting Defra from a wide range of threats.
In Defra you will be a subject matter expert, playing a key security role at the heart of the department. The role will focus on two key security areas: the provision of Secret level working capability within Defra and the provision of Top Secret and above capability. You will be the lead point of contact for Defra business units and individuals seeking advice and solutions in relation to a wide range of secure communication risks and issues.
You will be responsible to Defra’s Security Adviser, through the High Classification Services Lead for the running, management and delivery of all Top Secret and above facilities, including ensuring the application process for access is smooth, including liaison with the Protective Security Centre STRAP team and Service Operations Centre (SOC).
In this post you will be responsible for ensuring that the process for applying for ROSA accounts, phones and laptops is smooth and easily understood by Defra staff who need it. This includes working with the finance team to facilitate cross-charging and working with the Cabinet Office team to articulate Defra’s requirements and funding position.
The role will work across boundaries to influence and build strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholder groups that include functions, management units, Arm’s Length Bodies, Government Security Clusters (GSeC), Technical Authorities and the Intelligence Agencies and representatives.
Please note that this post requires candidates to hold valid Security Check (SC) clearance. If this requirement is not met, the individual will not be able to progress their application further. Additionally, the successful candidate must be prepared to go through the Developed Vetting (DV) process to remain in the role and successfully pass a STRAP application process.
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