Defence Digital - Service Desk Analyst
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £26,770 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | A pension contribution of 28.97% based on the listed salary |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Northwood HQ, Sandy Lane, Northwood, Middlesex, HA6 3HP |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Ministry of Defence |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 410235 |
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High Grade Messaging (HGM) forms part of the team structure providing 24/7/365 service delivery, to a select customer base within the UK and overseas.
As a Service Desk Analyst, you’ll be within the team responsible for undertaking 24/7 management of a Message Handling System (MHS).
You’ll be part of a 24/7 shift-working team, supporting the delivery of HGM across defence, advising of delays/issues in relation to the reception and delivery of formal signal messages, and maintaining controlled access to the Communications Centre (Commcen).
High Grade Messaging is being replaced by Military Messaging, with service transition work already underway.
Responsibilities
Processing formal signal messages for input into our IT MHS, taking ownership of signals from originators via approved IT media and ensuring they conform to procedural rules. Be responsible for ensuring the timely distribution of signal messages, precedence priority and above, including during silent hours.
Recording and determining the transmission path and forward for preparation; monitoring and vetting out-of-hours signal traffic and callout where necessary, monitoring and reporting message irregularities and equipment faults appropriately.
Managing the signal process by recording and distributing messages, according to protective marking and ‘Descriptors’, whilst maintaining the protected document register.
Preparing the special handling signals or material for onward delivery, by means of suitably cleared IT MHS, initiating service action as required.
Managing the publication of instructions and guidance presented in Standing Orders, Security Orders, Operator Instructions, Local Orders and Communications publications.
Ensure the timely filling of all bid equipment at crypto key material changeovers and any corresponding accounting and destruction. Maintaining records of a controlled access to Commcen, in accordance with local instructions and requirements.
Supporting the Commcen Manager by taking on additional roles such as Deputy Unit Security Officer / IT Security Officer / Terminal Area Security Officer, Assistant Health and Safety and Building Controller, as required.
Additional details
The successful applicant will be part of a 5-person quad-service team made up of civilian and military personnel, operating a 1 in 4 shift roster: 6 on, 6 off pattern.
Working hours: 24/7 shift work - 3 x 12-hour night shifts, followed by 3 x 12-hour day shifts, followed by 6 days off.
All shifts will have mandatory start and finish times, details will be provided at the interview stage.
There may be a requirement to travel to meetings or attend training courses within the UK.
This job role is not suitable for hybrid working.
This post requires sole British nationality and Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. As the post holder will have access to very sensitive information, there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries and we will undertake additional security checks as part of the recruitment process. Applications from candidates with close connections to certain countries may take considerably longer to process, or in some cases result in a withdrawal of an offer of employment. Further details will be provided at the conditional offer stage.
As High Grade Messaging (HGM) is a critical service in Defence, Reservists must be aware that HGM will take priority above most routine Reservist activities.
Please note, candidates will be redirected to the Civil Service Jobs website where you will need to submit your application form. Please note the closing date above is incorrect and cannot be amended so please check the closing date on Civil Service Jobs and allow enough time to submit your application form.
As a Service Desk Analyst, you’ll be within the team responsible for undertaking 24/7 management of a Message Handling System (MHS).
You’ll be part of a 24/7 shift-working team, supporting the delivery of HGM across defence, advising of delays/issues in relation to the reception and delivery of formal signal messages, and maintaining controlled access to the Communications Centre (Commcen).
High Grade Messaging is being replaced by Military Messaging, with service transition work already underway.
Responsibilities
Processing formal signal messages for input into our IT MHS, taking ownership of signals from originators via approved IT media and ensuring they conform to procedural rules. Be responsible for ensuring the timely distribution of signal messages, precedence priority and above, including during silent hours.
Recording and determining the transmission path and forward for preparation; monitoring and vetting out-of-hours signal traffic and callout where necessary, monitoring and reporting message irregularities and equipment faults appropriately.
Managing the signal process by recording and distributing messages, according to protective marking and ‘Descriptors’, whilst maintaining the protected document register.
Preparing the special handling signals or material for onward delivery, by means of suitably cleared IT MHS, initiating service action as required.
Managing the publication of instructions and guidance presented in Standing Orders, Security Orders, Operator Instructions, Local Orders and Communications publications.
Ensure the timely filling of all bid equipment at crypto key material changeovers and any corresponding accounting and destruction. Maintaining records of a controlled access to Commcen, in accordance with local instructions and requirements.
Supporting the Commcen Manager by taking on additional roles such as Deputy Unit Security Officer / IT Security Officer / Terminal Area Security Officer, Assistant Health and Safety and Building Controller, as required.
Additional details
The successful applicant will be part of a 5-person quad-service team made up of civilian and military personnel, operating a 1 in 4 shift roster: 6 on, 6 off pattern.
Working hours: 24/7 shift work - 3 x 12-hour night shifts, followed by 3 x 12-hour day shifts, followed by 6 days off.
All shifts will have mandatory start and finish times, details will be provided at the interview stage.
There may be a requirement to travel to meetings or attend training courses within the UK.
This job role is not suitable for hybrid working.
This post requires sole British nationality and Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. As the post holder will have access to very sensitive information, there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries and we will undertake additional security checks as part of the recruitment process. Applications from candidates with close connections to certain countries may take considerably longer to process, or in some cases result in a withdrawal of an offer of employment. Further details will be provided at the conditional offer stage.
As High Grade Messaging (HGM) is a critical service in Defence, Reservists must be aware that HGM will take priority above most routine Reservist activities.
Please note, candidates will be redirected to the Civil Service Jobs website where you will need to submit your application form. Please note the closing date above is incorrect and cannot be amended so please check the closing date on Civil Service Jobs and allow enough time to submit your application form.