SO1 Cyber Operational Policy, MSHQ (20821)

Position Role: As SO1 cyber operational policy, be responsible for specialist advice relating to cyber operations.
Responsibilities: 
1. Demonstrate conceptual thinking and analysis. Develop and implement policy to enable current and future defence cyber operations.
2. Demonstrate critical thinking. Examine novel and contentious proposals for cyber operations and advise senior officials & Ministers on their approval.
3. Identify and mitigates strategic risk through provision of policy advice to inform defence planning. including through teh Strategic Effects Cycle.
4. Demonstrate defence and security acumen. Contribute to cross-governmental and International policy development relevant to cyber operations.
5. Promote development of cyber operations expertise in the Strategic Effects Policy team.
6. Influence stakeholders using appropriate negotiation, mediation and persuasion skills.
7. Contribute to wider branch work strands as necessary, representing branch as required.

NSV Security Developed Vetting security clearance

ICSC qualified

ACSC qualified

MSc Cyber Defence Information Assurance qualified

Applications filtered to boarding

Domestic Considerations: 
- Accommodation is available within reasonable travel time - JSP 464 Ch2 Sect 2 refers. Travel - JSP752 Ch7 Sect 3 refers.
- Regularly working at highest security classifications, therefore limited hybrid working opportunities.
- High profile role in team at the heart of MSHQ. AST highly desirable to demonstrate quality and breadth of incumbent.
- Regular exposure to MOD senior leaders and Ministers. Previous experience of Main Building, PJHQ, CSOC or Mil Comds advantageous.