NDES – Digital Specialist – Band N – Counter Terrorism Policing SO15

Job title:

NDES – Digital Specialist – Band N – Counter Terrorism Policing SO15

Company

Metropolitan Police

Job description

Job Title: NDES – Digital Specialist – Band N – Counter Terrorism Policing SO15Salary: The starting salary is £53,459, which includes allowances totalling £2,928.The salary is broken down as £50,531 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £55,103. Plus, a location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.Location: West BromptonRoleAs a digital specialist, you will be involved in providing technical support and expertise to the National Digital Exploitation Service (NDES), designing and creating bespoke software and/or integrating external solutions and scripts to assist in operations and strategic work.Scope (Tasks & Responsibilities)

• Provide a rapid response to national digital exploitation requirements
• Engage in longer term projects as required
• Integration of new services, infrastructure or applications
• Tactical development of scripts/solutions
• Tactical development of hardware exploits
• Analysis of new and emerging technologies, devices, and user habits
• Analyse information, apply professional judgement and provide opinion, with rationale
• Keep abreast and up to date with relevant current affairs issues, technologies and subject matter requirements as required.

VettingThis post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Developed Vetting (DV) level before taking up the post.Additionally, this material is of particular sensitivity to the UK and its distribution must be restricted to UK nationals. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be granted access. However, in the event that potential conflicts of interest cannot be managed the post holder will not be able to see the intelligence material and will not be able to perform their duties. For the purpose of safeguarding national security and in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), applicants who do not hold or acquire Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) OR Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post.Confidentiality AgreementApplicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post.Our Employee CommitmentsCounter Terrorism Policing aims to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere and culture and an environment where all our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are able to reach their full potential. Where any group or individual can be and feel respected, supported and valued to fully participate and contribute to our mission of “Working to keep people safe from Terrorism”.Inclusion, diversity and equality is at the front and centre of our approach to make the composition of Counter Terrorism Policing more representative of the communities we serve. As Counter Terrorism is rooted in Local Policing, to tackle today’s complex policing challenges, applications from across all communities are therefore essential and encouraged. Counter Terrorism Policing as a network is committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations’.Counter Terrorism Policing is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working arrangements, including part time working or job share. In addition, this role has been reviewed following learning from work during the Covid pandemic and may be done in an agile manner. In the first instance, please contact the vacancy holder to discuss how such arrangements could be accommodated (where applicable).How to applyClick the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via a detailed CV, Personal Statement, and online application form. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on the 28th of February 2025.Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. The application review for this vacancy will commence 7th of March 2025.Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence 28th of March 2025.Essential For The RoleRequirements

• Understand the national mission of the organisation and be prepared to align all work activities with this
• Understand and accept the potential for exposure to sensitive/distressing information or volatile situations as part of the role – please note support will be provided
• Understand and accept the potential to be deployed overseas, when required, for a limited and agreeable period of time.

QualificationsEssentialHave or be expecting a 2:1 degree or above OR Post-graduate qualification.Desirable

• Degree in STEM subject
• Experience in one of software development, data science, cryptography and reverse engineering.

Technical/Subject Matter knowledge/experienceEssentialCompetence/knowledge in at least one of the following three groups:

• .NET (C#, .NET CORE), MVC Framework, Python, Bash scripting, JavaScript, Java

• Cloud Service Platforms (AWS, Azure, Google)
• Database design, SQL / SQL Server, NoSQL technologies e.g. MongoDB, Elastic etc

DesirableKnowledge of one or more of the below:

• Agile software development
• Test Driven Development (TDD)
• Continuous integration
• Cryptography and cryptanalysis
• Data Centre Technologies
• Reverse engineering
• Mobile App Development
• Vulnerability research
• Networking Technologies
• Data visualisation technologies
• Infrastructure As Code e.g. Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation
• Docker / Kubernetes
• AI/ML Cloud Services

Additional InformationThe following competencies will be tested against during sift:

• We take ownership at level 2

• We are collaborative at level 2

• We support, deliver and inspire at level 2

The following values will be tested against during sift:

• Professionalism

Disability Confident StatementThe Met is committed to being an equitable (fair and impartial) and inclusive employer for disabled people, striving to have a diverse and representative workforce at all levels. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and long-term conditions, ethnic minority groups and women.As a Disability Confident employer, the Met has committed to making disability equality part of our everyday practice. We ensure that people with disabilities and those with long term conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.The Met is committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to ensure disabled applicants can perform at their best. If you need any reasonable adjustments or changes to the application and recruitment process, we ask that you include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence.Please note, if you are applying for a police officer role or to become a police community support officer (PCSO) or designated detention officer (DDO), there is a minimum requirement that you must pass a job-related fitness test (JRFT) at point of entry. This does not apply to police staff roles. Find out more about

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Location

West Brompton, South West London

Job date

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 01:59:19 GMT

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