Defence Digital Service Owner - Defensive Cyber Operations

We are looking for a Service Owner of the Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) capability and service, providing leadership and direction to the programme of complex change and the running of the live services, providing Detect and Respond capabilities to protect MOD core networks used 24/7/365 by cyber defenders across all Military Commands. The work is diverse, and you will be accountable for the delivery of DCO complex products which have high technical and political risk. In addition, the DCO Service Owner will lead the achievement of the programme mandate and key outcomes including the pan-Defence adoption and exploitation of the services, products and processes delivered by the Programme. You will be accountable for balancing the demand with the evolving cyber risk, threat, and user readiness in conjunction with the CyDR Joint User, CSOC COE and the SRO. Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the programme to deliver and realise the business case benefits and outcomes.
• Lead the development of the business case, alignment with senior stakeholders and agreement through Programme Board / Management Board / HMT.
• Responsible for identifying success criteria, project controls and be accountable for performance. Monitor and control progress, engage fully with assurance and risk reporting and respond to recommendations.
• Accelerate the adoption and exploitation of DCO capabilities including data, tooling and services.
• Ownership and management of the budget and allocation of funding to areas of the Service based on agreed priorities.
• Securing the resources (finance and workforce) required in both 'Run' and 'Change' areas. Track and forecast spend in-year and longer term. Raise the necessary investment cases for approval.
• Successful operation management and continuous improvement of the service.
• Keeping ahead of the development curve by knowing industry best practice. Developing statements of work and agreeing/managing contracts for the provision of goods/services., In Defence Digital we have a strong learning and development ethos, supporting you to fulfil your potential by providing:
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• Professional and Personal Development of skills
• Access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning, some free or paid by MOD
• Ability to obtain industry recognised qualifications supported by MOD
Hybrid Working Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity. Requirements to attend other locations for official business or work in another MOD office will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time. This post is working 37 hours per week. Strategic Command is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to improve the way the Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, all posts within Strategic Command Headquarters and in time the wider organisation, are/will be subject to review and potential changes as we continuously improve across the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor or could be more substantive and will generate new opportunities. Throughout, the Command's transformation programme is committed to following the MOD's framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Command's personnel and Trade Unions. The post does not offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility. Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed. Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts. Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/. The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments. MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey - We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. To apply please complete the CV template provided on the CS Jobs dashboard. You will be assessed against your relevant, skills, knowledge and experience which demonstrates the essential criteria listed within this advert. All applicants will also need to provide a personal statement (max. 1250 words) and it is essential that this includes evidence of the following essential criteria. Each one will be scored 1-7 and make up part of your overall score to assess your suitability to be invited to interview. 1. Describe how you are comfortable leading digital programmes and enabling expert and specialist teams to deliver. 2. Describe your ability to work with a complex group of stakeholders. 3. Describe the extent of your finance (budget management) and commercial frameworks portfolio, within a complex business. There are tips on how to apply for a role and how to complete your application here: Watch We encourage the use of technology to streamline the job application process. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be helpful in generating ideas, improving writing style, and increasing efficiency. However, it is essential that any content submitted as part of a job application is truthful, accurate, and a genuine reflection of the applicant's qualifications and experiences. Any use of AI should be supplementary to your own knowledge and abilities. Ultimately, the application should demonstrate your unique skills and suitability for the role. We'll assess you against these behaviours & technical skills during the interview process: Behaviours:
• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
Technical skills:
• Agile Working
• Financial & Commercial Management
In addition to the interview, you will be required to present for 5 minutes on a topic related to the role. The topic of the presentation will be sent to you at least 24 hours before the interview. Please note that the sift will take place W/C:11/11/24 with interviews taking place, W/C: 25/11/24. Please note, that these dates may be subject to change, depending on the volume of applications we receive. We will try and offer as much flexibility as we can, but it may not be possible to offer alternative dates for interviews or assessments. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk . As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements Open to UK nationals only.

We are looking for an ambitious, motivated, and confident candidate who possess excellent communication skills. It is crucial you have experience in the military or working with the MOD, as you will be working with complex and diverse stakeholder groups, specifically, operating at scale and providing the connection between them and multidisciplinary business areas. You will be a key member of the management team and able to develop strong relationships. Our ideal candidate is someone with strong agile programme delivery expertise, cyber domain experience and who is comfortable dealing with the financial and commercial aspects of service delivery. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
• Agile Working
• Financial & Commercial Management
  
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• Flexible working options- we understand the importance of adapting work to your life.
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• A pension scheme which secures your future.
• Generous annual leave- starting with 25 days and growing to 30 after just 5 years.
• Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period to volunteer for military or emergency service reserve commitments.
• Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
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Equality and Diversity Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Defence Digital. It's vital that our workforce reflects the diversity of both our audience and the wider society in the UK, so we're proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities. We also recognise the importance of a good work life balance, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including part-time and job shares for all our roles. Please let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process if this is something you want to explore. Professional Framework Statement Defence Digital operates an organisation model in which every individual belongs to a Government Profession. The successful applicant will be posted into one of the defined Government Professions on Standard Terms of Reference for the grade. Defence Digital reserves the right to move individuals between roles, within their allocated profession, to meet the needs of the business and in support of agile resourcing. Within Defence Digital each profession is led by a Professional Head of Community who will lead professional development and support the Continuous Professional Development path for their group.