Crypt Key / Link 16 Operator – Outside

Salary: £780 – £840 per day

People Source Consulting are currently seeking an Electronic Crypt Key / L16 Operator to take on a

24 month Corsham Based contract.

The CSD L16M EKEY OPERATOR is responsible for; provision of L16 electronic keying material to

CSD’s cryptographic custodian accounts: Operation of equipment and completion of processes

required to enable provision of L16 keymat; Support to CSD and L16 project team to plan and

prepare for continued development of CSD L16 support.

• Conduct processes to enable the provision of L16 keymat.
• Act as system manager for the LKMS installation
• Manage incidents and problems with L16 keymat, providing guidance to end users.
• Ensuring cryptographic material is authorised for issue in liaison with CSD teams.
• Document processes associated with End-to-End provision of L16 electronic keymat, stored at an appropriate protective marking and updated as required
• Liaison with sSCs, Controlling Authorities, Key Producers & Users on issues that impact delivery.
• Input into development of CSD support to L16.
• Support the CSD Ekey team to operate and maintain systems and equipment for the provision of ekey.

Essential skills and experience:

• of modern Electronic Crypt Key. Relevant and recent experience of using ECK in LINK16 preferred. Experience of similar cryptographic equipment, modern ECU types and systems would be considered.
• High degree of IT competency focusing on solving interoperability issues presented when running on different operating systems. Ability to pass knowledge to permanent members of staff is beneficial.
• Have experience using MOD IT, or similar experience within a relatable industry system
• Have broad, practical experience all aspects CIS support to operations (or relatable experience similar industry). Experience challenges associated with being on AND supporting operations (similar experience) is beneficial

Nice-to-have skills and experience:

• Cryptographic Custodian Trained
• Experience of J3/J5 Ops and Plans activities
• Knowledge and experience of JSP 440, 441, 490, 491
• Knowledge of tactical data links and communication networks

Due to the Nature of the work, DV Clearance must be held prior to contract start.

In Return:

• Up to £700pd (Outside of IR35)
• 24 Month Contract
• Work must be completed on site in Corsham

People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.