Logistics – Crypto Security Specialist

Role Overview

• Manage equipment movement within an FLC context, applying knowledge of MOD logistics systems and processes including DCS and TORCS.
• Coordinate transportation, storage, and accountability of equipment in line with MOD standards.
• Operate and maintain JAMES and NDJI systems, ensuring accurate and timely data entry.
• Use spreadsheet tools to analyse logistics data and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain compliance with MOD security and cryptographic policies including JSP 440, JSP 491, and JSP 441.
• Oversee the secure handling, storage, issue, and accounting of cryptographic materials.
• Support the Personnel Security Controller in delivering personnel‑security responsibilities and ensuring adherence to Government security standards.
• Manage pre‑vetting checks (BPSS) and coordinate National Security Vetting (NSV) processes, including oversight of UKSV access and sponsor responsibilities.
• Ensure aftercare, incident reporting, and change‑of‑circumstance processes are followed for all vetted personnel.
• Maintain a personnel‑security risk register, ensuring risks are documented, mitigated, and monitored.
• Provide security education, briefings, and awareness training, including travel briefings for SC/DV‑cleared staff.
• Facilitate Government or Contracting Authority inspections, ensuring documentation and processes are available and compliant.
• Manage export‑controlled items in accordance with ITAR, RTON, and other relevant regulations.
• Oversee documentation, approvals, and audit trails for export‑controlled equipment.
• Ensure senior managers understand and discharge their security and logistics obligations.
• Promote coherent and aligned security, HR, welfare, and operational policies.
• Liaise effectively with internal teams, subcontractors, and external authorities.
• Support decision‑making on acceptable security risk and drive mitigation activity.

Requirements

• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Excellent organisational ability with a methodical, detail‑focused approach.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Analytical capability with proficiency in spreadsheet tools.
• Experience as a logistician or involvement in equipment movement within an FLC or MOD environment.
• Familiarity with MOD logistics systems (DCS, TORCS, JAMES, NDJI) and MOD security policies (JSP 440/441/491).
• Experience managing cryptographic materials or personnel‑security processes.
• Knowledge of export controls, including ITAR and RTON.
• Multiple years of security‑related experience, ideally including physical‑security or data‑centre environments.
• Strong understanding of networking‑security principles as they relate to physical and cryptographic security.
• Experience communicating risk and compliance requirements to senior stakeholders.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Pension scheme
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Perks at Work scheme.
• Discretionary Bonus scheme.