Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) evolves all the time in order to stay one step ahead of threats to our country. In providing the relevant and secure technology infrastructure it needs to support its mission, you will directly help CTP be the best it can be.

This is your opportunity to become the central point of contact for all infrastructure designs for CTP, across all security tiers. Providing technical design and support expertise, you’ll be vital to making sure that the National infrastructure is built, designed and architected to be secure and efficient in use.

We will look to you to document current and future infrastructure designs, and work with projects and Solution architects on a range of ICT projects to ensure that they are aligned to the Strategic vision. In addition, you’ll develop Strategies in the infrastructure space and align these with the relevant Application and network/Security leads. The role will see you work across different environments and, as such, demands a flexible approach.

It will also draw on your extensive knowledge of premise and cloud infrastructures, and your understanding of security classifications and the relevant protections that can be applied to infrastructure. Naturally, you’ll have a wealth of experience in document and design standards for infrastructure and with working with projects to make sure they’re in alignment. As well as this, you’ll have a recent background in network server designs within a secure environment.

You may need to travel to sites around the UK on occasion, so you should hold a valid UK driving licence.            

It’s an excellent opportunity to consolidate your skills and experience in an area that’s crucial to national security. In return, you can look forward to benefits including substantial annual leave, Civil Service pension arrangements, interest free season ticket loans, flexible working conditions and more.

Vetting

This 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 Agreement

Applicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post.

Our Employee Commitments

Counter 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 and 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).

Counter Terrorism Policing recruitment is open to all, but we are keen to positively support those who are younger in service to join into our specialist environment.

Click 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 29^th September 2022.

We view diversity as fundamental to our success. To tackle today’s complex policing challenges, we need a workforce made up from all of London’s communities. Applications from across the community are therefore essential.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer the Met have committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.