RC377 - ROCU TECHNICAL DEPLOYMENT SPECIALIST
Wakefield
£37,953 - £41,139
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Technical Deployment Specialist,
Technical Development Unit,
Regional Organised Crime Unit,
Wakefield
Permanent
1 x 37hr full time position
We are looking to recruit a full-time Technical Deployment Specialist to join the newly formed Technical Development Unit at the YH ROCU
An exciting, rare and challenging opportunity has arisen for a full time Police staff position to join the Yorkshire & Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit (YHROCU), within the Technical Development Unit. This is for 3 posts that are in addition to an already growing and developing team working at the forefront of ground-breaking capabilities to tackle serious and organised crime.
The YHROCU target Serious and Organised Crime within the four forces that comprise the Yorkshire and Humber Region. The successful applicant will form part of a skilled team, who work flexible hours to deliver Targeted Equipment Interference (TEI) and technical deployment capabilities. The role will be a full-time dedicated role based near Wakefield. Travel around the Region and the UK may be required as dictated by operational demands. Where possible we will also consider flexible working requests.
You will have the opportunity to work closely with the other specialist teams across the ROCU, alongside collaboration with NCA and the other ROCU & Police Forces in England and Wales.
A successful candidate should have a deep understanding of both information security and technology. They should understand basic concepts including computer networking, web technologies, and cloud services. They will also have knowledge of common network defence tools and techniques, and their associated weaknesses. They will have a passion for computers, hacking, security and most importantly, solving problems
Responsibilities
• Working closely with Commissioning Investigators of police investigations providing access to advanced digital collection capabilities.
• Develop collaborative working relationships with the national TEI Community
• Design, implementation, deployment and maintenance of technical assets, infrastructure and covert methodologies in support of Covert Policing.
• Working co-operatively with team members and colleagues, contributing positively and constructively to achieve Local TEI Team aims and objectives.
• Support the ROCU Regional Technical Development Unit effectively by working both with the team as directed by the Local TEI Team Supervisor and also be capable of working with limited supervision, planning and prioritising own workload.
Applicants should not be dissuaded by a preconception of the skills required for the post, as in-role training can be provided for many areas.
Essential
Knowledge of emerging technology trends and how they impact on data collection capability with an experience in three of the following areas:
• Web technologies and cloud environments
• System (Win, Linux, OSx) Administration
• Network Administration
• Database administration
• Digital forensics
• Network forensics (packet and traffic analysis)
• Firmware / driver development
• RF technologies (e.g. Wi-Fi, BLE)
• Code review
• Distributed application development
• Work may include the requirement to work long hours or unsocial hours when supporting an operation.
• Interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written to be an effective member of a team and document their product.
• The ability to work as part of a small team, but solely where required.
Desirable
Understanding of how the multiple methods of TEI techniques can be applied consistently, structured cohesively together, in line with national agreed operating models.
An interest in technology that would demonstrate knowledge or interest in the following:
• Involvement in CTF events and similar platforms
• OSINT
• Anonymising technologies and techniques
• Digital and/or analogue electronics, including microcontrollers
• Virtualisation technologies
• Systems Engineering
• Practical Red/Blue teaming concepts
• Experience or interest in researching and developing technology-based solutions.
Qualified to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
YHROCU is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a service that reflects a wide variety of skills, knowledge, perspectives and backgrounds. We strive for individuals to feel included regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, belief and socioeconomic status, and we particularly encourage applicants from under-represented groups to support us in achieving this.
Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo Management Vetting (5 years residency criteria) and Security Clearance (5 years residency criteria) or Development vetting, if applicable, before taking up the post. Please be aware the Police Corporate Vetting Unit will undertake security vetting on successful candidates, their family and others that live at their home address, which will include financial checks. Due to the sensitive nature of these checks, we are not able to supply feedback should clearance be declined.
Technical Deployment Specialist,
Technical Development Unit,
Regional Organised Crime Unit,
Wakefield
Permanent
1 x 37hr full time position
We are looking to recruit a full-time Technical Deployment Specialist to join the newly formed Technical Development Unit at the YH ROCU
An exciting, rare and challenging opportunity has arisen for a full time Police staff position to join the Yorkshire & Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit (YHROCU), within the Technical Development Unit. This is for 3 posts that are in addition to an already growing and developing team working at the forefront of ground-breaking capabilities to tackle serious and organised crime.
The YHROCU target Serious and Organised Crime within the four forces that comprise the Yorkshire and Humber Region. The successful applicant will form part of a skilled team, who work flexible hours to deliver Targeted Equipment Interference (TEI) and technical deployment capabilities. The role will be a full-time dedicated role based near Wakefield. Travel around the Region and the UK may be required as dictated by operational demands. Where possible we will also consider flexible working requests.
You will have the opportunity to work closely with the other specialist teams across the ROCU, alongside collaboration with NCA and the other ROCU & Police Forces in England and Wales.
A successful candidate should have a deep understanding of both information security and technology. They should understand basic concepts including computer networking, web technologies, and cloud services. They will also have knowledge of common network defence tools and techniques, and their associated weaknesses. They will have a passion for computers, hacking, security and most importantly, solving problems
Responsibilities
• Working closely with Commissioning Investigators of police investigations providing access to advanced digital collection capabilities.
• Develop collaborative working relationships with the national TEI Community
• Design, implementation, deployment and maintenance of technical assets, infrastructure and covert methodologies in support of Covert Policing.
• Working co-operatively with team members and colleagues, contributing positively and constructively to achieve Local TEI Team aims and objectives.
• Support the ROCU Regional Technical Development Unit effectively by working both with the team as directed by the Local TEI Team Supervisor and also be capable of working with limited supervision, planning and prioritising own workload.
Applicants should not be dissuaded by a preconception of the skills required for the post, as in-role training can be provided for many areas.
Essential
Knowledge of emerging technology trends and how they impact on data collection capability with an experience in three of the following areas:
• Web technologies and cloud environments
• System (Win, Linux, OSx) Administration
• Network Administration
• Database administration
• Digital forensics
• Network forensics (packet and traffic analysis)
• Firmware / driver development
• RF technologies (e.g. Wi-Fi, BLE)
• Code review
• Distributed application development
• Work may include the requirement to work long hours or unsocial hours when supporting an operation.
• Interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written to be an effective member of a team and document their product.
• The ability to work as part of a small team, but solely where required.
Desirable
Understanding of how the multiple methods of TEI techniques can be applied consistently, structured cohesively together, in line with national agreed operating models.
An interest in technology that would demonstrate knowledge or interest in the following:
• Involvement in CTF events and similar platforms
• OSINT
• Anonymising technologies and techniques
• Digital and/or analogue electronics, including microcontrollers
• Virtualisation technologies
• Systems Engineering
• Practical Red/Blue teaming concepts
• Experience or interest in researching and developing technology-based solutions.
Qualified to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
YHROCU is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a service that reflects a wide variety of skills, knowledge, perspectives and backgrounds. We strive for individuals to feel included regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, belief and socioeconomic status, and we particularly encourage applicants from under-represented groups to support us in achieving this.
Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo Management Vetting (5 years residency criteria) and Security Clearance (5 years residency criteria) or Development vetting, if applicable, before taking up the post. Please be aware the Police Corporate Vetting Unit will undertake security vetting on successful candidates, their family and others that live at their home address, which will include financial checks. Due to the sensitive nature of these checks, we are not able to supply feedback should clearance be declined.
West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.
For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required please refer to the http://www.college.police.uk/What-we-do/Development/competency-and-values-framework/Documents/Competency-and-Values-Framework-for-Policing_4.11.16.pdf (This link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form. Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.
No Shift Allowance
This opportunity is closed to applications.