Associate IT Infrastructure Engineer (Royal Navy Operational Advantage Centre) - Ministry of Defence - EO

Fareham, Southeast England, P014 IAS

This vacancy offers a unique opportunity to support the front-line Royal Navy (RN). The Operational Advantage Centre's (OAC) Technical Section is tasked with maintaining and developing state of the art IT systems that are critical enablers to the advanced analytical approaches and technologies we use to provide information underpinning the RN's doctrine, tactics, and procedures. Without the Technical Section we cannot deliver operational advantage to the front line. The Associate IT Infrastructure Engineer exists to support the delivery of (and/or contribute to the delivery of) technical support to OAC activities. This includes the specific responsibility for the administration, maintenance, development, and support of the OAC operational analysis secret and official local area networks (OA Secret LAN and iNet). This is a challenging and exciting role that will requires technical knowledge and an ability to work under pressure. It is perfect for anyone who is seeking to work at the cutting edge of technology and apply their skills to a Navy reshaping itself for the information age. We will provide training, tutoring and mentoring to ensure that you can develop your own abilities within the role. Subject to funding, the successful candidate will be able to complete an apprenticeship and combine on the job training with an additional learning, leading to an externally awarded qualification.

The position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

The Associate IT Infrastructure Engineer exists to support the provision of advanced information technology required by OAC to enable a range of analytical outputs to support the front line. This includes the specific responsibility for the administration, maintenance, development, and support of the OAC operational analysis secret and official local area networks as well as relevant cloud services provided by Navy Digital. They are responsible for maintaining and administering OAC local area networks in line with organisational requirements. This includes the provision and maintenance of associated hardware and ensuring compliance with security and software licencing conditions. They are also responsible for providing technical support to OAC Operational Analysis (OA) activities, including modelling and simulation, wargaming, tactical reconstruction, and conducting live trials. This includes the maintenance, installation, and operation of equipment used onboard UK and NATO vessels in support of fulfilling trial data capture requirements. We will provide training, tutoring and mentoring to ensure that you can develop your own abilities within the role. Subject to funding, the successful candidate will be able to complete an apprenticeship and combine on the job training with an additional learning, leading to an externally awarded qualification. Specifically, the Associate IT Infrastructure Engineer is required to: Deliver technical support and advice to OAC and its customers as requested via the OAC Technical Section task management system (TMS). Support the Technical Section Team Leader on the development of OAC technical support capability, including maintaining technical systems to meet stated OAC requirements. Fit and maintain data recording equipment on UK and NATO ships in support of OAC operational analysis activity. Be part of a team working on more complex technical support tasks where required, including responsibility for elements of a larger projects. Maintain a watching brief on technological developments in the fields of information technology and data capture/analysis. Act as one of the system administrators for the Official, Secret and Top-Secret IT systems. Perform all activities with due regard to departmental policies on health and safety, security. and diversity and inclusion. Provide support to OAC Technical Section Team Leader and senior engineer as required.

We are looking for an apprentice IT Infrastructure Engineer who is comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities and can self-motivate through to delivery. You will be able to work within dynamic military/civilian teams and be able to operate autonomously with appropriate direction and mentorship. Most importantly, you will be resourceful and able to apply your skills creatively to solve problems often under extreme time pressures.

Essential:

Strong Interest in Technology.

Desirable:

Experience of information technology system management.

Experience of network design and management.

Experience of trials instrumentation, software implementation, and/or electronic engineering.

Awareness of database administration.

Holding a full manual driving licence.

Level 2 Qualifications in Maths and English (e.g. GCSE grade C/4)

Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering or science discipline, or equivalent experience.