Associate IT Infrastructure Engineer (Royal Navy, Operational Advantage Centre)
UK Ministry of Defence
Date: 9 hours ago
City: Fareham, England
Contract type: Part time
Fareham, South East England, PO14 1AS
Job Summary
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.
Job Description
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:
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:
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:
Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering or science discipline, or equivalent experience.
Level 2 Qualifications in Maths and English (e.g. GCSE grade C/4)
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Other Benefits For Navy Command Civil Servants Include:
An apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through an apprenticeship you will gain professional knowledge, practical experience, and the broader skills required to up-skill you in your current role and pave the way for your future career. Most of the training will be ‘on-the-job’, with the remaining ‘off-the-job’ training often delivered by a training provider. This means minimal disruption and maximum impact.
Professional qualifications can be achieved through an apprenticeship and range from Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSEs), Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A Levels), and Levels 4 -7, which can give you a foundation degree, a full Bachelor’s degree, or a Master’s degree.
Apprenticeships normally last between 12 months - 3 years, depending on the level of the apprenticeship.
Anyone can undertake an Apprenticeship and everyone, regardless of age, can benefit from developing their skills in an accredited way.
Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post.
Our site in Fareham also offers an impressive range of on-site facilities including a gymnasium, swimming pool, and other sporting facilities, a children’s nursery, a bistro restaurant, a shop, and plenty of car parking spaces.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and a 750 word personal statement explaining how you meet the criteria detailed in the person specification.
At Interview, You Will Be Assessed Against The Following:
If successful at application stage, you will be invited to interview where you will be assessed using the following Civil Service behaviours:
Behaviour:
The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.
The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: [email protected] .
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.
Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact :
Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: [email protected].
Job Summary
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.
Job Description
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.
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:
- Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering or science discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Strong Interest in Technology.
- Level 2 Qualifications in Maths and English (e.g. GCSE grade C/4)
- 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 3 qualification in a relevant engineering or science discipline, or equivalent experience.
Level 2 Qualifications in Maths and English (e.g. GCSE grade C/4)
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Working Together
- Managing a Quality Service
- Delivering at Pace
- Learning and development tailored to your role including the possibility of completing a Level 4 apprenticeship.
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Other Benefits For Navy Command Civil Servants Include:
- 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service.
- Personal & professional development
- Alternative working patterns for many roles
- Access to a confidential, professional support service
- Discount schemes.
- Bicycle / season ticket loans.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
- Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year.
An apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through an apprenticeship you will gain professional knowledge, practical experience, and the broader skills required to up-skill you in your current role and pave the way for your future career. Most of the training will be ‘on-the-job’, with the remaining ‘off-the-job’ training often delivered by a training provider. This means minimal disruption and maximum impact.
Professional qualifications can be achieved through an apprenticeship and range from Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSEs), Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A Levels), and Levels 4 -7, which can give you a foundation degree, a full Bachelor’s degree, or a Master’s degree.
Apprenticeships normally last between 12 months - 3 years, depending on the level of the apprenticeship.
Anyone can undertake an Apprenticeship and everyone, regardless of age, can benefit from developing their skills in an accredited way.
Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post.
Our site in Fareham also offers an impressive range of on-site facilities including a gymnasium, swimming pool, and other sporting facilities, a children’s nursery, a bistro restaurant, a shop, and plenty of car parking spaces.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and a 750 word personal statement explaining how you meet the criteria detailed in the person specification.
At Interview, You Will Be Assessed Against The Following:
If successful at application stage, you will be invited to interview where you will be assessed using the following Civil Service behaviours:
Behaviour:
- Communicating and influencing
- Working together
- Managing a quality service
- Delivering at pace
The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.
The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: [email protected] .
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.
Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact :
- Name : OAC Technical Section
- Email : [email protected]
- Email : [email protected]
Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: [email protected].
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