279538

£33,830

Permanent

MOD - Strategic Command

Information Technology

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

2

Filton, South West England, BS34 7JL

We provide digital and technology services to our Armed Forces, ensuring they can operate securely via radio, satellite, and the internet. Operating at scale, with an annual budget in excess of £2Bn and a diverse team of 2,500 colleagues, we're aiming to make our Armed Forces some of the most technologically advanced in the world. To do that we're growing our capabilities in disciplines like data science, automation and cyber security. If you can see yourself contributing to the world of Defence digital and technology, the next chapter of your career may be with us.



This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

About the role

As an IT Infrastructure Projects Engineer you will be overseeing the implementation of a wide range of technical solutions for our Armed Forces. You will be working closely with the design and project management teams to ensure that projects are effectively delivered to our end users satisfaction.

This position combines technical skills covering all aspects of IT, including implementation, migration and troubleshooting skills for all aspects of any given solutions such as server infrastructure, network infrastructure, cloud and communications platforms etc.
These roles will work within the Intelligence Systems Team which is responsible for the creation and sustainment of a broad range of national, International (5-eyes AUSCANUKUSNZ) and NATO intelligence information services for at all security classifications.

Where do you fit in?

We have an opportunity for an IT Infrastructure Engineer to join our infrastructure team based at MOD Abbey Wood but with flexible working opportunities. You will take responsibility for supporting the Project delivery of IT Intelligence systems whilst ensuring that relevant Defence stakeholders are kept informed of progress and in particular are told of major problems and/or issues in a timely manner. Projects are delivered using AGILE and Waterfall methodologies. You will be pro-active in suggesting and proposing new technologies to support the development of engineering solutions whilst identifying on-going improvements to existing systems.

What’s in it for you?

• An opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of Intelligence Systems to UK Armed Forces.
• An opportunity to play a pivotal role in IT project delivery, supported by training to help you grow your career and be the best you can be!
• An excellent benefits package and an opportunity to play an integral role in a fast-growing digital business.
  

Dependent on the ‘tasking’ and business need, there may be a requirement to travel to meetings within the UK (or potentially involve occasional overseas visits). Additionally, the MOD is operating a flexible working policy enabling working from home. It is expected that the you will attend a permanent working location as and when there is a business need.

These roles are reserved for sole UK Nationals only due to the very sensitive nature of the intelligence projects and services we deliver.

Due to the nature of the projects involved these posts require DV security clearance and are reserved for sole UK Nationals only due to the very sensitive nature of the intelligence projects and services we deliver. Whilst these posts require DV, should you not currently hold DV this will not exclude you from the initial selection stage.

As a successful Infrastructure Engineer, you will be able to demonstrate a deep knowledge of IT infrastructure and understanding with experience of setting strategy, applying standards, working within regulatory constraints, processes, procedures and tools and communicating their intent.

You will support the lead engineer in the delivery of the IT engineering aspects of any single significant delivery area and demonstrate the necessary experience to undertake the following typical key responsibilities:

• Lead, manage and integrate multi-disciplined engineering teams; directing engineering resources to deliver packages of work or services to quality, time and cost.
• Reviewing and providing IT engineering advice on the delivery of infrastructure to support each project ensuring useable capability is available for front line forces.
• Supporting the development of the test and evaluation strategy for the projects
• Providing technical leadership to solve complex problems with innovative solutions that enhance capability
• Working closely with industry partners, both nationally and internationally
• Ensure technical risks and opportunities are captured and actively managed
• Develop or oversee the Industry development of solutions, developing design documentation (high and low level)
• Clear and effective Stakeholder engagement management and all levels with customers and suppliers on behalf of Defence Digital.
• Oversight and sign off of the installation and commissioning of I.T services.
• Support in-service incident management and oversee problem resolution.

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Changing and Improving
• Leadership

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• SFIA - Systems design (DESN) – Level 4
• SFIA – IT Infrastructure (ITOP) – Level 3
• SFIA - Testing (Test) – Level 4 – Level 2

• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
• Ability to roll over up to 10 days annual leave per year
• In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The King’s birthday
• Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period to for volunteer military or emergency service reserve commitments
• Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
• Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club and Gyms
• A highly competitive pension scheme.
• Additionally, please see the attached Benefits Leaflet

Learning & Development

In Defence Digital we have a strong learning and development ethos, supporting you to fulfil your potential by providing –

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• Professional and Personal Development of skills
• Access to thousands of training courses through Civil Service Learning, some free or paid by MOD
• Ability to obtain industry recognised qualifications supported by MOD

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/.”

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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 by 31st December 2022. 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.

Open to UK nationals only.

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Job contact :

Name :
Defence Digital Talent Acquisition Team
Email :
ukstratcomdd-hr-talentacqdel@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team :

Email :
DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3@mod.gov.uk