Location: Fareham, South East England (PO14 1AS)
Why this role?
This is a unique opportunity to support the Royal Navy front line by helping run and develop advanced IT systems that enable cutting edge operational analysis, modelling and trials.
The Operational Advantage Centre (OAC) exists to give the Royal Navy an edge. Without the Technical Section, that advantage cannot be delivered, and this role sits right at the heart of it.
If you're interested in technology, enjoy problem solving, and want your work to really matter, this role offers something genuinely different.
What you'll be working on
You'll be part of the OAC Technical Section, supporting secure and official IT networks and systems used to:
Analyse Royal Navy operations
Support modelling, simulation and wargaming
Capture and analyse data from live trials
Enable decision making that shapes doctrine, tactics and procedures
What you'll be doing
As an Associate IT Infrastructure Engineer, you'll:
Support and maintain Official, Secret and Top Secret IT systems
Administer and support local area networks and relevant cloud services
Respond to technical requests through the OAC task management system
Install, maintain and operate data recording equipment for trials
Support modelling, simulation, wargaming and live testing activities
Work with senior engineers on more complex technical tasks and projects
Keep a watching brief on new technologies and tools
Ensure all work meets security, health & safety, and departmental standards
Who this role is for
This role could be perfect if you:
Have a strong interest in technology
Enjoy learning new systems and tools
Can stay calm and resourceful under pressure
Like solving practical problems in real world environments
Are comfortable working in mixed civilian / military teams
Are happy working with ambiguity and changing priorities
Experience & qualifications
Essential
Strong interest in IT / technology
Desirable
Experience of IT system management or networking
Awareness of databases or software implementation
Interest in electronics, trials or instrumentation
Full manual driving licence
Level 2 Maths & English (GCSE C/4 or equivalent)
Level 3 qualification in an engineering or science discipline (or equivalent experience)
Interested?
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