Length of employment:
Job Summary:
The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army Top Level Budget (TLB) employs around 7,000 MOD Civil Servants located at over 300 locations. Ours is a diverse workforce, with roles ranging from trainers, human resources, teachers, and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff. There are many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Army.
The Army Aviation Centre (AACen) has a vacancy within Information Technology (IT) for a Network Architect. This is an exciting opportunity to become a member of the team at Middle Wallop, where the Army trains all its pilots and groundcrew! As well as teaching over 900 students per year we have around 350 Military and Civil Service personnel and over 400 contractors.
As an MOD Civil Servant you will work alongside other civilians and military personnel and be part of the crew that keeps the British Army in the air.
We are looking for someone who will be responsible for the Network management and administration for the AACen as well as being the Network Engineer. You will also manage and procure IT hardware as required.
We are advertising this post at 37 hours per week.
Job Description:
As the Network Administrator you will:
* Undertake systems administration for servers, switches, gateway, printers and Mobile Device Management system within AACen.
* Responsible for the design, setup, maintenance and revision of group policies
* Analyse and maintain awareness of current threats. Apply security patches as required and ensure routine updates are completed according to required schedule
* Manage and control software licenses for locally owned IT systems to ensure and maintain compliance with legal requirements
* Analyse user requirements, installing appropriate software applications to suit user needs
As network engineer:
* Provide expertise, advice and support to users of networks and standalone systems
* Establish and maintain a technical equipment refresh strategy on a perpetuating basis, replacing and updating network equipment, computers and peripherals as required
* Design detailed proposals for hardware and software upgrades
* Plan and manage maintenance schedules
* Manage and maintain AACen networks, infrastructure and audio-visual equipment
* Liaise, communicate and manage contractors to implement infrastructure installations
As IT procurement officer:
* Purchase items and services via the MOD's Contract Purchasing & Finance system
* Assist the Higher Executive Officer(HEO) IT and Executive Officer (EO) IT
* Work with HEO IT to manage and deliver priority tasks
The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.
Other benefits for Army civil servants include:
* 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years' service
* Highly competitive pension scheme
* Personal and professional development of skills
* Alternative working patterns for many roles
* Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle
* Enhanced parental and adoption leave
* 6 days special leave per year which can be used for volunteering activities
* Learning and Development
We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role.
A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career.
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.
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This role requires an individual with the following personal attributes:
Essential:
* IT based Higher National Diploma, Degree or CompTIA Network+ certification or 3 years of job-related experience considered as an alternative.
Desirable:
* Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Administration, Group Policy Management, Active Directory
* Domain Services
* Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT)
* Cisco Certified Technician (CCT)
* Any IT network / hardware management qualifications
At application you will be asked to provide a CV and a personal statement of no more than 500 words outlining your previous experience and any knowledge and skills relevant to the role.
At sift, you will be assessed against your CV and Statement of suitability and the following:
* Changing and Improving
Technical Skills:
Your technical knowledge and skills will also be assessed against the SFIA Framework - modgovuk.sharepoint.com/sites/IntranetCivilianHRPeoplePortal/Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?id=/sites/IntranetCivilianHRPeoplePortal/Documents/SFIA8.pdf&parent=/sites/IntranetCivilianHRPeoplePortal/Documents
* Network Support - NTAS (4.3.10) (At Level 5) (page 185)
* Systems Installation/decommissioning - HSIN (3.3.4) (At Level 4) (page 187)
Applications will be sifted using all elements listed above, but in the event of a high number of applications, a sift will be conducted on the technical element Network Support - NTAS (4.3.10) (At Level 5) only.
At interview you will be assessed against the following behaviours:
* Changing and Improving
* Managing a Quality Service
Technical Skills:
Your technical knowledge and skills will also be assessed against the SFIA Framework - modgovuk.sharepoint.com/sites/IntranetCivilianHRPeoplePortal/Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?id=/sites/IntranetCivilianHRPeoplePortal/Documents/SFIA8.pdf&parent=/sites/IntranetCivilianHRPeoplePortal/Documents
* Network Support - NTAS (4.3.10) (At Level 5) (page 185)
* Systems Installation/decommissioning - HSIN (3.3.4) (At Level 4) (page 187)
When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.
You will also be asked experience based questions.
Application sifting will be scheduled to take place within 7 days of the application closing date. Interview dates are to be confirmed but these will be held in person at Middle Wallop. We endeavour to keep to these time frames, but these are subject to change around business needs.
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: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .
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. #J-18808-Ljbffr