Middle Wallop, Stockbridge, SO20 8DY
We are passionate about Smarter Working and believe that a combination of flexible working practices, digital technology and modern workspaces will give you the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance, while ensuring you deliver your outcomes effectively and efficiently – we expect you to know where to be to have the most impact, balancing your individual needs with that of your team and the organisation. Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will be required to be in office full time.
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.
Person specification
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.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
* Changing and Improving.
* Managing a Quality Service.
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
* SFIA Framework Network Support - NTAS (4.3.10). (At Level 5).
* Systems Installation/decommissioning - HSIN (3.3.4) (At Level 4).
Alongside your salary of £36,530, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,582 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
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.
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.
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, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
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.
Your technical knowledge and skills will also be assessed against the SFIA Framework.
You will also be assessed against the following behaviour: - Changing and Improving.
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.
Your technical knowledge and skills will also be assessed against the SFIA Framework.
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.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
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 security check. See our vetting charter.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.
Nationality requirements
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups:
* UK nationals
* nationals of the Republic of Ireland
* nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
* nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
* nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
* individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
* Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service.
Further information on nationality requirements
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code 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.
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 and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact:
* Name: Ian McMahon
* Email: ian.mcmahon803@mod.gov.uk
Recruitment team:
* Email: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk
Further information
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: info@csc.gov.uk. #J-18808-Ljbffr