Duty Infrastructure Engineer

The COBR technology team supports Ministers and senior decision makers through the management of infrastructure, data, voice, IT, LAN, WAN, Telecommunications and Audio-Visual systems at various locations within the UK. This post provides a challenging and exciting opportunity to work at the centre of the Government's crisis management arrangements. The Duty Infrastructure Engineer role is responsible for providing all aspects of technical infrastructure, security, and systems support to the crisis management apparatus in business as usual and operational activations. Staff work alongside teams from other departments on the delivery of business-critical IT, Audio Visual, Voice, Data and Telecommunications projects to ensure that the Crisis Management facilities are maintained at a high level of operational readiness. They operate on a shift basis (for which an appropriate allowance is payable)., + Managing and providing technical support to COBR (may include deployment to other locations in the UK), troubleshooting issues and managing daily operational requirements alongside system testing and upgrades.

• Be the first point of contact, leading on efforts to restore unserviceable AV and ICT Services by investigating and carrying out fault finding on systems or equipment.
• Maintaining physical, information and technical security in line with agreed procedures.
• Undertaking effective equipment lifecycle management.
• Leading on specific workstreams to support technical projects that enhance the COBR capability.
• Leading on technical components of acceptance testing in line with continuous improvement activity.
• Undertaking effective shift handover / takeover to ensure information/taskings are shared effectively., A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made. Any move to Cabinet Office 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; for further information visit the Childcare Choices website. Reasonable Adjustment If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: Contact Government Recruitment Service via cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Complete the 'Assistance required' section in the 'Additional requirements' page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you're deaf, a Language Service Professional. If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out. In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading. New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant's details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section. For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the Demystifying Vetting website. Feedback Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

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.

• Proven technical experience of working on ICT, telecommunications or audio-visual systems.

• The role requires staff to have a high degree of autonomy including working out of hours with only emergency access to supervision or support.

• Ability to prioritise activities and adjusting workload within a pressured, fast moving environment. Desirable criteria

• Experience working shift patterns.

• Experience of delivering technical services within high security environments., Minimum BTEC National or equivalent Level 3 qualification in (electrical, electronic, ICT, Telecommunications or similar engineering discipline) or Formal on-the-job training (with an emphasis on self-identification of technical knowledge gaps and seeking ways to address these), preferably through a recognised apprenticeship scheme with a formal qualification (equivalent to a BTEC National) IET or equivalent Professional Registration - Engineering Technician (Eng. Tech) preferred Professional Registration as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer, or be able to achieve within 12 months., + Changing and Improving

• Communicating and Influencing

• Working Together

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

• Ethernet Cable Diagnostics | Troubleshooting.
• Audio Visual System - Configuration & Fault Finding
• Basic Network Setup and Configuration
• Video Conferencing - On Premise & Cloud based solutions

Alongside your salary of £47,670, Cabinet Office contributes £13,809 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Learning and development tailored to your role.
• An environment with flexible working options.
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
• A Civil Service Pension which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and employer contributions of 28.97%.
• A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30., Please provide a personal statement of no more than 500 words outlining how you meet the essential criteria with reference to the person specification above clearly outlining how you meet the requirements, with evidence from your career, professional and personal development. Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the personal statement. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview. Selection process Candidates who are successful at sift will be invited to an initial interview where they will be assessed on technical skills and experience. Successful candidates will then be invited to a second interview where they will be assessed on behaviours and strengths. Expected timeline (subject to change) Expected sift date - w/c 1st December November 2025 Expected interview date/s - w/c 8th December 2025

CO - National Security Secretariat - The COBR Directorate is part of the National Security Secretariat (NSS) within the Cabinet Office and is responsible for enhancing the resilience of the United Kingdom and managing the UK's national crisis management policy, plans and capabilities.