Systems Engineer

This is an exciting opportunity to work as systems engineer within the Maritime Data Assessment Centre (MDAC), which is part of the Defence Intelligence organisation, supporting key MOD operational outputs. If you enjoy working as part of a team, don't mind shift work, have previous IT administration, engineering and maintenance experience, and enjoy problem solving then this could be a role for you. In Defence Intelligence (DI) our people solve problems, create understanding and give perspective to the diverse and complex Defence threats and challenges in a rapidly changing world. Together our civilians and military personnel inform decision making in Defence, manage complex finance programmes and develop new technology. In DI we believe your unique experiences, view and understanding of the world could provide a vital perspective and contribution to our work. We recognise that great minds do not think alike and are striving to increase our diversity representation at all levels. As an equal opportunities employer we hire, train and promote people based on merit and inspire to create an inclusive workplace free of discrimination. All job adverts in DI are subject to fair and open competition. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week during training and then as rostered., You will be required to work as part of a rostered shift team to provide routine administration, maintenance and fault resolution of a bespoke integrated data processing system to ensure an operational facility. You will be required to work as part of one of 5 teams to provide cover for a 365 day, 24 hours per day, operation. You will be responsible for the routine maintenance and fault resolutions of the data processing systems within the MDAC organisation. You will be required to conduct regular physical checks on the Integrated Common Processor (ICP) data processing storage units and data distribution networks to ensure that the units are operating at the appropriate temperatures, frequencies and that alarms/power connections are working adequately. You will be required to investigate any variations to the 'normal' levels of system operations and undertake the initial appropriate correction procedure(s) to resolve issues identified immediately, utilising the tools available to you, within your delegation. You will investigate any calls received relating to the ICP and provide regular progress updates to ensure that any issues are immediately highlighted to the senior engineer(s). You will be required to undertake routine administration and maintenance checks on the ICP system and support systems, in line with manufacturers guidance and current policy requirements, to carry out, or assist with, routine maintenance procedures as required. You should bring to the attention of the management chain any issues identified that may interrupt outputs as soon as possible. You will be required to monitor, service and maintain the cooling systems associated with the operation of the ICP processing and liaise with the in-house Facility staff to resolve any operating issues that may arise. This role involves manual handling tasks. Work will require standing, stooping, and bending and will be carried out on ladders, scaffolding, working platforms and within confined spaces. Some of the working areas might be noisy. You will be required to complete the associated training tasks to enable you to fulfil these requirements. You will need to complete functional and non-functional mandatory training and other appropriate administration tasks, as required, within the duties of this role. To undertake any other duties, as consummate for the grade, as designated by the Engineering Management team, or Team Leader. You will complete all mandatory training within the timelines designated for completion., We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Making Effective Decisions

• Managing a Quality Service

• Working Together

• Communicating and Influencing We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Making Effective Decisions

• Managing a Quality Service

• Working Together, You will be required to provide CV details to include job history, qualification details and previous skills and experience. You will also be required to provide a Personal Statement (750 words max). It is strongly advised that you use the STAR format when writing your behaviours. Sift You will be assessed against your CV, Personal Statement the following Success Profiles Behaviours:

• Making Effective Decisions

• Managing a Quality Service

• Working Together If we receive a high number of applications the sift will take place using your CV, Personal Statement and Managing a Quality Service Behaviour only. Interview You will be assessed against the following Success Profiles Behaviours:

• Communicating and Influencing

• Making Effective Decisions

• Managing a Quality Service Candidates should be aware that their office-based workplace will only have stair access and is underground with no windows. The use of Personal Electronic Devices within these workplaces, will align with MOD policy. Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) generates and operates specialist capabilities, ready to fight across all domains to make the UK secure at home and strong abroad. Always on, we are across every UK operation, delivering the capabilities you don't usually see - or those you can't. From cyber warriors and medics to intelligence analysts, special forces, educators, and Defence attachés, our collective expertise delivers the warfighting edge Defence needs to deter threats and secure the nation today and prepare for tomorrow. CSOC unites Defence's cyber and specialist capabilities under a single, military command alongside the Royal Navy, British Army, and the Royal Air Force - acting as the UK's fourth Military Command. For more information, please see here.' Cyber and Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to design the way in which the new Military Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, posts within CSOC are/or may become subject to review and potential changes as we continuously improve across the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor or could be more substantive and will generate new opportunities. Throughout, the Command's transformation programme is committed to following the MOD's framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Command's personnel and Trade Unions. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. 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. The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment. The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out. 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.

• Ability to make decisions on repair and serviceability of the equipment, within delegated authority
• Knowledge of IT systems and report writing.
• Ability to work under remote supervision.
• Good communication skills
• A team player
• Physically able to undertake some lifting Essential: Level 3 NVQ Electrical Engineering Technology or Equivalent. Desirable: Registered with professional engineering institute. This post is a Reserved position therefore this vacancy is open to Sole UK nationals only and cannot be offered to someone with dual nationality. Successful candidates who do not hold the necessary clearances will be made provisional job offers and asked to undergo our vetting procedures. Once the relevant clearances have been acquired a formal job offer will be made and start dates can be discussed. Should candidates fail to acquire the relevant clearances the provisional job offer will be rescinded. Candidates should note this process can take several months., Level 3 NVQ Electrical Engineering Technology or Equivalent. (Essential)

Alongside your salary of £26,390, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,645 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Furthermore, we offer a range of excellent benefits including but not limited to the following:

• Leave entitlement - 25-day annual leave allowance per year increasing by 1 day per year (maximum 30 days per year). In addition, 8 statutory Bank Holidays and 1 privilege day per year.
• Professional Development - We are committed to your continued professional and personal development with learning as one of our core values.
• We also offer an excellent range of family-friendly benefits, for example, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Special Paid Leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year Further details may be found at Civilian Discover My Benefits (mod.gov.uk) This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances. 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.