Infrastructure Engineer (Cyber Engineering) at the British Army (Open to Nigerians)

The British Army is the principal land warfare force of the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies, a part of the British Armed Forces along with the Naval Service and the Royal Air Force.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Commonwealth citizens, including Nigerians for the position below: 

Job Title: Infrastructure Engineer (Cyber Engineering)

Location: United Kingdom
Corps: Royal Signals
Employment Type: Regular (full-time)
Open to: Nigerians

At a Glance

• Install, maintain and protect complex networks to support defence communications, on and off the battlefield. Gain engineering and cyber qualifications while all the time earning.

Royal Signals

• Fast moving and game changing, the Royal Signals are leaders in IT, Cyber and Telecommunications, providing battle-winning communications to every part of the Army. The Royal Signals are experts in engineering and operating systems, networks and cyber equipment.

Description

• You will become experts in building telecommunications networks in fixed locations and supporting rapid reaction deployments across the world anywhere, anytime.
• You will install and maintain fibre optic and copper infrastructure, underground and at height, with opportunities to qualify as an Aerial Rigger.
• You will install communications network data centres and configure advanced telecommunications equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineer, maintain and repair a range of communications equipment
• Install, service and repair telecommunications data cable networks, data centres, configure switches, routers, servers and LAN access equipment
• Get continuous personal and professional development including civilian accredited transferable qualifications
• Learn to drive and operate military vehicles ranging from Land Rovers and HGVs to fully armoured fighting vehicles
• Operate as a Royal Signals soldier conducting military tasks wherever UK Armed Forces are deployed
• Learn to instruct and pass on your expert skills and knowledge.

Entry Requirements

• Age: From 16 years & 6 months to 35 years & 11 months

Qualifications:

• GCSE grade 4/C, Scottish National 5 grade C, or above in Maths or ICT, and
• GCSE level 3/D, Scottish National 4, or above in English, or RQF level 2 equivalents.

Security Clearance Required:

• CTC
• (SC at Ph 1)

Basic physical fitness assessment:

• Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
• Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
• MSFT (beep test) level 6.6.

Pay & Benefits

• You'll earn £25,200 a year from the start of your training, which will go up as you progress throughout your career.

Application Closing Date
26th August, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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