Information Services Engineer

Royal Signals

At a glance

  • Soldier
  • intelligence

Operating at the heart of the information battle an Information Service Engineer is an expert in the configuration, deployment, and monitoring of modern software applications. Are you ready to drive communication excellence across the information battlefield?

  • £25,200The minimum amount you’ll earn during training
  • £25,200Your pay after completing basic trade training
  • AgeFrom 16 years & 6 months to 35 years & 11 months
  • QualificationsGCSEs or equivalent
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AS AN INFORMATION SERVICES ENGINEER, I AM CONSTANTLY LEARNING AND HAVE THE CHANCE TO USE THE LATEST MILITARY IT SYSTEMS, MAKING IT A HIGHLY REWARDING AND SPECIALISED TRADE.

As an Information Service Engineer, you’ll be ensuring our troops and commanders have the communication tools they need to maintain decision advantage over our enemies. This role provides the opportunity to work towards becoming a Communications Engineer.

Your Role:

  • Configuration and Deployment: Manage and deploy a wide range of software application suites crucial for operational communication.

  • IT Expertise: Develop a solid foundation in modern Information Technology, gaining the skills to operate and engineer in-service operational communication systems.

  • Interoperability: Lead in ensuring seamless communication with partner nations using bespoke and intuitive applications.

  • Strategic Command Support: Work at a strategic level to ensure frontline troops and commanders can communicate effectively during exercises and operations worldwide.

  • Cyber Defence: Mitigate cyber threats and ensure the integrity and security of our communication systems.

Why Join Us?

  • Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with state-of-the-art military software and communication systems.

  • Strategic Impact: Play a crucial role in maintaining Decision Advantage for our commanders.

  • Comprehensive Training: Gain in-depth knowledge and skills in Information Technology and Cyber Defence.

  • Team Environment: Be part of a cohesive Corps committed to operational excellence.

If you are passionate about technology and want to be at the forefront of military communications, join the Royal Signals as an Information Service Engineer. Become an integral part of maintaining our operational superiority and ensuring seamless, secure communications worldwide.

The Royal Signals

Join the Royal Corps of Signals and fight and win the information battle.

Are you ready to become a leader in IT, Cyber, Telecommunications, or Electronic Warfare? The Royal Corps of Signals is seeking dynamic, flexible, and innovative individuals to join our ranks and lead the charge in the information battle.

As a member of the Royal Signals, you will be at the forefront of Defence activity, providing battle-winning communications and ensuring our forces are always connected. From setting up complex networks under fire to enabling communications for humanitarian missions, your role will be crucial in both conflict and peace. You will be instrumental in protecting allied networks and data while attacking those of the enemy.

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Regular (full time)

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. 

  • Basic physical fitness assessment:

    • Mid Thigh Pull 50kg

    • Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m

    • MSFT (beep test) level 6.06

    More information about the fitness test

Training for the role

Step 1
Your initial military training teaches you how to be a soldier, covering everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle.

  • If you join as a Junior Soldier (under 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do a basic military training (short) course at Harrogate.

  • If you join as a Regular Soldier (over 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do the regular adult basic training.

Step 2
This is the start of your technical training designed to introduce basic signalling and communication skills while building on your existing military skills. You will be taught basic principles and skills, such as siting, operating and talking on military radios, radio logs, map marking, working at heights, health and safety, and of course security. As your career progresses you learn how to build and configure networks, manage system problems as well as gain an understanding of field generators and security, including cyber.

Qualifications you could get after training

  • Driving Licences: CAT C + E

  • Level 4 Network Engineer Apprenticeship

  • Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English

Through life learning opportunities and education up to Masters Degree level including:

  • Level 4 Team Leading

  • Level 5 Coaching and Mentoring

  • Level 6 Leadership and Management

  • Level 7 PG Certificate in Wireless Communication

  • Professional Registration with the Institute of Engineering and Technology at ICT Tech, IEng and CEng Levels

  • Professional Registration with the British Computer Society at RIT Tech and CITP levels

Pay & benefits

You'll earn £25,200 a year from the start of your training. On completion of your initial trade training, your skills and level of qualifications then attract another pay increase.

For more information about pay and benefits.

How to Apply

Once your online application has been approved, you'll meet with a local recruiter. This is your chance to tell us about the role that you're interested in. When you go to the Assessment Centre, you'll take tests - the results will show whether you'd be suitable for this role, or should consider a different role.

More about the joining process

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