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Information Services Engineer
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?
Starting salary
£26,334
Age range
16.6 to 35.11
Role details
Age
To apply for this position, you must be between 16 years & 6 months old and 35 years & 11 months old at the time of your application.
Fitness
Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
2km run 11 min 30 sec
Education
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.Â
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Join the Royal Signals as a Communications Engineer specialising as an Information Services Engineer. In this highly technical role, you’ll provide strategic communication services to ensure commanders and decision makers have secure, reliable, and cutting edge tools to maintain their operational advantage. Your expertise will be at the heart of mission critical planning, enabling seamless information sharing and coordination across the battlefield.
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.
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.
You'll earn £26,334 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.
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