Cyber Engineer

ThirtyThree; Newport; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A military organization is hiring a Cyber Engineer in Newport, Wales. This role involves developing and maintaining critical cyber capabilities while ensuring the protection of communication systems. Suitable candidates should possess GCSE qualifications in Maths and English and meet specific fitness requirements. The starting salary during training is competitive, with opportunities for ongoing education and career advancement. Join a dynamic team and contribute to national cybersecurity efforts.

Benefits

Starting salary of £16,800 during Basic Training

Subsidised accommodation

Free medical and dental health cover

Continuous promotional opportunities

Sponsorship for civilian qualifications

Qualifications

• Age: Regular Army 16.6 – 35.6 years; Army Reserve new enlistments 17.9 – 43 years.
• GCSE in Maths and English required.
• Fitness requirements specified.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy and maintain cyber capabilities.
• Manage and deploy information communication technology systems.
• Engineer communication systems and maintain networks.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical skills in cyber systems

Ability to work in teams

Education

GCSE Grade C Maths and Grade D English or equivalent Level 2 qualifications

Job description

Cyber Engineer

Location: Newport, Wales

Full-time

Overview

As a Cyber Engineer you will become one of our three focused trades, developing, deploying and maintaining our battle‑winning cyber capability.

Information Services Engineer

Manage, maintain, configure and deploy a wide range of information, communications and technology systems. Ensure frontline troops and commanders can communicate on operations worldwide while protecting these systems from cyber warfare threats.

Networks Engineer

Prepare, configure, deploy and maintain operational and tactical communication systems. Engineer radios, satellite systems, computer networks and mobile communications, and support a range of software applications and ICT.

Infrastructure Engineer

Become experts in building voice and data telecommunications networks in fixed locations and supporting rapid reaction deployments across the world. Use fibre‑optic and copper cables underground or at height, qualify as an aerial rigger, and install communications network data centres while configuring advanced telecommunications equipment.

Training & Development

Initial military training covers fieldcraft, rifle handling and basic signalling. After basic training you will attend technical training that builds on Foundation 1, dives deeper into technical skills, and prepares you for your trade course. Each trade group undertakes its own specialist training, ranging from a few weeks to a year, with the majority accredited to civilian standards.

• Level 4 Network Engineer Apprenticeship
• Level 3 Network Cable Installer Apprenticeship
• Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths, English and IT
• Level 7 PG Cert Wireless Communications
• City & Guilds: 3663‑03 Designing and Planning Networks, 3667‑02 Fibre Optic Tech, 3667‑02 SWS Structure and Cabling
• Chartered Management Institute Level 4 Team Leading, Level 5 Coaching and Mentoring, Level 6 Leadership and Management
• Professional Registration with the Institute for Engineering and Technology at ICT Tech, IEng and CEng levels
• Professional Registration with the British Computer Society at RIT Tech and CITP levels
• Through life‑learning opportunities and education up to Masters Degree level

What We Offer

• Starting salary of £16,800 during Basic Training, rising to around £21,400 after 26 weeks of training.
• Subsidised accommodation and facilities.
• Free medical and dental health cover.
• Continuous promotional opportunity to progress your career.
• Sponsorship for valuable civilian‑recognised qualifications.
• Adventurous training and opportunities to play your favourite sports.

Candidate Requirements

• Age: Regular Army 16.6 – 35.6 years; Army Reserve new enlistments 17.9 – 43 years, ex‑Regular 17.9 – 52 years, specialist 17.9 – 50 years.
• GCSE Grade C Maths and Grade D English or equivalent Level 2 qualifications.
• Fitness: Mid‑Thigh Pull 50 kg; Medicine Ball Throw 2.7 m; 2 km run 11 m 30 s (Junior Entry 11 m 30 s).
• Application deadline: 31st March 2023 (with further opportunities ongoing throughout the year).