Network Operator

Babcock International; Rudloe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contractor is seeking a Network Operator to support the UK Ministry of Defence's satellite communication systems. In this role, you will perform health checks, troubleshoot network issues, and manage user access. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of data communications and relevant qualifications. The position offers a generous benefits package and is based on site in Rudloe, England.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Holiday Trading policy

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of data communications relevant to the role.
• Understanding of networking protocols and systems.
• Education in computer networks or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Perform health checks of the network and infrastructure.
• Investigate issues within the Skynet Network for RF and IP.
• Set up and test new user accesses.
• Generate reports on network state for clients.

Skills

Broad understanding of data comms

Good IP switching and routing skills

Broad exposure to the telecommunications industry

Exposure to satellite communications systems

CCNA qualifications

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent qualification relating to computer networks

Job description

As Network Operator you will play a pivotal role in supporting the contract to manage and operate Skynet, the UK Ministry of Defence's (MOD) military satellite communications system and ground stations. Day-to-day, you'll support Babcock customers all over the world, using the Skynet constellation of satellites. Your role will provide first‑line technical solutions/fault investigations for MOD customer incidents within the Skynet Network. This role is full time, 37 hours per week and is based on site at Hawthorn, Corsham, Wiltshire.

Responsibilities

• Perform health checks of the network and underlying infrastructure.
• Provide 1st line investigations within the Skynet Network for both Radio Frequency (RF) and IP Network.
• Complete set‑ups and testing of new user accesses.
• Generate reports to validate network state and inform customers.

Required Skills

• Broad understanding of data comms.
• Good IP switching and routing skills.
• Broad exposure to the telecommunications industry in general.
• Exposure to/familiarity with satellite communications systems.
• CCNA qualifications would be beneficial.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification relating to computer networks, radio frequency engineering or similar.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. You may also be required to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) security check, once in post.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - https://www.gov.uk

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance.
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+.
• Employee share scheme.
• Employee shopping savings portal.
• Payment of Professional Fees.
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave.
• Holiday Trading allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This window opens February through to March annually.
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity.
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

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