NTR Communications and IT Specialist

AWE; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization in the UK is seeking an experienced NTR Communications and IT Specialist to manage secure IT systems that support national safety operations. The role offers a flexible working pattern, competitive salary, and extensive benefits, including a 9-day working fortnight and a contributory pension scheme. Successful candidates will thrive in high-pressure environments and possess strong IT management skills.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

Market leading pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Special leave policies

Qualifications

• Knowledge or experience in IT hardware management.
• Ability to implement user requirements for IT systems.
• Experience in operational environments.
• Capable of working in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain secure communications and IT systems.
• Support NTR Operations capabilities during exercises and real deployments.
• Train staff on IT systems and processes.

Skills

Experience of managing and maintaining IT hardware

Experienced in identifying and implementing user requirements for IT systems

Experience of maintaining specialist equipment in classified environments

Experience of working in an operational environment

Knowledge and experience of through life management

Understanding of accreditor requirements

Knowledge of requirements for compartmented systems

Ability to develop company policy and procedure

Ability to work extended hours due to operational commitments

Job description

Overview

NTR Communications and IT Specialist

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: £38,020 - £50,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Ready to play your part?

At AWE, it\'s not just a job, it\'s far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?

AWE\'s Nuclear Threat Reduction (NTR) Operations Team is currently looking for an NTR Communications and IT Specialist to contribute to our dynamic and technically challenging area.

Responsibilities

The Nuclear Threat Reduction (NTR) Operations team are looking for an experienced specialist to work within the Communications and IT team. The role is to manage and maintain all the secure communications and IT systems used by AWE staff to support the response capabilities that NTR are involved with, whilst also supporting other government departments; this can include training, exercises, and real deployments.

We would welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate knowledge or experience in several of the following:

• Experience of managing and maintaining IT hardware
• Experienced in identifying and implementing user requirements for IT systems
• Experience of maintaining specialist equipment in classified environments
• Experience of working in an operational environment
• Knowledge and experience of through life management
• An understanding of accreditor requirements and how these are applied practically to IT systems in a secure environment.
• Knowledge and experience of requirements and restrictions for compartmented systems
• Experience of developing company policy and procedure to ensure compliance in the use of such systems
• Ability to work extended hours due to operational commitments

In addition, it would be desirable for candidates to have the following:

• The ability to work efficiently with minimal guidance from the leadership team
• Proven ability to communicate well (both written and verbal)
• Experience of establishing excellent working relationships with key internal stakeholders
• An ability to work comfortably in a high-pressure environment
• Knowledge to be able to influence decisions

• Willing to identify and undertake continuous improvement activities in order to develop the capabilities of NTR

The requirement of this post will also require the successful applicant to undertake travel across the UK and abroad if required; and to work extended periods away from home.

Benefits

Work hard, be rewarded:

We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:

• 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

The \'Working at AWE\' page on our website is where you can find full details in the \'AWE Benefits Guide\'.

Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston.