NTR Communications and IT Specialist

AWE; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled NTR Communications and IT Specialist to enhance secure communication systems. This role involves managing secure IT systems, ensuring compliance with security requirements, and supporting operational capabilities for critical government responses. The ideal candidate will possess extensive operational experience and a strong understanding of security protocols. You will enjoy a 9-day working fortnight, generous leave, and a market-leading pension scheme, all while contributing to a vital mission. If you thrive in high-pressure environments and are eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

Market leading contributory pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Professional Career Development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy

Qualifications

• Extensive operational experience with secure communication systems is essential.
• Knowledge of security requirements and compliance is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain secure communications and IT systems for NTR operations.
• Support through life management including training and procurement.

Skills

Operational experience with secure communication systems

Knowledge of through life management

Understanding of security requirements

Ability to communicate effectively

Experience in developing compliance policies

Ability to work in high-pressure environments

Job description

Role title: NTR Communications and IT Specialist

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

Package: £38,000 - £57,000 (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.

Let us introduce the role

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

Within this role, you will be required to support the through life management which can include:

• Contributing to specifying user and systems requirements,
• Procurement, implementation through to full operational capability, training, maintenance and break down, and correct disposal.

We are looking for someone who has knowledge in the use of such systems.

Who are we looking for?

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

• Extensive operational experience of using such systems
• Knowledge and experience of through life management
• A detailed working knowledge of the security requirements for such systems
• An understanding of accreditor requirements and how these are applied practically
• 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

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 to develop the capabilities of NTR
• Driving licence

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

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

AWE has a wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• 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.