CYBER ENGINEER

  • UK Only
  • Army Be The Best
Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Engineer, maintain and repair a range of communications equipment for use on the Battlefield and on Operations.
  • Install, service and repair telecommunications data cable networks, data centres, configure switches, routers, servers and LAN access equipment.
  • Get continuous personal and professional development including civilian accredited transferable qualifications.
  • Learn to drive and operate military vehicles ranging from Land Rover or HGV to fully armoured fighting vehicles.
  • Operate as a Royal Signals soldier conducting military tasks wherever UK Armed Forces are deployed.
  • Learn to instruct and pass on your expert skills and knowledge.

AS A CYBER ENGINEER, YOU WILL BECOME ONE OF THE THREE FOCUSED TRADES DEVELOPING, DEPLOYING AND MAINTAINING OUR BATTLE WINNING CYBER CAPABILITY.

INFORMATION SERVICES ENGINEER

You will be trained to manage, maintain, configure and deploy a wide range of Information, Communications and Technology systems, ensuring that frontline troops and Commanders can communicate on operations worldwide whilst protecting these systems from Cyber Warfare threats.

NETWORKS ENGINEER

You will prepare, configure, deploy and maintain operational and tactical communication systems to ensure frontline troops and their Commanders can communicate on operations worldwide. You will be able to engineer a range of systems including radios, satellite systems, computer networks and mobile communications as well as support a range of software applications and ICT.

INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER

You will become experts in building voice and data telecommunications networks in fixed locations and supporting rapid reaction deployments across the world anywhere, anytime, using fibre optic and copper cables, underground and at height, with opportunities to qualify as an Aerial Rigger. You will install communications network data centres and configure advanced telecommunications equipment.

This role includes the roles formerly known as Communications Systems Engineer, Communication Systems Operator and Communications Engineer - Installation.

TRAINING FOR THE ROLE

Step 1

You'll start with your initial military training which will teach you how to be a soldier - this will cover everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle. If you join as a Junior Soldier (under 17 years 5 months), you'll do a 23-week basic military training course at Harrogate. If you join as a Regular Soldier (over 17 years 1 month), you'll do the regular 14-week adult basic training.

Step 2

This is the start of your technical training designed to introduce basic signalling and communication skills whilst building on your existing military skills. You will learn about the Royal Corps of Signals, it's history and what it means to belong to a Corps that is over 100 years old. You will be taught basic principles and skills which you will build on throughout your career; such as siting, operating and talking on military radios, radio logs, map marking, working at heights, health and safety, and of course security. This training will give you a strong foundation prior to the next step in your journey.

Step 3

You may be one of the four trades that will go down this route. It builds on Foundation 1 and dives deeper into technical training in preparation for your trade course. Be prepared for a blend of building and configuring networks, managing system problems including a helpdesk, equipment care, understanding field generators, field cable and security (including cyber). Naturally, the military skills you built up in Foundation 1 are continually revised and refreshed during this course.

Step 4

Each trade group undertakes its own specialist training specific to your role and as such the length of your time spent with 11 Signal Regiment will vary, ranging from a few weeks to a year. The majority of our technical training is accredited to civilian standards and you will begin your journey of professional development from the moment you start your course.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Age: 16 years 6 months - 35 years 6 months

Qualifications:

GCSE Grade C Maths, Grade D English or level 2 equivalents.

Fitness:

  • Mid Thigh Pull 50kg

  • Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m

  • 2km run 11m 30s

  • MSFT (beep test) level 6.6

More information about the fitness test

QUALIFICATIONS YOU COULD GET AFTER TRAINING

-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

-Certified Network Cable Installer

-City and 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

-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

RANK PROGRESSION

Learn about rank progression here.

"Mainly working in small surge teams of highly qualified technicians, a large amount of independence and trust is given to installation technicians as they deploy globally. Without doubt the most well travelled trade in the Corps, I have been to the Falkland Islands, the Ascension islands, Cyprus and Kenya, all while building up accreditation towards professional trade status. On Operations, we are a highly sought after resource as the cabled link between headquarters and frontline camps is one of the most important as it underpins the Army’s technological reach in to the battlefield. "

HOW TO APPLY

Once your online application has been approved, you'll meet with a local recruiter. This is your chance to tell us about the role that you're interested in. When you go to the Assessment Centre, you'll take tests - the results will show whether you'd be suitable for this role, or should consider a different role.

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