IT Specialist

IT Specialist

• 00100035

Job title: IT Specialist

Location: RAF Marham , Norfolk – on site

Salary: £34,831 - £39,605 – depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Support and sustainment of all Information Systems and Information Technologies, and related activities to manage, trouble-shoot, repair, and upgrade software and hardware
• Implementation, setup, and repair of applicable intranets, Local Area Networks (LAN), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), servers, workstations and stand-alone computers, all associated hardware, and all associated software, under the technical authority and direction of the IM&T function
• System administration activities including management and backup of database servers and resolution of database problems and conflicts; software scripting, SQL database scripting, and associated automation of routine activities
• Designing and the implementation of computer platform protection and recovery, that meets required continuity of operations
• Working with and assisting ISSO staff in the development, implementation, and audit of required site security policies for computer platforms. Contributing to, reviewing, evaluating, coordinating, and making recommendations on all information Technology certification and accreditation submissions.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• High level of Proficiency in Microsoft Operating systems – Desktop and Server
• Experience in providing IT Desktop support direct to clients
• Demonstrable understanding of IT/IS Systems, service support and delivery, including knowledge of PC’s, communication, and infrastructure equipment
• Hold or be capable of attaining UK Developed Vetting Security Clearance is a must

Desirable:

• Certified in CompTIA Security+ or willingness to work towards the qualification with support of the business
• High level of Proficiency in the following technologies: Microsoft Operating Systems – Desktop and Server, VMWare vSphere and Horizon, HP Enterprise hardware – ProLiant Servers and 3PAR SAN, Symantec Backup Exec 15

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual leave incentive.

The Military & Air Information team:

The Military Air & Information (MAI) team has been structured to create a focused business, designed to meet the current and future requirements of our customers. The MAI business has an unrivalled track record and expertise in the development, delivery and support of military air platforms, components and technologies through Typhoon, F-35 Lightning II, Tornado and Hawk.

As a part of the team, you will work with new IT technologies, helping to develop new training solutions directly supporting UK Air Defence. We offer great career progression opportunities within the business.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.”

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.