Associate IT Infrastructure Engineer - Ministry of Defence - HEO

Location: Fareham, South East England (PO14 1AS)

Why this role?

This is a unique opportunity to support the Royal Navy front line by helping run and develop advanced IT systems that enable cutting‑edge operational analysis, modelling and trials.

The Operational Advantage Centre (OAC) exists to give the Royal Navy an edge. Without the Technical Section, that advantage cannot be delivered, and this role sits right at the heart of it.

If you’re interested in technology, enjoy problem‑solving, and want your work to really matter, this role offers something genuinely different.

What you’ll be working on

You’ll be part of the OAC Technical Section, supporting secure and official IT networks and systems used to:

• Analyse Royal Navy operations
• Support modelling, simulation and wargaming
• Capture and analyse data from live trials
• Enable decision‑making that shapes doctrine, tactics and procedures

What you’ll be doing

As an Associate IT Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll:

• Support and maintain Official, Secret and Top‑Secret IT systems
• Administer and support local area networks and relevant cloud services
• Respond to technical requests through the OAC task management system
• Install, maintain and operate data‑recording equipment for trials
• Support modelling, simulation, wargaming and live testing activities
• Work with senior engineers on more complex technical tasks and projects
• Keep a watching brief on new technologies and tools
• Ensure all work meets security, health & safety, and departmental standards

Who this role is for

This role could be perfect if you:

• Have a strong interest in technology
• Enjoy learning new systems and tools
• Can stay calm and resourceful under pressure
• Like solving practical problems in real‑world environments
• Are comfortable working in mixed civilian / military teams
• Are happy working with ambiguity and changing priorities

Experience & qualifications

Essential

• Strong interest in IT / technology

Desirable

• Experience of IT system management or networking
• Awareness of databases or software implementation
• Interest in electronics, trials or instrumentation
• Full manual driving licence
• Level 2 Maths & English (GCSE C/4 or equivalent)
• Level 3 qualification in an engineering or science discipline (or equivalent experience)

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