Job Description
Job summaryThe Authorised Telecommunications Officer (ATO) works to the Business Support C4i Manager and is responsible for administering telecommunications within DSEME Lyneham. The ATO has overall management control of the Lyneham Managed Network Services, which includes the physical routing of Communications and Information Systems (CIS) network services over the Lyneham core network. MOD Lyneham has contractual support for the network infrastructure and the ATO is the primary point of contact for the co-ordination of works.The ATO is a Local Security Officer (LSO) for MODNET and the primary Authorised Demander (AD) for telecommunications systems for DSEME. The ATO is responsible for the management of DSEME�s telecommunication assets and assists with the administration of CIS assets owned by the MOD.The ATO is responsible for maintaining the Lyneham CIS network diagrams and for coordinating planned outages affecting CIS on site including responsibility for ensuring that all network changes are policy compliant.This is an exciting role for someone with a keen interest in networks and communications to be able to grow and develop their skills whilst undertaking training that is provided.This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.Job descriptionTelecommunications Responsibilities. Act as the site Authorised Telecommunications Officer/Management of the Lyneham Managed Network Infrastructure. Primary Point of Contact for all network documentation and change requests.Assist and or Deputisation for the IT Security Officer (ITSO). To assist and deputise for the ITSO during major projects, upgrades and incidents as necessary (the ITSO and ATO work closely together and cover for each other when necessary).CIS Management. Record and administer the distribution of CIS hardware assets managed by the department.Missing Damaged Equipment (All systems incl DEAN and MODNET).Ensure that any missing CIS equipment posing a potential security risk is reported immediately to the appropriate staff including backloading where applicable.Procurement of telecommunication orders. Liaise with the Air Site Co-ordinating Installation Design Authority (SCIDA) to ensure compliance for all network installations on site. Ensure that Engineering Change Requests (ECR�s) are completed and recorded.A more in-depth job specification is attached.Person specificationEssential Criteria: A keen interest in telecommunications but all training will be provided.Desirable Experience: A Good understanding of Network and Communication Systems and terminology.�Desirable Qualifications: A qualification relating to Networks and Communications.Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Changing and ImprovingMaking Effective DecisionsLeadershipDelivering at PaceManaging a Quality ServiceBenefitsAlongside your salary of �28,300, Ministry of Defence contributes �8,198 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Learning and development tailored to your roleAn environment with flexible working optionsA culture encouraging inclusion and diversityA with an average employer contribution of 27%Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working.� This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.The post does not offer relocation expenses.External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. 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