Infrastructure Engineer (Cyber Engineering) at The British Army

At a Glance

• Install, maintain and protect complex networks to support defence communications, on and off the battlefield. Gain engineering and cyber qualifications while all the time earning.

Royal Signals

• Fast moving and game changing, the Royal Signals are leaders in IT, Cyber and Telecommunications, providing battle-winning communications to every part of the Army. The Royal Signals are experts in engineering and operating systems, networks and cyber equipment.

Description

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

Key Responsibilities

• Engineer, maintain and repair a range of communications equipment
• 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 Rovers and HGVs 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.

Entry Requirements

• Age: From 16 years & 6 months to 35 years & 11 months

Qualifications:

• GCSE grade 4/C, Scottish National 5 grade C, or above in Maths or ICT, and
• GCSE level 3/D, Scottish National 4, or above in English, or RQF level 2 equivalents.

Security Clearance Required:

• CTC
• (SC at Ph 1)

Basic physical fitness assessment:

• Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
• Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
• MSFT (beep test) level 6.6.

Pay & Benefits

• You'll earn £25,200 a year from the start of your training, which will go up as you progress throughout your career.