British Army - Information Communications Technician - Full Time Career with Apprenticeship
Deliver advanced battle-winning communications. Communication Systems Operators are expert in advanced satellite, radio and computing technologies at the heart of winning the information battle.
On the battlefield, the provision of voice and data communication systems are crucial. Commanders must communicate with their troops or report back to the UK. This is why you are critical to winning the battle. Communications Systems Operators are expert in advanced satellite, radio and computing technologies. You are given modern, industry-linked training on how to operate cutting-edge equipment. You use your knowledge and skills to deliver advanced battle-winning communications and conduct defensive cyber operations across the globe.
The occupation includes contributing to the preparation for new or changed services, operation of the change process, the maintenance of regulatory, legal and professional standards, the building and management of systems and components in virtualised and cloud computing environments and the monitoring of performance of systems and services in relation to their contribution to business performance, their security and their sustainability.
The Information Communications Technician makes their contribution through the application of infrastructure management tools to automate the provisioning, testing, deployment and monitoring of infrastructure components.
An Information Communications Technician (ICT) provides support to internal and/or external customers, by using tools or systems to problem solve and trouble-shoot routine and non-routine problems. This occupation supports clients/customers with their systems. They achieve this through monitoring and maintaining the systems and/or platforms to maximise productivity and user experience.
An ICT could be installing and configuring computer systems, diagnosing hardware and/or software faults, solving technical and applications problems, either remotely or in person. Some examples of these issues are slow performance, connection problems, and an inability to access data.
Training:
The Level 3 Information Communications Technician will be a secondary or progression apprenticeship for RLC Communication Specialists. Learners will be in the Field Army and learning will be linked to STT.
Training Outcome:
If you show the right commitment, skills and academic ability, you could become a Commissioned Officer. Members of the British Army are promoted on merit. Work hard and you can rise through the ranks.
Employer Description:
Protecting the nation and its dependent territories will always be the British Army's first role. Highly trained soldiers are ready to deploy anywhere at any time to meet a variety of challenges, ranging from support to the Police following a terrorist attack, to specialist capabilities such as bomb disposal and intelligence experts, 24 hours a day 365 days a year, we are always ready to serve. You belong here.
Working Hours :
Total hours per week: 40 Shift and working patterns may vary (TBC). Working locations will vary nationally depending on the apprenticeship and working requirements.
Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative