Job Title: Network and Systems Administrator
Location: Kinloss, Forres
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF63673
At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Network and Systems Administrator at our Kinloss, Forres site.
The Role
As a Network and Systems Administrator, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. To support us delivering the next generation of Beyond Line-of-Sight Radio Frequency Communications solutions for a variety of national and international customers.
Day-to-day, you’ll manage the secure Local Area Network/Wide Area Network and Business Software systems. Including planning, developing, installing, configuring, and maintaining all network hardware, software, and communication links.
The management, maintenance, upgrade, and fault finding on essential Operational IT systems, Local Area Network/Wide Area Networks and peripheral equipment including software and security. Any patching of hardware/software including anti-virus and software updates and installation and troubleshooting of multiple Windows platforms. Owning and taking responsibility for new and existing projects to form part of the Configuration Control Board to manage the installation of new hardware and software to the network. Managing and maintaining all system build documentation and other technical records, whilst ensuring safe working practices are applied in accordance with Babcock Safety instructions. Carrying out operational and maintenance work on transmitters, receivers and associated control equipment as part of the engineering team and supporting the engineering team in all operational and technical matters. Carrying out lone working duties at appropriate sites, in accordance with Babcock Health and Safety instructions. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a targeted medical questionnaire and/or medical examination as a condition of employment for this role.
This role is full time, 37 hours per week and is based on site at Kinloss, Forres. You will be required to travel infrequently to other sites as and when required. There is also approximately 10 weeks per year on call.
Essential Experience of the Network and Systems Administrator
Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems and Cisco Switches and Routers. Basic workshop skills including hand and power tools. Comprehensive knowledge of current safe working practices and safety procedures.
Qualifications for the Network and Systems Administrator
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance for this role. However, the successful candidate will be eligible to start on Security Clearance (SC) security check but will need to apply for Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance on the first day
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
What We Offer
Generous holiday allowance Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+ Employee share scheme Employee shopping savings portal Payment of Professional Fees Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.
We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
Closing Date: 24/04/2025
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