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Putting your skills to use

Using your diverse range of skills as an IT Technician you will:

• Maintain vital facilities including RF screened rooms and server rooms including IT architecture, infrastructure and networks
• Manage and take responsibility for vital engineering equipment and inventory management
• Order stock and equipment for engineering teams
• Support and maintain Windows and Linux IT infrastructure
• Work with diverse teams to deploy and maintain IT and networking infrastructure
• Troubleshoot IT issues to keep engineering teams running smoothly

Want to build an IT career that makes a difference?

With your interest and talent for IT, you will become the go to person keeping one of our engineering teams running smoothly.

You will provide wide ranging administrative IT support for Windows or Linux machines from installing updates, configuring software and managing equipment records, to setting up and cabling networks, server maintenance and troubleshooting technical issues with hardware and software. You will work closely with other teams to ensure seamless operation of operational systems and equipment.

There are many areas that we cover, for example, you could be trialling test equipment, following or creating test specifications, or deploying vital IT infrastructure.

We are committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and advance their careers. As an IT Technician, you will have the opportunity to progress into other IT roles such as Software Infrastructure Engineer, Network Architect and Development Operations (DevOps) Engineer. We offer ongoing support, training and development opportunities to help you progress your career.

At HMGCC, you’ll enjoy varied and rewarding work in a supportive and encouraging environment. Whether you are at the beginning of your career, returning to work or looking for a new challenge, as an IT Technician you’ll have the potential to begin a career solving unique difficult problems in support of the national security mission.

More About You

You will already have experience in:

• Setting up and configuring IT equipment, including desktops, laptops and mobile devices
• Basic knowledge of Windows or Linux operating systems
• Basic troubledshooting skills for technical issues with hardware and software

To strengthen your application, it would be beneficial if you have one or more of the following (but these are not essential):

• Knowledge of networking and security concepts, such as TCP/IP, DNS and DHCP
• Understanding of networking elements, such as the role of switches and firewalls
• Experience of virtualization technologies such as VMware and Hyper-V
• Knowledge of Linux operating systems
• An understanding of basic software concepts and cloud technologies

Your Personal Skills

You will be the type of person who:

• Enjoys being productive and can prioritise tasks to meet deadlines
• Wants to be the ‘go to’ person when a team member needs help
• Enjoys problem solving and coming up with creative long-term solutions
• Enjoys being part of a team, from offering to take on the routine tasks, as well as effectively managing additional projects
• Enjoys learning and can adapt to change with the support of your team and management.

What we Offer

• Now that we’ve explained a bit about what you will we be doing, here’s what we can offer you
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years’ service.
• 8 Bank Holiday days off in addition to your annual leave.
• 2 ½ additional days leave (set dates through the year).
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu. Your salary is for your contracted hours. If you work more, we believe you should be rewarded for that.
• Training. Lots and lots of training. This can be anything from a ½ day internal course to a distant learning degree. If it’s relevant to your career, we will aim to support you.
• Pension. Our Pension scheme is Alpha. It’s competitive.
• Sports & Social Society. Whether its classic cars or baking, golf or crafting, we have a society for you.
• On site nursery (subject to availability).
• 3 days paid leave a year to support a registered charity of your choice.
• Free parking
• Free onsite gym, open 24 hours a day
• Relocation Package*
• Affinity Groups – whether you are disabled, LGBTQ and/or from an Ethnic Minority. We provide an inclusive environment and support for everyone.

About HMGCC

We are HMGCC, the engineering specialists at the heart of the UK’s national security.

We work with the National Security Community, UK Government, academia, private sector partners and international allies to bring engineering ingenuity to the national security mission, creating tools and technologies that drive us ahead and help to protect the nation.

We invest in our people, not only with training but also support throughout your career with us; to allow you to reach your full potential at work, as well as enjoy the work/life balance many aspire to.

To find out more about us and if we’re right for you, please visit our website.

Equal Opportunities

Inclusion & Diversity really matters to us. It's not just about numbers or visible differences.

HMGCC are committed to providing equal opportunities and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities or who are neurodiverse.

We’re not looking for any one type of person. We’re looking for talent from all different backgrounds to join our organisation, where we genuinely respect and value each other's differences, as well as our similarities. It makes us even better at what we do.

HMGCC is proud to hold the status of Disability Confident Employer. In line with this, we offer the Disability Confident - Offer of Interview. To find out more and how you can apply under this scheme, please see the inclusion and diversity information on our web site.

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