Network Engineer Apprenticeship

Summary

We are looking for an exceptional Network Engineering Level 4 Apprentice to help us make a difference to our planet. The Apprenticeship can offer you the support, training, and industry recognised qualifications to get you on the path to a career in the Digital profession.

Wage

£22,911 a year

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As our Network Engineer Level 4 Apprentice, your starting salary will be £22,911 and you will have the opportunity to progress to £24,259.00 over time.

Training course

Network engineer (level 4)

Hours

The job may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in the office and part of the week from home. All details will be confirmed upon interview.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 2 September

Duration

1 year 7 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

You will have the opportunity to work with the Network Services team who provide data and voice communication services to the Met Office. The team is responsible for a range of services including LAN, WAN, private circuits, Internet, and voice services. In addition, the team provides a range of other services such as load balancing, security, and web filtering.

As our Network Engineer Level 4 Apprenticeship, the key duties are:

Install, document, maintain and troubleshoot networking equipment
Assist in the supervision of network engineering works at Exeter HQ and remotely
Responding to and resolving incidents, investigating, and diagnosing network problems and working with users, other technical staff, and suppliers as appropriate
Implement changes as required by the business to meet the demands of systems delivery, including switch, load balancer and firewall configuration
The maintenance of local and wide area networks for the delivery of weather data and enterprise communications
Work closely with the lead network specialists and other IT experts within the Met Office

We operate an on-call roster in Technology to provide 24/7/365 support to respond to operational service requirements. This post may be part of an on-call roster and the postholder would be required to participate in an on-call roster where in operation.

Where you’ll work

Fitzroy Road
Exeter
Devon
UK
EX1 3PB

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

QA LIMITED

Your training course

Network engineer (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents

apply the appropriate tools and techniques when securely operating and testing networks
install and configure the elements required to maintain and manage a secure network
implement techniques to monitor and record systems performance in line with defined specifications
maintain security and performance of the system against known and standard threats
apply the appropriate tools and techniques to identify systems performance issues
apply the appropriate tools and techniques to gather information to troubleshoot issues and isolate, repair or escalate faults
communicate outcomes of tasks and record in line with organisational procedures and SLAs including adherence to customer service standards
upgrade, apply and test components to systems configurations ensuring that the system meets the organisation’s requirements and minimises downtime. This should include backup processes
record task details whether face-to-face, remote or in writing in line with ogranisational requirements
interpret information received from a manager, customer or technical specialist and accurately implement the defined requirements
monitor, identify and implement required maintenance procedures
implement techniques to optimise systems performance in line with defined specifications
organise and prioritise clients or stakeholders’ requests in line with SLAs and organization processes
explain their job role within the business context to stakeholders to enable a clear understanding on both sides of what their remit is and convey technical constraints in appropriate language considering accessibility and diversity implications
operate securely and apply the appropriate process, policies and legislation within their business responsibilities
communicate with a range of stakeholders taking into consideration the organisations cultural awareness and technical ability
apply the appropriate level of responsibility when planning and prioritising work tasks
apply the relevant numerical skills (Binary, dotted decimal notation) required to meet the defined specifications
ensure compliance of network engineering outputs with change management processes
select the appropriate tools and comply with organisation policies and processes when upgrading systems
apply the appropriate tools and techniques when securely operating and testing networks
install and configure the elements required to maintain and manage a secure network
implement techniques to monitor and record systems performance in line with defined specifications
maintain security and performance of the system against known and standard threats
apply the appropriate tools and techniques to identify systems performance issues
apply the appropriate tools and techniques to gather information to troubleshoot issues and isolate, repair or escalate faults
communicate outcomes of tasks and record in line with organisational procedures and SLAs including adherence to customer service standards
upgrade, apply and test components to systems configurations ensuring that the system meets the organisation’s requirements and minimises downtime. This should include backup processes
record task details whether face-to-face, remote or in writing in line with ogranisational requirements
interpret information received from a manager, customer or technical specialist and accurately implement the defined requirements
monitor, identify and implement required maintenance procedures
implement techniques to optimise systems performance in line with defined specifications
organise and prioritise clients or stakeholders’ requests in line with SLAs and organization processes
explain their job role within the business context to stakeholders to enable a clear understanding on both sides of what their remit is and convey technical constraints in appropriate language considering accessibility and diversity implications
operate securely and apply the appropriate process, policies and legislation within their business responsibilities
communicate with a range of stakeholders taking into consideration the organisations cultural awareness and technical ability
apply the appropriate level of responsibility when planning and prioritising work tasks
apply the relevant numerical skills (Binary, dotted decimal notation) required to meet the defined specifications
ensure compliance of network engineering outputs with change management processes
select the appropriate tools and comply with organisation policies and processes when upgrading systems

Your training plan

This apprenticeship can offer you the support, training and industry recognised qualifications to get you on the path to a career in Network Engineering
Working towards the level 4 Network Engineer Apprenticeship Standard, the training will be delivered as effectively as possible for your learning style possibly including online as well as self-study, so candidates need to have a passion for their own development as well as be committed to the training and opportunities available
Before applying, we recommend you consider if the delivery method suits your learner needs along with whether you feel you are committed to your own development and training as this element forms a significant aspect of a modern apprenticeship
You will be managed by a line manager and have a mentor to offer further support. In addition to the formal training with a registered training provider, you will also have in house and on the job training
All details will be confirmed upon interview

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level in:

any related subject (grade Level 3)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Non judgemental
Passion for Network and IT

Other requirements

If you are considering applying and need support to do so, please contact us via careers@metoffice.gov.uk . You can request adjustments either within your application or by contacting us. We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the UK - please refer to GOV.UK for information.

About this company

From science to technology, from meteorology to management, and from planning to communication, our expertise helps us stand out as the authority on weather accuracy and climate prediction. We help individuals, industries and government to make better decisions to stay safe and thrive. This is the Met Office. This is who we are. • We’re a force for good - focusing on our environmental and social impact • We’re experts by nature - always learning and developing to do things better • We live and breathe it - putting our purpose at the heart of decision-making • We’re better together - understanding partnerships and inclusivity make us greater • We keep evolving - pushing boundaries to make tomorrow better for our customers

https://careers.metoffice.gov.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Your total reward package is potentially worth up to £32,339.00 annually, which includes basic salary, potential corporate bonus and employer pension contributions.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

There is potential for it to develop into a permanent position on successful completion of your apprenticeship

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