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Lead Technical Architect - AI/ML Operations
About the role We're looking for an exceptional Lead Technical Architect - AI Operations to help us make a difference to our planet. From edge computing to supercomputing , at the Met Office, we use a diverse set of cutting-edge technologies to drive our innovative projects. Our tech stack includes Python and JavaScript for a wide range of applications, from scientific computing to web development. Our cloud infrastructure spans AWS and Azure , where we embrace containerization using Docker and serverless architectures to ensure scalability and efficiency. Additionally, we are making ever greater use of machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies to enhance our weather and climate predictions. Join us to work with these exciting technologies and more, as we push the boundaries of weather and climate science. To find out more about Technology at the Met Office, please take a look online on our website. About the Met Office From science to technology, from meteorology to management and from planning to communication, our expertise helps us to 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. To find out more about the Met Office, please visit our website. Your world of expertise We are looking for an exceptional Lead Technical Architect to help us make a difference to our planet. AI Operations provides Met Office scientists and operational meteorologists the platform, tools, and expert guidance needed to do foundational AI research, develop valuable datasets, and then rapidly pull-through to operations data-driven weather and climate services. You will lead the technical design and implementation of this platform. Your key duties Lead the technical and architectural design decisions for the AI Operations platform, to meet the requirements of Met Office research, development and operational AI workloads. Provide leadership and influence within the Met Office community of technical architects to ensure that designed solutions integrate with existing operational systems and have a clear path to customer adoption. Establish governance structures that assure the platform meets stakeholder, regulatory, security and financial requirements. Evaluate vendors and partners to identify the most effective route to delivery. Manage a team of DevOps engineers and key vendors/partner relationships to implement agreed solutions. Why join us Our work is life-changing, often lifesaving and always life-enhancing. The Met Office is accredited as a 'Great Place to Work UK 2023' and in addition has achieved a place on both the UK's 'Best Workplaces in Tech' and Best Workplaces for Women' lists. As our Lead Technical Architect your total reward package will be up to £79,530 annually, which includes: £52,799 base pay An outstanding Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.95% Recruitment Retention Allowance (RRA) you will be paid £7,000 per annum as a market supplement to reflect the demand for your skills. Whilst in post, you will be paid this market driven allowance from April 2024 until September 2025 in your monthly pay Annual Leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 years and option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year of annual leave We offer a range of other great and useful financial and non-financial benefits. For more information about what we can offer you, please look on our website. What you'll bring to the role We're looking for someone who meets the following Essential Criteria for this role; Demonstrated experience designing and implementing well-architected cloud-based solutions that meet customer needs. (We're experts by nature) Knowledge of how to run and manage a service to meet stakeholder, regulatory, security and financial requirements. (We live and breathe it) An effective communicator with the ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely to various audiences, including senior management, and to communicate with and influence others to deliver positive outcomes. (We're better together) Knowledge of MLOps and emerging best practice to developing ML/AI services at pace, with confidence. (We keep evolving) A track record of embedding a culture of continuous improvement into team working. (We keep evolving) Our Working Arrangements As our Lead Technical Architect , 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. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and the location advertised will be your contractual place of work. Our opportunity is full time, 37 hours per week. Our people are at the heart of what we do and we'll do our best to agree a working pattern that works for everyone. How to apply If you share our values, we'd love to hear from you! Click apply to begin your application. Please complete your career history and provide evidence against each of the essential criteria mentioned in the 'What You'll bring to the Role' section in the supporting statement questionnaire. We recommend candidates use the CARL (Context, Action, Result and Learning) method the help best demonstrate your experience and skills. When providing examples, you should include the context of the example, The action you took, what the result was and any learning you took from this example. As leaders in embracing AI technology in many areas of our business, we encourage the use of AI technology to enhance your application. However, all information provided must be honest, accurate, and a true reflection of your skills and experience. We suggest 300 to 500 words per answer to keep your response focused and impactful. Closing date 23/02/25 at 23:59 with first stage interviews commencing from 03/03/25 . You will hear from us once the closing date has passed. How we can help If you would like to better understand the organisation, the role or have any questions please contact us at . If you're considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch. You can request adjustments either within your application or by contacting us. Should you be offered an interview, please be aware there may be a selection exercise which could include a presentation, written test or a scenario-based activity. You can select in your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme. To be invited to interview/assessment under this scheme, your application must meet the essential criteria for the role. We understand that great minds don't always think alike and as an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from those with all protected characteristics. We recruit on merit, fairness, and open competition in line with the Civil Service Code. We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the UK - please refer to GOV.UK for information. We require Security clearance, for which you need to have resided in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years to be eligible. You will need to achieve full security clearance within your first 6 months with us

Job Vacancy
Windows Infrastructure Engineer
We're looking for an exceptional Windows Infrastructure Engineer to help us make a difference to our planet. As our Windows Infrastructure Engineer, 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. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and the location advertised will be your contractual place of work. Our opportunity is full time, 37 hours per week. Our people are at the heart of what we do and we'll do our best to agree a working pattern that works for everyone. World changing work 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 Your world of expertise As an Infrastructure Server Engineer within the Digital Workplace team, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the secure delivery of our Windows-based IT systems and services. You will provide user support, implement changes, and resolve technical issues to maintain smooth operations. Our Technology team operates an on-call roster to provide 24/7/365 support for operational service requirements. This role may require participation in the on-call roster to address any urgent issues that arise. Your key duties : Within the Digital Workplace Technical Delivery team, your key areas of work are. Working with Technical staff to deliver IT infrastructure solutions that involve integrating multiple components, considering security, network, and operational considerations. Administering the operational aspects of Windows server infrastructure, including creating comprehensive documentation for all aspects of the supported service delivery. Collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure that services are delivered within agreed-upon service levels. Leveraging knowledge of all IT infrastructure areas to identify and pursue opportunities for improving services and business processes. Taking ownership of technical issues and seeing them through to a satisfactory resolution. Why join us Our work is life-changing, often life-saving and always life-enhancing. The Met Office is Great Place to Work UK certified. We are also featured on their 'Best Workplaces in Tech' 2023 and 2024 lists, as well as their '54 Best Workplaces for Women' 2023 list. As our Windows Infrastructure Engineer , your total reward package will be up to £49,606 annually, which includes: £33,794 base pay An outstanding Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.97% Recruitment Retention Allowance (RRA) you will be paid £2,200 per annum as a market supplement to reflect the demand for your skills. Whilst in post, you will be paid this market driven allowance from April 2024 until September 2025 in your monthly pay Allowances Relocation: Relocation Assistance may be available Annual Leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 years and option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year of annual leave Essential Criteria, skills and experience: (We keep evolving) Enthusiasm and experience of pushing the boundaries of computing and a positive attitude to making a difference. (Experts by nature) Working knowledge of IT infrastructure technologies, ideally some of the following: Microsoft Windows Server/Client operating systems Active Directory Domain Services Group Policy Management DNS Citrix (Experts by nature) Working knowledge of the benefits of: Endpoint management solutions to deploy Applications and Patches Microsoft Exchange Microsoft365 Cloud Services PowerShell Scripting (Force for Good) A genuine interest and drive in solving complex technical problems, often within the constraints of an operational environment. Desirable Criteria: (We live and breath it) Current qualifications or the willingness to learn and follow the Microsoft Certified pathway, with support and training opportunities. How to apply If you share our values, we'd love to hear from you! Click apply to begin your application. Please complete your career history and provide evidence against each of the essential criteria in the supporting statement questionnaire. We recommend candidates use the CARL method (Context, Action, Result and Learning) for presenting evidence of experience and skills. Closing date 16/02/2025 at 23:59 with first stage interviews commencing from 24/02/2025. You will hear from us once the closing date has passed. As part of our commitment to redeploying staff, certain candidates will be given priority status in the application process How we can help If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact us at . If you're considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch. You can request adjustments either within your application or by contacting us. Should you be offered an interview, please be aware there may be a selection exercise which could include a presentation, written test or a scenario-based activity. You can select in your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme. To be invited to interview/assessment under this scheme, your application must meet the essential criteria for the role. We understand that great minds don't always think alike and as an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from those with all protected characteristics. We recruit on merit, fairness, and open competition in line with the Civil Service Code. We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the UK - please refer to GOV.UK for information. We require Security clearance, for which you need to have resided in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years to be eligible. You will need to achieve full security clearance within your first 6 months with us.

Job Vacancy
Head of Application Products
We're looking for a Head of Application Products to help us make a difference to our planet. As our Head of Application Products, the job may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in the office (up to 60%) and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and the location advertised will be your contractual place of work. Our opportunity is full time, 37 hours per week, but we would also consider applicants wishing to work a minimum of 30 hours per week. Our people are at the heart of what we do and we'll do our best to agree a working pattern that works for everyone. World changing work 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 Your world of expertise We are seeking an experienced and dynamic digital product management expert to join us as the Head of Application Products. You will be responsible for developing digital products and propositions, in order to transform the way our customers interact with us. This role will focus on exploring new opportunities, defining product and capability roadmaps, and influencing strategy. You will lead the way in driving the development of digital products that meet customer outcomes and our end-user needs in our Defence, Civil Aviation and Transport product portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a strong product management background, a deep understanding of digital experiences and a passion for effective delivery. Working as part of the Services Extended Leadership Team, you will report to the Associate Director of Product Delivery. Your key duties: * Take the lead in shaping, driving, and implementing digital development, delivery, and execution that transforms the customer and user experience. * Lead and manage the Defence, Civil Aviation & Transport Product Team, offering strategic leadership and direction to enable the delivery teams to meet their objectives. Manage demand planning, forecasting, budgeting, supply planning, and prioritisation of activities within the team. * Define, lead, and continually monitor all product activity delivered by the team, ensuring adherence to an appropriate and effective delivery methodology, quality standards, and architectural principles, as well as the delivery of business goals. * Foster a culture of continuous improvement in delivery approach, technology choices, and execution. Champion and embed Agile delivery methodology, UCD, Service design, Lean, and other key drivers of Digital culture. * Utilise cutting-edge technology solutions, proactively improving the Met Office's delivery tools and processes, by challenging, innovating, and evolving the status quo. * Liaise effectively and manage one-to-one relationships as required with the Management Team, Product Owners, and stakeholders. Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency and support across stakeholders. Why join us Our work is life-changing, often life-saving and always life-enhancing. The Met Office is Great Place to Work UK certified. We are also featured on their 'Best Workplaces in Tech' 2023 and 2024 lists, as well as their '54 Best Workplaces for Women' 2023 list. As our Head of Application Products, your total reward package will be up to £89,943 annually, which includes: * £64,846 base pay * An outstanding Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.97% * Annual Leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 years and option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year of annual leave Essential Criteria, skills and experience: Expert by nature - Experience of product management at an expert level, alongside agile working, user-centric development, with demonstrable ability to navigate this landscape to get product development commissioned and delivered Live and breathe it - Evidence of the ability to manage senior stakeholders internally and externally to ensure good outcomes for both the customer and the business. We're better together - Ability to manage external suppliers, holding them to account for delivery, as well as fostering good working relationships and environments. Force for good - Evidence of delivering significant business cases and procurement activities, including successful onboarding of external suppliers to minimise disruption to services. We keep evolving - Demonstrable experience of your understanding of markets and customers, keeping abreast of the digital economy and advances in technology and changing customer/user demands, and use this to develop coherent and actionable product plans and strategy. How to apply If you share our values, we'd love to hear from you! Click apply to begin your application. Please complete your career history and provide evidence against each of the essential criteria in the supporting statement questionnaire. We recommend candidates use the CARL method (Context, Action, Result and Learning) for presenting evidence of experience and skills. Closing date 17/02/2025 at 23:59 with first stage interviews commencing from 03/03/2025. You will hear from us once the closing date has passed. How we can help If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact us at . If you're considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch. You can request adjustments either within your application or by contacting us. Should you be offered an interview, please be aware there may be a selection exercise which could include a presentation, written test or a scenario-based activity. You can select in your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme. To be invited to interview/assessment under this scheme, your application must meet the essential criteria for the role. We understand that great minds don't always think alike and as an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from those with all protected characteristics. We recruit on merit, fairness, and open competition in line with the Civil Service Code. We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the UK - please refer to GOV.UK for information. We require Security clearance, for which you need to have resided in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years to be eligible. You will need to achieve full security clearance within your first 6 months with us.

Job Vacancy
Lead Developer - Management
We are looking for an exceptional Lead Developer - Manager . The role is within our Operational Technology Directorate within the Defence Tribe who work towards providing defence partners across the globe with a range of data, products and services, making use of the Met Office's world leading science and technology capability. This role will sit within the Senior Leadership Team for the Defence Tribe and will be representing the Met Office in the Defence Sector. Please note this role does require a certain amount of international travel mainly across Europe and North America and dependent on our commitment to sustainability and achieving carbon neutrality. This includes travel to critical events and meetings across the globe. As Lead Developer for the Defence Tribe, you will have oversight of all the development activities across the Tribe. You will be expected to engage and help those Development Teams deliver to the Defence Programme, including mentoring, troubleshooting and supporting the work they do. From edge computing to supercomputing , at the Met Office, we use a diverse set of cutting-edge technologies to drive our innovative projects. Our tech stack includes Python and JavaScript for a wide range of applications, from scientific computing to web development. Our cloud infrastructure spans AWS and Azure , where we embrace containerization using Docker and serverless architectures to ensure scalability and efficiency. Additionally, we are making ever greater use of machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies to enhance our weather and climate predictions. Join us to work with these exciting technologies and more, as we push the boundaries of weather and climate science. To find out more about Technology at the Met Office, please take a look here. Why work for the Met Office As our Lead Developer, your total reward package will be up to £77,318 annually which includes; £52,799 base pay An outstanding Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.97%. Recruitment Retention allowance (RRA). You will be paid £3,800 per annum as a market supplement to reflect the demand for your skills. Whilst in post, you will be paid this market driven allowance from April 2024 to September 2025 in your monthly pay. Annual leave starting at 27.5 days (plus bank holidays) rising to 32.5 days (plus bank holidays) after 5 years and the option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year of annual leave. What You'll Bring to the Role We're looking for someone who meets the following Essential Criteria for this role: Availability and Capacity Management. You will ensure the implementation of availability and capacity management standards and procedures. Development process optimisation. You can analyse current processes and identity opportunities and implement optimisation of services. Modern Development Standards. You can identify and apply modern development standards to support complex projects, and you can lead others in applying these standards. Programming and build. You can collaborate with others when necessary to review specifications. You can use the agreed specifications to design, code, test and document programs or scripts of medium-to-high complexity, using the right standards and tools. Systems Design, Integration and Service Support: You can design and review cost efficient systems using design standards, methods tools, and ensure they are applied effectively. you can identify risk, impact. You can apply efficient use of resources and integration of multiple systems and technology. You can define the integration build; co-ordinate build activities across systems to undertake and support integration testing activities. You can identify, locate and fix faults. User focus. You can collaborate with user researchers and can represent users internally. Explain the difference between user needs and the desires of the user. Champion user research to focus on all users. Prioritise and define approaches to understand the user story, guiding others in doing so. Offer recommendations on the best tools and methods to use. Information Security: You can understand information security, design solutions and services with security controls embedded, specifically engineered with mitigation of security threats as a core feature. Our Working Arrangements As our Lead Developer, 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. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and the location advertised will be your contractual place of work. How to apply If you share our values, we'd love to hear from you! Click apply to begin your application. Please complete your career history and provide evidence against each of the essential criteria mentioned in the 'What You'll bring to the Role' section in the supporting statement questionnaire. We recommend candidates use the CARL (Context, Action, Result and Learning) method the help best demonstrate your experience and skills. When providing examples, you should include the context of the example, The action you took, what the result was and any learning you took from this example. As leaders in embracing AI technology in many areas of our business, we encourage the use of AI technology to enhance your application. However, all information provided must be honest, accurate, and a true reflection of your skills and experience. We suggest 300 to 500 words per answer to keep your response focused and impactful. Closing date 28/02/25 at 23:59 with first stage interviews commencing from 17/03/25. You will hear from us once the closing date has passed. How we can help If you would like to better understand the organisation, the role or have any questions please contact us at . If you're considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch. You can request adjustments either within your application or by contacting us. Should you be offered an interview, please be aware there may be a selection exercise which could include a presentation, written test or a scenario-based activity. You can select in your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme. To be invited to interview/assessment under this scheme, your application must meet the essential criteria for the role. We understand that great minds don't always think alike and as an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from those with all protected characteristics. We recruit on merit, fairness, and open competition in line with the Civil Service Code. We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the UK - please refer to GOV.UK for information. We require Security clearance, for which you need to have resided in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years to be eligible. You will need to achieve full security clearance within your first 6 months with us

Job Vacancy
Delivery Manager
We're looking for an exceptional Delivery Manager to help us make a difference to our planet. As our Delivery Manager, 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. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and the location advertised will be your contractual place of work. Our opportunity is full time, 37 hours per week, but we would also consider applicants wishing to work a minimum of 25 hours per week and we will also try our best to consider those intending to work a job share. Our people are at the heart of what we do and we'll do our best to agree a working pattern that works for everyone. World changing work 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 Your world of expertise Do you crave a dynamic role where you can champion innovation and ensure the smooth delivery of the design of the weather services of the Met Office? Are you a project or delivery manager with a knack for building strong relationships and an interest in designing the enterprise? If so, then the Delivery Manager position within the Enterprise Design (ED) team is calling your name! Your key duties: With an initial focus on the Enterprise Architecture team (eventually the role will support the wider Enterprise Design teams), you'll be responsible for: * Facilitating Design Excellence: You'll oversee the design life cycle, ensuring project and change initiatives adhere to the design assurance processes and proactively identify and resolve issues and blockers. * Building Strong Governance: Upholding rigorous standards and procedures, you'll be the champion of effective governance within the ED team and ensure changes with our tools and data are managed. * Maintaining Momentum: You'll facilitate the delivery flow of the teams, managing the demand for resource. * Managing Risk: You'll actively address identified risks, issues and dependencies including where ownership exists outside the team * Mastering Stakeholder Management: From architects to executives, you'll bridge communication gaps and cultivate strong relationships across the organisation. * Driving Performance: Developing KPIs and insightful reports, you'll ensure that the processes and teams are providing the right information to our stakeholders Why join us Our work is life-changing, often life-saving and always life-enhancing. The Met Office is Great Place to Work UK certified. We are also featured on their 'Best Workplaces in Tech' 2023 and 2024 lists, as well as their '54 Best Workplaces for Women' 2023 list. As our Delivery Manager, your total reward package will be up to £63,719 annually, which includes: * £41,725 base pay * An outstanding Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.97% * Recruitment Retention Allowance (RRA) you will be paid £5,300 per annum as a market supplement to reflect the demand for your skills. Whilst in post, you will be paid this market driven allowance from April 2024 until September 2025 in your monthly pay * Annual Leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 years and option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year of annual leave Essential Criteria, skills and experience: 1. Proven Project/Delivery Management Experience: Describe specific instances where you successfully managed projects or deliveries, outlining your role, the project's scope, key deliverables, timelines, and budget. Quantify your achievements whenever possible. Highlight experience within large organisations, emphasising your ability to navigate complex organisational structures and processes. Mention any relevant methodologies used (e.g., Agile, Waterfall). 2. Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Provide examples of situations where you had to analyse complex information, identify root causes of problems, and develop effective solutions. Explain your analytical process, the tools, or techniques you used, and the positive outcomes you achieved. 3. Excellent Stakeholder Management and Collaboration Skills: Share examples of how you have effectively managed relationships with diverse stakeholders, including technical teams, business users, and senior management. Describe how you built rapport, communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, and influence others to achieve common goals. 4. Understanding of Governance and Process Management: Demonstrate your understanding of the importance of clear governance frameworks and process management. Describe instances where you implemented or adhered to governance procedures, ensured compliance with standards, or improved existing processes. Explain your understanding of change management principles and how you ensured smooth transitions during organisational changes. 5. Experience in Demand Management and Resource Allocation: Provide examples of how you have managed resource demand within projects or teams. Describe your experience in forecasting resource needs, prioritising requests, allocating resources effectively, and managing resource conflicts. Explain how you balanced competing demands and ensured efficient resource utilisation to meet project objectives How to apply If you share our values, we'd love to hear from you! Click apply to begin your application. Please complete your career history and provide evidence against each of the essential criteria in the supporting statement questionnaire. We recommend candidates use the CARL method (Context, Action, Result and Learning) for presenting evidence of experience and skills. Closing date 09/02/2025 at 23:59 with first stage interviews commencing from 17/02/2025. You will hear from us once the closing date has passed. As part of our commitment to redeploying staff, certain candidates will be given priority status in the application process How we can help If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact us at . If you're considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch. You can request adjustments either within your application or by contacting us. Should you be offered an interview, please be aware there may be a selection exercise which could include a presentation, written test or a scenario-based activity. You can select in your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme. To be invited to interview/assessment under this scheme, your application must meet the essential criteria for the role. We understand that great minds don't always think alike and as an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from those with all protected characteristics. We recruit on merit, fairness, and open competition in line with the Civil Service Code. We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the UK - please refer to GOV.UK for information. We require Security clearance, for which you need to have resided in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years to be eligible. You will need to achieve full security clearance within your first 6 months with us.

Job Vacancy
Network Infrastructure Engineer
We're looking for two exceptional Networks Infrastructure Engineers to help us make a difference to our planet. As our Networks Infrastructure Engineer, 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. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and the location advertised will be your contractual place of work. Our opportunity is full time, 37 hours per week. Our people are at the heart of what we do and we'll do our best to agree a working pattern that works for everyone. World changing work 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 Your world of expertise Best-in-class technology expertise: As a Networks Infrastructure Engineer, you will work with cutting edge technology, helping to keep Met Office employees and contractors connected both internally and to the outside world and supporting our world-leading scientific capabilities. High calibre teamwork: As a key member of a vibrant team of circa 20 high skilled Network engineers, you will foster knowledge share, collaboration and continuous improvement. Exciting projects: You will get involved with a mix of complex, technical issues, and large-scale life cycle projects. There are opportunities for experiences in data centre networking, next generation firewalls, cloud-based security solutions and SD-WAN. Key Responsibilities: Implement network designs and changes as required by the organisation to meet the demands of systems delivery. The maintenance of the Met Office network, this includes administering and installing devices from industry leaders such as Cisco and Fortinet, DNS, and load balancing for Met Office services and products. Respond to and take ownership of challenging problems. Investigating and diagnosing complex technical issues, working with colleagues, users, and suppliers as appropriate. Assist in the supervision of network engineering works at Exeter HQ and remote sites. Maintaining technical documentation and mentoring team members on technical issues. Monitoring network performance, security, and integrity. Work closely with technology experts and direct network specialists within the Met Office to deliver and improve services. Coach and mentor more junior colleagues. Why join us: Our work is life-changing, often life-saving and always life-enhancing. The Met Office is Great Place to Work UK certified. We are also featured on their 'Best Workplaces in Tech' 2023 and 2024 lists, as well as their '54 Best Workplaces for Women' 2023 list. As our Networks Infrastructure Engineer, your total reward package will be up to £49,806 annually, which includes: £33,794 base pay An outstanding Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.97% Recruitment Retention Allowance (RRA) you will be paid £2,200 per annum as a market supplement to reflect the demand for your skills. Whilst in post, you will be paid this market driven allowance from April 2024 until September 2025 in your monthly pay Relocation: Relocation Assistance may be available Annual Leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 years and option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year of annual leave Essential Criteria, skills and experience: Current formal qualifications in networking (e.g., CCNA, CCNP) or equivalent knowledge and experience. (Keep evolving) Proven enterprise networking technical ability. (Expert by nature) An understanding of network security best practices and technologies with a demonstrable knowledge of firewalls, secure access, and secure configuration. (Better together) Proven analytical ability and problem-solving skills. Experience of working in an ITIL-based (or similar) support environment. Effective mentoring, planning, and experience communicating technical concepts, problems and solutions to colleagues and customer stakeholders. (Better Together) How to apply: If you share our values, we'd love to hear from you! Click apply to begin your application. Please complete your career history and provide evidence against each of the essential criteria in the supporting statement questionnaire. We recommend candidates use the CARL method (Context, Action, Result and Learning) for presenting evidence of experience and skills. Closing date Friday 02/02/2025 at 23:59 with first stage interviews commencing from 17/02/2025. You will hear from us once the closing date has passed. As part of our commitment to redeploying staff, certain candidates will be given priority status in the application process. How we can help: If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact us at . If you're considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch. You can request adjustments either within your application or by contacting us. Should you be offered an interview, please be aware there may be a selection exercise which could include a presentation, written test or a scenario-based activity. You can select in your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme. To be invited to interview/assessment under this scheme, your application must meet the essential criteria for the role. We understand that great minds don't always think alike and as an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from those with all protected characteristics. We recruit on merit, fairness, and open competition in line with the Civil Service Code. We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the UK - please refer to GOV.UK for information. We require Security clearance, for which you need to have resided in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years to be eligible. You will need to achieve full security clearance within your first 6 months with us.
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