IT Support Engineer

6 month Fixed Term contract - Full-time, 37.5 hours a week

Faslane, Helensburgh

Due to the nature of this role, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance at SC level.

Help get better trained personnel to the front line faster

Project Selborne is a Transformational Training programme with a strategic goal of modernising Royal Navy training to deliver "better trained sailors to the front line faster".

You will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and supporting IT systems, resolving technical issues, supporting users, and ensuring the infrastructure remains secure and compliant with industry standards.

• Implement and maintain IT infrastructure in line with company standards
• Install, configure, and support hardware, software, servers, and network systems
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise
• Manage backups, disaster recovery processes, and system documentation
• Work with other IT teams to deliver system improvements and upgrades
• Provide technical support to users and support technology/vendor decisions

• Proven experience in IT infrastructure engineering
• Excellent knowledge of PC repair, installation/replacement of network hardware and software
• Knowledge of networking principles and protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPNs

• Experience with Windows Server operating systems and virtualisation technologies such as VMware and Hyper‑V

Selborne is a bold, £1 billion, 12-year transformation of Royal Navy training, led by Capita and a powerhouse consortium known as Team Fisher – including Raytheon UK, Fujitsu, and the University of Lincoln. Together, we’re modernising military education with cutting‑edge tech like simulators and data analytics, all under a collaborative "one team" approach with the Royal Navy. It’s a shared mission to deliver smarter, more effective training for sailors and marines across the naval enterprise.

To learn more please visit:
Royal Navy education & training Selborne | Careers at Capita

• A salary of up to £37,500 depending on experience
• Enjoy flexible benefits including extra leave purchase, paid volunteering days, enhanced family leave, lifestyle discounts, and access to inclusive employee networks - all designed to support your wellbeing and personal growth.
• Catering facilities, Gym and shops onsite
• Access to childcare facilities
• Onsite, secure parking

At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You’ll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We’re committed to your growth – offering exciting opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career.
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