Senior IT Support Engineer

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Keep vital systems up and running for Counter Terrorism Policing

Behind the scenes. Working 24/7. Keeping the UK safe. Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) plays a crucial role in national security - and so could you. As a Senior IT Support Engineer, you'll use your expertise to keep crucial systems running so our team can perform at their best. If you want to learn new IT skills, build a career and do your bit for the country, join us at the Met.

Joining the London unit of the National Counter Terrorism ICT Support team, you'll support systems associated with the National Digital Exploitation Service. It involves managing existing infrastructure based around Windows Servers and virtualisation, Cisco networks and Dell storage. Day to day, you'll make sure the estate is operational and working at its best by performing backups, applying patches and installing upgrades.

To look after a full stack estate of hardware, network, storage and applications you'll need a rounded IT skillset. We're looking for Microsoft Servers, virtualisation and Cisco device configuration in particular. You'll have honed this expertise in an enterprise IT support capacity, within an ITIL service environment. Now, you're a confident, proactive IT professional who knows when to patch systems. You'll also be flexible enough to deal with critical issues outside working hours and drive to other London sites if necessary. A clean UK driving licence is therefore essential.   

Discover a fascinating role that's key to the success of Counter Terrorism Policing. As part of our team, you can expect a range of benefits plus the chance to develop.

This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Developed Vetting (DV) level before taking up the post.

Additionally, this material is of particular sensitivity to the UK and its distribution must be restricted to UK nationals. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be granted access. However, in the event that potential conflicts of interest cannot be managed the post holder will not be able to see the intelligence material and will not be able to perform their duties. For the purpose of safeguarding national security and in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), applicants who do not hold or acquire Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) OR Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post.

Please click on 'apply now' to apply and view an online candidate information pack that will you give you an insight into the Met, the competency framework we use which shapes our daily work behaviours, the application process and a host of other information, that will help inform and support your application.

Applications will be via a detailed CV and online application form.

Completed applications must be submitted by 11/02/2022.

 We view diversity as fundamental to our success. To tackle today's complex policing challenges, we need a workforce made up from all of London's communities. Applications from across the community are therefore essential.

 As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, the Met have committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.