We are highly skilled, dynamic and effective Logistic Information Service Specialists, who operate across Defence to deliver support, including: troubleshooting wide area networks, conducting server installations and upgrading software and hardware.
We are primarily based in Bicester, Oxfordshire but we also deploy worldwide for short periods.
Skills of a Systems Analyst include:
- Networking
- Systems administration
- Stakeholder management
- Hardware maintenance
- IT incident management
We recruit from within the RLC and implement our own recruitment criteria. In order to apply, a soldier must be an RLC substantive Sergeant or higher rank and a minimum return service of eight years is expected.
Application Process:
- Applicant visits Logistics Information Troop 233 Squadron, 13 Signal Regiment in Bicester.
- Formal application completed to transfer to Systems Analyst.
- Applicant conducts technical aptitude assessment day in Bicester.
- Applicant attends formal interview.
- Applicant starts six-month probation period.
After completing aptitude tests and passing the interview stage, the Systems Analyst probation period begins. During this, you will be taught a number of in-house training objectives. Towards the end of the probationary period, you will be given an area of study to research within a project sphere, with the work culminating in a presentation.
There are several qualifications that you can gain as a Systems Analyst, including:
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate
- Linux (Redhat)
- Virtualisation
- Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) V4 Foundation
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Fundamentals and Routing and Switching
- CompTIA A+ N+ S+
- Management of Risk (MoR)
- AGILE
- SCRUM
- AZURE Foundation
- Project Management (Prince 2)
- Oracle Database Administrator
Joining the Systems Analyst trade delivered the challenge I was looking for.
I enjoy working in a professional team supporting exercises and operations worldwide.
I have 100% job satisfaction in what I do and transferring was the best career choice I have made.