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Job Specification
Operational Information Management
Navy Command Operational Information Management (OPIM) is to be provided as a specialist technical support service. This service is to ensure that the necessary data required to operate Navy Front Line Command (FLC), ships, submarines and front-line units is available to all Users.
Outputs
Development and delivery of deployed SharePoint services and the improvement of processes to support on-going Data Migration initiatives.
Provide Information Management support for transition (both ways) between fixed and afloat IM domains, including Team site builds for all current and future systems.
Modification of the Defence File Plan (DFP) to improve Information Management within all Navy FLC environments. Support ND IM policy and projects regarding standard operating procedures (SOPs), ways of working, processes, and best practice.
Support and provide continuous deployed SME IM input into BRd7747 (Maritime Operational Information Handbook) to ensure ongoing relevance and compliance.
Provide support to interoperability Information management and sharing between legacy, current and future capabilities. Work with LC2, OpNET L3/4 teams and other legacy systems to ensure interoperability solutions have IM support and can be implemented across Navy FLC interests.
Develop and administer the Navy FLC OpNET HUB, create and collapse site collections as required for operations: Single Service Site collection site administrators on the OpNET Hub, provision of new Front Line Command sites for L2/L1 areas, create limited areas and managed access control, provide support to L2/L1 for SharePoint fault resolution, site closure when FLC/unit site no longer required.
Tasking
Build Navy FLC team sites in both the maritime environment and the MMPC to comply with MOD policy, existing SOPs, and maritime site standards.
Troubleshoot IM/IX infrastructure
Provide SharePoint IX support for the afloat IM lifecycle
Act as a focal point for IM and SharePoint related issues for the afloat domain (Remedy process).
Support the migration process for platforms moving between fixed and afloat domain in accordance with the migration strategy.
Remove data from decommissioning vessels and archive to NHB
Maintain an awareness of current CIS technology to develop and advise on new ways of working iaw MOD Information Management Policy.
Maintain OPIM Instructions and SOPs for all business processes with Lessons Identified (LIs).
Support Navy Command with trials, testing and development for ND IS/IM related projects.
Provide IM SME input and feedback on direction to NETOPS DIR
Test content of revised Book of Reference BRd7747 before reissue.
Attend monthly interop working groups.
Respond to Remedy tickets and investigate IM interop issues.
Test changes to software/system versions for impact on IM interop.
Provision of new FLC sites for L2/L1 areas (Hub).
Create limited areas and manged access control (Hub).
Provide support to L2/L1 for SharePoint fault resolution (Hub).
Site closure when FLC site no longer required (Hub).
Person Specification
To be considered for this role you will have the following:
Essential
- Ability to travel and work onboard surface and sub-surface vessels
- Ability to travel for projects as and when required (occasionally includes foreign travel)
- Knowledge of JSP440/441
- Working knowledge of SharePoint
- Knowledge and experience with information management
- MOD security clearance or be willing to undergo Security Clearance to DV level
Desirable Skills
- Some knowledge of industry standards - BRd7747
- Involvement in an iHub
- Communications information systems (Royal Navy)
- Providing support with SharePoint
- Background knowledge of either naval or maritime would be advantageous
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to follow the laid-down process
- Computer literate and good knowledge of Microsoft applications.
Role specifics
- Start date - ASAP
- End date - 31st December 2026
- Rate - dependent on experience and interview
- Working hours - 8am - 4pm
- Base Location - MCSU, Portsmouth (mostly remote)
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