Cleared IT Systems Engineer | Hybrid, Equity & Flexible Hours

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd; Town of Cambridge; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Equity

Learning budget

Flexible hours

Job summary

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd in Cambridge is seeking a Cleared IT Systems Engineer to build, configure and maintain secure IT systems for Defence & Government programs. You will work across classified and unclassified networks, ensuring uptime and compliance in a high-stakes environment.

You’ll troubleshoot under time pressure, apply JSP 440 or Cyber Essentials Plus standards, and collaborate with programme leads to translate requirements into working systems.

Qualifications

• Active SC clearance or eligibility with willingness to undergo vetting.
• Hands-on experience with Windows Server, networking, and systems administration.
• Working knowledge of Defence & Government security frameworks (JSP 440 or Cyber Essentials Plus).
• Comfort operating independently once brief is clear; self-motivated and proactive.
• Clear communication with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.
• Methodical approach to documentation and change control.

Responsibilities

• Build, configure and maintain secure IT systems across classified and unclassified networks.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure issues under time pressure with minimal retry opportunities.
• Apply accreditation and compliance standards for Defence & Government contracts.
• Support hardware and software deployments across on-site and hybrid Cambridge environments.
• Work with programme leads to translate security requirements into working systems.
• Document configurations and changes to audit-ready standards.

Skills

Active SC clearance

Windows Server

Networking

Security frameworks

Independent work

Clear communication

Documentation & change control

Job description

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd in Cambridge is seeking a Cleared IT Systems Engineer to build, configure and maintain secure IT systems for Defence & Government programs. You will work across classified and unclassified networks, ensuring uptime and compliance in a high-stakes environment.

You’ll troubleshoot under time pressure, apply JSP 440 or Cyber Essentials Plus standards, and collaborate with programme leads to translate requirements into working systems.