2nd Line Engineer

Leidos; Brampton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days annual leave

Flexible benefits

Flexi-Time

Job summary

Leidos UK is seeking a 2nd Line Engineer to provide fault rectification, incident support and CSI across critical IT systems. You will perform reactive and proactive maintenance, complex troubleshooting, and ensure SLA/KPI adherence in a high-availability environment.

Key capabilities include Windows Server 2008–2022, VMware/Hyper-V, SCCM/SCOM, PowerShell, Active Directory and 2FA, with strong communication and documentation skills. UK work location: Huntingdon, with DV clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• Must-have skills in fault rectification and incident resolution.
• Experience with Windows Server environments and virtualization.
• Proficient in SCCM/SCOM, PowerShell and ITIL-based processes.
• Strong communication and technical documentation abilities.
• DV Developed Vetting clearance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• SD+ ticket resolutions and incident management.
• Perform maintenance and periodic maintenance tasks.
• Patch systems using WSUS and SCCM across domains.
• Document configuration changes and record work in SD+.
• Assist in infrastructure deployments and project work.
• Collaborate with resolver groups and vendors for root cause analysis.

Skills

Servers

Storage

Printers & Plotters

Virtualization

Windows Server

Linux

Networking TCP/IP

Microsoft stack

Scripting

ITIL

2FA knowledge

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

DV clearance

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

SCCM

SCOM

SharePoint

MS SQL

PowerShell

AD/GPO

SAN storage

WSUS

Job description

Description

2nd Line Engineer

Location: Huntingdon UK

Clearance: High DV Developed Vetting

UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL

2nd Line engineers provide a crucial Role in Core services, conducting Fault rectification of incidents and supporting Problem management, Continual Service Improvement (CSI), and Change Request (CR) work on operational essential IT Systems.

Leidos 2nd line engineers conduct reactive and proactive maintenance on all systems that Leidos manage. These systems are highly utilised with a large number of active users, operating at varying security levels. 2nd line engineers are responsible for conducting advanced Troubleshooting, developing technical solutions to technical problems to complex issues. Liaising with customers to ensure all issue are dealt within SLA and KPI set down by the customer.

Provide Second line technical support:

• Have excellent knowledge and experience of UAD, Servers, Storage, Printer, Plotters and peripherals deployment, configuration and management in a secure environment.
• Have excellent knowledge of Virtualized Environments such as VMware and Hyper-V, with knowledge of VMware horizon being an advantage;
• Have excellent knowledge of Windows Server Environments, from Server 2008 – 2022, including OS build Windows 10 & 11, AD, DNS, DHCP and GPO from design to implementation and support;
• Have strong Linus system administration skills (Ubuntu / CentOS);
• Have good general knowledge of TCP/IP and networking technologies including load balancing and firewalls;
• Have good general knowledge of Microsoft stack technologies such as SharePoint, Skype for Business / Teams, MS SQL, MS System Centre, Office365, SCCM & SCOM, Power BI, MS Exchange & CLI tooling such as PowerShell;
• Have good general knowledge of SAN storage technologies;
• Have knowledge of 2 Factor-Authentication Technologies;
• Have some knowledge/ experience with scripting;
• Have excellent analysis and problem-solving skills, taking ownership of complex incidents ensuring these are resolved to the satisfaction of the customer;
• Possess excellent communication skills;
• Have experience of producing and updating technical documentation to a high standard;
• Have knowledge of SD+ ticketing system;
• Have ITIL3 or ITIL 4 at the Foundation level or above.

Key Duties

SD+ Ticket resolutions

Utilising technical expertise to ensure Incidents are dealt with in a timely manner IAW with KPI/SLA.

Maintenance

Responsible for completing the and recording Periodic maintenance of the system Utilising Periodic Preventative Maintenance (PPM).

Patching

Utilising WSUS and SCCM to Patch all Domains that Leidos are responsible for. Patching consists of Microsoft and security updates to respond to vulnerabilities.

Documentation

Maintain and create documentation of system configuration changes. As well as accurately recording work in SD+.

Resource Movement

Assist in the configuration, installation, and deployment of infrastructure components, including virtual machines and UAD’s.

Participation in Projects-

Engage in infrastructure-related projects, CR’s contributing to implementation build, testing phases.

Problem Resolution-

Work with other resolver groups, original manufacturers, Users and suppliers to perform root cause analysis, providing technical solutions to complex problems.

Key Competencies

Communications

Verbal, written including technical documentation.

Collaboration

Working with other SME, Users, Resolver groups to ensure efficiency.

Adaptability and flexibility

Able to change focus under changing situations.

Technical expertise

Ability to troubleshoot and fault rectification variety of issues.

Attention to detail

Including written and work carried out.

Customer service

excellence.

Teamwork

Build effective internal and external relationships.

What we do for you:

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)

Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

Flexi-TIme

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.

Collaboration:

Having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People:

Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

Pay Range:

£36,900.00-£46,100.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.