3Rd Line Core Engineer (DV Cleared)

Sanderson Government & Defence; Basingstoke and Deane; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading secure IT provider is looking for a motivated 3rd Line Core Engineer to join their Basingstoke team. In this role, you will perform daily infrastructure checks, manage incidents, and support a high-profile user community. Candidates interested in developing their 3rd line skills will benefit from structured training and opportunities for progression from Grade 11 to Grade 12. The position requires DV clearance, and offers a salary of £40,000-£45,000 plus a 10% DV allowance, along with generous benefits.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus public holidays

Double-matching pension contributions up to 10%

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefits including increased holiday

Qualifications

• Motivated and ambitious with a strong interest in 3rd line engineering.
• DV clearance essential, full sponsorship available for candidates.
• Willingness to learn and undergo structured training.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily infrastructure checks and incident management.
• Support high-profile user community with regular interactions.
• Work with ITSM tools to manage the incident lifecycle.
• Contribute to operational readiness reviews and service support.
• Support project activities including hardware builds.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Incident management

SQL

Event management tools

Tools

SolarWinds

SCOM

MECM/SCCM

vCentre

Trelix (McAfee)

Job description

Overview:

A leading secure IT provider is seeking a motivated and ambitious 3rd Line Core Engineer (Grade 11) to join a highly secure Basingstoke-based environment. This role is an excellent entry point into 3rd line engineering, offering hands‑on training, clear progression, and exposure to a wide range of core infrastructure technologies. You'll work within a skilled team while gaining strong operational experience and developing your technical capability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily infrastructure checks, incident management, triage, and escalation
• Support a high‑profile user community with regular customer and stakeholder interaction
• Work with ITSM tools to manage the full incident life cycle
• Contribute to operational readiness reviews and service release support
• Support project activity including hardware builds and configuration
• Carry out hands‑on Windows Server and Active Directory tasks
• Utilise event management and monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, SCOM, MECM/SCCM, Active Directory, SQL, vCentre, and Trelix (McAfee)
• Receive structured training across monitoring platforms and tooling environments

Environment & Clearance:

This position sits within one of the UK's most secure operational environments. DV clearance is essential. Full sponsorship is available for candidates not currently holding DV clearance; however, employment can only begin once clearance has been fully approved.

• Fully on‑site initially
• No phones or corporate laptops permitted on the secure floor

Progression & Development:

• Ideal for candidates early in their 3rd line journey
• Strong cross‑training with Grade 11 and Grade 12 engineers
• Clear progression path from Grade 11 to Grade 12
• Supportive team culture with structured development
• Once established, working pattern becomes split: ~50% at the secure site and ~50% at the standard Basingstoke office

Benefits Package:

• Salary £40k‑£45k + 10% DV allowance
• One‑stage, in‑person interview (technical + competency)
• 26 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Double‑matching pension contributions up to 10%
• Life assurance
• Companywide incentive plans
• Flexible benefits ("Your Choices") including increased holiday, dental, travel, and critical illness cover
• Employee discount schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme & Virtual GP

If you're looking to accelerate your 3rd line career in a secure, well‑supported environment with outstanding progression opportunities, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your latest CV to be considered.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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