3rd Line Infrastructure Engineer

Safran; Burnley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in high-technology seeks a 3rd Line Infrastructure Engineer to support and develop IS systems in a fulfilling environment. The role offers a diverse range of responsibilities including cybersecurity and project management, while promoting a collaborative and inclusive culture. Safran Nacelles is committed to professional development and offers competitive benefits, making it an excellent opportunity to advance your career in a multinational team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexi-time scheme

33 days annual leave

10% employer pension contribution

Non-contributory private medical insurance

Support for continuous professional development

Hybrid working option

Wellbeing support through employee assistance program

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of hands-on core infrastructure experience.
• Experience in implementation, maintenance, and support of IS systems.
• Previous leadership and customer relationship management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support IS systems and ensure security against threats.
• Deliver key IS projects within timelines using standard delivery methods.
• Conduct proactive maintenance across all relevant systems.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Networking

Active Directory

Windows Server

Backup

Linux

Education

CCNA Certification

Microsoft Certification

AWS Cloud Operations Certification

Job description

Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Nacelles designs, integrates and provides support and after-sales service for aircraft nacelles. The company is a global leader in the market for commercial aircraft with more than 100 seats, business aircraft and regional aircraft. At the cutting edge of technology, Safran Nacelles offers nacelles that are ever more integrated with the engine, aerodynamic, lightweight with advanced acoustic treatments in order to contribute to the reduction of CO2 and noise emissions from aircraft.

Reference
2025-158364

Position description
Domain

Performance and Support
Job field / Job profile

IT - Operating system / telecom network expert
Job title

3rd Line Infrastructure Engineer
Employment type

Permanent
Professional category

Technician
Part time / Full time

Full-time
Job description

About Safran Nacelles Ltd
Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long range commercial aircraft. Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services. We were voted the 28rd best worldwide employer in 2022 by Forbes. Our site in Burnley provides employment to almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private sector employer in Burnley.

Our Four People Fundamentals underpin life at Safran, and our culture is built on the following principles;

• Promoting diversity and inclusion
• Developing skills and building opportunities
• Creating a trustworthy work place
• Promoting collaboration and mutual support

Why not visit our website for more information on careers at Safran
Careers At a glance | Safran (safran-group.com)

What will I be doing?
This role will work closely with our counterparts and leadership at Safran group as well as our preferred MSPs to deliver key IS projects and ongoing proximity support for our Industrial and IS Infrastructure.

We require a highly motivated third line engineer, who can work with multinational teams and local customers to ensure business continuity and digital innovation while maintaining the highest security standards.

- Support the group's current and future IS systems and their development.

- Support the Safran Group and Safran Nacelles IS strategy and Roadmaps

- Deliver a secure environment at all times. Ensure any Cybersecurity threats are dealt with and resolved promptly.

- Deliver IS projects and achieve key objectives to agreed timelines using stand project delivery methods.

- Support the company's development and implementation of Manufacturing 4.0

- Support the company's development and implementation of innovation and digitalisation across various functions

- Document existing infrastructures both Industrial and Information systems.

- Conduct proactive and regular maintenance across all relevant systems.

- Proximity support for including but not limited to Switch/Server/Systems racking and component upgrades.

- Timely resolution of industrial and infrastructure tickets logged by customers

- Adherence to all regulatory practices such as asset management and security practices.

- Keep up with technological advances including current supplier systems/services and evaluate potentially beneficial options as required.

- Review and develop working practices, procedures and training documentation.

- Build customer relationships and ensure the business and production are supported.

- Where required lead the team, lead projects and work with senior leaders in the business to ensure the right support level is delivered.
But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

Exceptional Company Benefits
• Competitive salary
• 37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm finish on Friday
• Flexi-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month
• 33 days annual leave [inclusive of bank holidays]
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days of annual leave
• 10% employer pension contribution
• 5% employee contribution with the option to increase this voluntarily through tax efficient salary exchange
• 4 x life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
• Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan
• Group income protection scheme paying 50% of your salary in the event that you are too ill to work
• Support for your continuous professional development and career development
• Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• Excellent on-site catering facilities offering subsidised hot and cold breakfast and lunch
• Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the Company
• Corporate membership at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa to use the fitness suite, classes, pool and sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member
• Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme offering mental health support through a confidential 24/7 helpline, access to remote GP appointments, medical second opinions and physiotherapy
• Cycles to work scheme
• Discounts on your high street purchases through our benefits platform
Candidate skills & requirements

Benefits (Continued)
• Long Service awards providing you with a monetary award and additional annual leave
• Relaxed dress code on Fridays
• Support for flexible working
• Safran referral scheme - refer someone for a job and you may qualify for a £1,000 reward
• Hybrid working option
• Electric car charging points on site
• Enter a draw to win a Burnley Football Club hospitality match day experience
• Line manager leadership conference every 6 months
• Fully funded quarterly site team-building events

What do you need from me?
- Potential candidates should have at least 5 years of hands-on core infrastructure experience, with both implementation, maintenance and support skills for a broad range of IS systems included but not limited to Networking, Cybersecurity, Active Directory, Windows Server, Storage, Backup and Linux.

- CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Administrator)

- AWS Cloud Operations certified (Preferable not essential)

- Microsoft Certified

- The candidate will be required to undertake leadership and technical duties so experience of previous leadership roles and customer relationship management would be advantageous.

What's my next step?
Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of
our recruitment team will give you a call

Diversity & Inclusion
We want Safran Nacelles to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves
and know they can reach their full potential.

We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues
through a number of staff networks.

We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Nacelles an inclusive place to work.
Position location
Job location

Europe, UK, England, North West
City (-ies)

Burnley