Classified Infrastructure Engineer

BAE Systems (New); Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an IT Infrastructure Engineer, where you will manage and maintain secure networks and systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies like Linux, VMware, and Windows, ensuring high performance and availability. You will be part of a collaborative team that values diversity and promotes a healthy work-life balance. With a strong focus on security and inclusion, this position is perfect for those looking to make a real difference in the IT landscape. If you have a passion for technology and a commitment to excellence, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Proven experience in infrastructure support with expertise in various platforms.
• Candidates must hold UKSC and be UK nationals eligible for DV clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage classified and non-classified infrastructure.
• Support users, resolve incidents, and manage hardware and software.

Skills

Linux

Windows Server

Active Directory

Exchange

SQL Server

VMware

Networking

Problem-solving

Education

RHCSA/RHCE

MCSA/MCSE

CCNA/CCDA

VCP

Tools

VMware

Citrix

Job description

Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Guildford || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Gloucester || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Leeds || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : London

Job Title: IT Infrastructure Engineer (Classified)

Fixed Term Contract: Jan 2025 – Dec 2027

Location: Due to the secure network required, this role will be based on-site at either our Yeovil, London, Gloucester, Leeds, or Guildford sites. Travel to other locations will also be required when necessary.

What you’ll be doing:

You will maintain and manage classified and non-classified infrastructure, ensuring high performance and availability of networks and systems. Responsibilities include supporting users, resolving incidents, managing hardware and software, and providing technical input for infrastructure changes. You'll work with platforms such as Linux, Windows, VMware, and Citrix.

Your skills and experiences:

Proven experience in infrastructure support, with expertise in Linux, Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange, SQL Server, VMware, and networking. RHCSA/RHCE, MCSA/MCSE, or CCNA preferred. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Candidates must already hold UKSC to be considered for the role and be a UK national eligible to obtain DV clearance.

Education / Experience: At least two of (or equivalent):

• RHCSA / RHCE (preferred)
• MCSA / MCSE (preferred)
• CCNA / CCDA
• VCP
• 3-5 years’ experience of working in a busy IT Department, or other relevant work experience.

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

You will join the IT function, delivering a diverse range of secure IT solutions. We are a flexible, collaborative team that values a supportive work environment and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example, dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.