Classified Infrastructure Engineer

BAE; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an IT Infrastructure Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining and managing secure IT infrastructure. This position offers the opportunity to work on both classified and non-classified systems, ensuring high performance and availability. You will collaborate with a diverse team, utilizing your expertise in Linux, Windows, and VMware to support users and enhance IT solutions. With a strong focus on problem-solving and technical input for infrastructure changes, this role promises a dynamic work environment that values flexibility and work-life balance, making it an exciting opportunity for growth and contribution.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Green car scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in infrastructure support with expertise in Linux and Windows.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Candidates must hold UKSC and be eligible for DV clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage classified and non-classified infrastructure.
• Support users, resolve incidents, and manage hardware/software.
• Provide technical input for infrastructure changes.

Skills

Linux

Windows Server

Active Directory

Exchange

SQL Server

VMware

Networking

Problem-solving

Education

RHCSA / RHCE

MCSA / MCSE

CCNA / CCDA

VCP

Tools

VMware

Linux

Windows

Networking Tools

Job description

Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Guildford

Job Title: IT Infrastructure Engineer (Classified)

Fixed Term Contract Jan 2025 – Dec 2027 - Based on-site at Guildford

Location: Due to the secure network required, this role will be based on-site at our 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 the following (or equivalent):

• RHCSA / RHCE (preferred)
• MCSA / MCSE (preferred)
• CCNA / CCDA
• VCP
• 3-5 years’ experience working in a busy IT Department or 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 fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented sections of the community, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to ensure our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect your performance in certain assessments, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth may restrict your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, which typically involves 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency depending on the vetting level, to allow for security checks.