Communication Systems Engineer (Mid Level)

Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK Ltd; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks an experienced Communications Systems Engineer to join their expanding Engineering Team. The role involves developing and supporting secure technical solutions primarily at their Colchester base, with some travel to customer sites. Candidates should have at least three years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. The position offers personal and professional development opportunities, along with competitive benefits including a pension and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in a Communications Engineering Role.
• Experience developing secure technical solutions.
• Knowledge of Firewalls, Cross Domain solutions, SQL Administration, Agile working.

Responsibilities

• Identify, configure and support network equipment.
• Configure and maintain Windows Servers.
• Support deployed personnel with technical advice.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated

Excellent organisational skills

Proficient in MS Office

Ability to handle confidential information

Proactive approach

Education

CCNA or CompTIA N+ or equivalent knowledge

Virtualisation using VMWare

Experience using Linux & Windows Server 2019

Tools

VMWare ESXI

Microsoft Office Suite

One Drive

MS Teams

Job description

SNC MS UK are looking for a Communications Systems Engineer.

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is a trusted leader in solving the world’s toughest challenges through advanced engineering technologies in Space Systems, Commercial Solutions, and National Security and Defence. With applications including navigation and guidance, communication and surveillance systems, electronic warfare, aircraft systems and telemedicine.

SNC Mission Systems UK is an established mission partner and “go to” company in the UK for Tactical and Operational Communication Information Systems and service integration. Driven to continuously improve services at pace for customers through research and development whilst also leveraging the wider SNC Corporation to deliver the best of breed capabilities and solutions to Defence and other areas of the UK Government.

Communications Systems Engineer

We’re seeking an experienced Communications Systems Engineer to join our fast-expanding Engineering Team.

Reporting to their Team Leader, the successful candidate will work in our engineering teams to develop, build, and support secure technical solutions for our customers. They will possess at least three years’ experience working in a Communications Engineering Role working with Radios, Networks, Virtual Machines, Windows and Linux Environments and Technical Documentation. They will be able to communicate with colleagues, customers and the leadership team and understand technical documentation to deliver the correct solutions. They will display the ability to problem solve in a deployed environment and to present ideas and solutions.

A strong team player with an eye for detail who continues to expand their knowledge will enable the successful candidate to progress within the organisation as we continue to grow in size.

Predominantly work will be conducted at our Colchester base or at our customer sites however hybrid working is available on occasions.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Identifying, Configuring and Supporting Network equipment.
• Virtualisation using VMWare ESXI or similar.
• Configuration and maintenance of Windows Servers (AD, DNS, DHCP, Mail, CA etc).
• Configuration and maintenance of Software applications.
• Use and integration of Radio Systems and Digital Data Links.
• Support deployed personnel, at reach or in person, with technical advice.
• Support SNC capability development activity by keeping abreast of modern technology and understanding where it can fit in to projects and programs.
• Support meetings and exercises with technical advice and guidance.
• Conduct training activities in support of projects and wider employee development and conduct routine administration activity to support the tasks above.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

• CCNA, CompTIA N+ or equivalent knowledge
• Virtualisation using VMWare
• Experience using Linux & Windows Server 2019
• Experience developing Secure, Technical Solutions
• Knowledge of Firewalls, Cross Domain Solutions, SQL Administration and Agile working would be advantageous

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of staff and external suppliers.
• Self-motivated; able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organisational skills and production of highly accurate configuration documentation.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information.
• Proficient in the use of all MS Office applications, with a particular competence in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Visio.
• Experience in using One Drive and MS Teams.
• Proactive approach with the ability to prioritise own workload.
• The ability to achieve Security clearances are essential.

This CSE role offers a great opportunity for personal and professional development. It is a chance to be part of a dynamic team that works alongside exciting future projects.

• The post is in Colchester with some travel to customer sites throughout the UK.
• The post is full time.

Job Type : Full-time

SNC MS UK are Armed Forces Covenant members. The company strongly endorses our Armed Forces, and offers 15 days paid leave for reservists and 5 days a year paid leave for Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers.

Benefits :

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Application question(s) :

• Are you eligible to obtain the required security clearance for this role, or do you currently hold an active security clearance?

Licence / Certification :

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location : In person