Applications Engineer

Babcock International; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Babcock International seeks an Applications Engineer to support the Skyview Virtual Environment and Network Management System for satellite communications. The role involves system administration, technical support, and the implementation of new capabilities. Candidates should have experience in Network Management technologies and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP and health consultations

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

10-days special paid leave for reservists

Holiday Trading benefit

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Network Management technologies.
• Proficient in Linux and Microsoft Windows Server.
• Ability to configure IBM Tivoli suite modules.

Responsibilities

• Day to day administration of the Skyview Virtual Hosting platform.
• Provide 3rd/4th line technical support.
• Be part of an on-call rota for fault diagnosis.

Skills

Network Management technologies

Linux

Microsoft Windows Server

IBM Tivoli suite

Active Directory

VMWARE ESX

Education

Degree in relevant Engineering Discipline

Cisco Professional (CCNP) certification

Job description

Job Title: Applications Engineer
Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF62861

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an Applications Engineer at our Corsham, Wiltshire site.

The Role
As an Applications Engineer, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You'll be key in supporting the Skyview Virtual Environment and the existing Network Management System supporting the development of satellite communications services to the UK MOD.

In this position, you will be experienced in Virtual Hosting system design, support and implementation. This will include support of the current system, its extension to new services and network elements, and the implementation of new capability.

Responsibilities as Applications Engineer will include:

• Day to day administration of the extant Skyview Virtual Hosting platform and support to the system in the resolution of faults and performance issues.
• Provide 3rd/4th line technical support to the customer, 3rd parties and wider Skynet teams.
• Be part of an on-call rota to support fault diagnosis and rectification out of normal working hours.
• Working within a team for the specification, development, and implementation of a new Hosting Platform, including an NMS to support new service solutions.
• Implementation of firmware and software patches on the network elements in accordance with the Patch Management Policy.
• Evaluation, specification, and implementation of new network management capability on the system.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a targeted medical questionnaire and/or medical examination as a condition of employment for this role.

This role is full time, 37 hours per week provides flexible hybrid working arrangements with 2 days onsite and 3 days working from home. You may be required to travel to other sites nationally and internationally.

Essential Experience of the Applications Engineer

• Demonstrable experience in Network Management technologies.
• Proficient in the use of Linux and use of Microsoft Windows Server and Workstation.
• Ability to configure IBM Tivoli suite modules. (Netcool Omnibus, Netcool Omnibus Probes, Tivoli Integrated Portal, Tivoli Network Manager).
• Ability to design and build new hardware and software systems.
• Knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Linux/UNIX, VMWARE ESX, VCenter, SAN Technologies.

Qualifications for the Applications Engineer

• Degree or a qualification with equivalent demonstratable experience in a relevant Engineering Discipline.
• A valid Cisco Professional (CCNP) certification is preferred, demonstration of working at this level is also acceptable.

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 30/05/2025

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