Platform Engineer

BAE; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence seeks a Platform Engineer to build and maintain software solutions for defence sector clients. This hybrid role involves working with Azure and Terraform, offering opportunities for professional development in a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Strong cloud experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Proficiency in Terraform for Infrastructure as Code.
• Knowledge of deploying infrastructure as code and managing Terraform state files.

Responsibilities

• Build, deploy, and maintain environments, tooling, and pipelines for software development.
• Support deployment of software solutions for high-profile clients.

Skills

Cloud experience with Microsoft Azure

Terraform for Infrastructure as Code

Linux and Windows operating systems

Azure security features

Networking and infrastructure management tools

Understanding of Azure Landing Zone architecture

Job description

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BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber, and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect, and understand complex data, enabling governments, armed forces, and commercial businesses to unlock digital advantages in demanding environments.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Platform Engineer, you will build, deploy, and maintain environments, tooling, and pipelines to support the development and deployment of software solutions for high-profile clients within the defence sector. This role is hybrid, requiring some travel to customer sites (approximately once per month), especially during launches and deployments.

What We Are Looking For

• Strong cloud experience with Microsoft Azure, including networking and infrastructure management tools
• Experience with Azure security features and implementations
• Proficiency in Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Experience working with Linux and Windows operating systems
• Knowledge of deploying infrastructure as code and managing remote Terraform state files
• Understanding of Azure Landing Zone architecture, networking, and security, plus experience with NiFi

Security Clearance

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Due to the nature of our work, successful candidates will need to obtain SC clearance prior to starting. More information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/security-vetting-and-clearance

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place to make a real difference. We value diversity, integrity, and merit, and empower employees to reach their potential. We are committed to an inclusive culture and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have a disability or health condition affecting assessment performance, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Many roles are subject to security and export restrictions based on nationality, place of birth, and residency. Applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher security vetting, including 5-10 years of UK residency for vetting purposes.

We support hybrid working, allowing flexibility to work from home, offices, or client sites, often at different times of the day. This approach fosters collaboration and work-life balance.

Diversity and inclusion are core to our success. We celebrate varied perspectives, skills, and backgrounds, fostering a culture of excellence and individual growth.