Secure Communications Systems Engineer for ISR & Cloud

SNC Mission Systems UK, LTD.

Devon and Torbay

On-site

GBP 48,000 - 70,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

SNC Mission Systems UK, LTD. in Plymouth is seeking a Communication Systems Engineer to design, implement and maintain secure comms systems. You will collaborate with software, hardware and network teams to deliver high‑impact, integrated solutions that meet operational requirements.

The role emphasizes configuring networks, security, Linux CLI usage, VM and hypervisor management, and cloud tech for production environments.

Qualifications

Experience in designing and maintaining secure comms systems.
Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams on complex deployments.
Strong documentation of technical designs and tests.

Responsibilities

Assist in development and optimisation of communication system architectures to meet project and customer requirements.
Collaborate with software, hardware, and network teams to integrate communication systems into broader solutions.
Diagnose and resolve issues related to communication system performance and compatibility.
Prepare and maintain detailed technical documentation, including specifications, design documents, and test plans.
We are looking for someone who is experienced in configuring, operating, and securing networks.
Knowledge of troubleshooting tools, methods and processes.
Proven experience supporting production environments.
Ability to configure custom GPOs and firewalls to enhance security.
Experience with the configuration of hypervisors and deployment of virtual machines.
Experience in the use of Linux command line interface.
Familiarity with message formats (desirably tactical data links).
Experience in the configuration and maintenance of cloud technologies.