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BAE Systems

Infrastructure Engineer

Location:  Manchester, United Kingdom
Location flexibility:  1 office day / week, 2 office days / week, 3 office days / week – Hybrid options are dependant on role and can range from fully remote to on-site full time, 4 office days / week
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Job Description

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

Job Title: Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Manchester, this position will be based wholly on-site, due to the secure nature of the role we are unable to offer hybrid working

What you’ll be doing

  • Developing, deploying and supporting infrastructure services across secure environments.
  • Supporting the operation, maintenance and optimisation of multi-vendor infrastructure platforms.
  • Creating scripts and automation solutions to improve deployment and operational efficiency.
  • Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues to maintain service availability and performance.
  • Supporting engineering project delivery and platform improvement initiatives.
  • Contributing to the implementation of security controls and governance processes.
  • Producing and maintaining technical documentation and operational procedures.
  • Collaborating with internal teams, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver secure and reliable services.

Your skills and experiences

  • Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems.
  • Knowledge of VMware virtualisation technologies.
  • Understanding of networking technologies, including Cisco and Aruba platforms.
  • Experience with VDI, storage and backup technologies.
  • Scripting and automation experience.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Understanding of cyber security principles and secure system operations.
  • Knowledge of ITIL and Agile methodologies.

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

The IT Engineering team delivers and supports secure, mission-critical infrastructure services that underpin key National Security and Government programmes. Working across a range of technologies and environments, the team combines technical excellence, innovation and collaboration to deliver secure and resilient solutions that support critical customer outcomes.

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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

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Working at BAE Systems

Hybrid - Hybrid options are dependant on role and can range from fully remote to on-site full time

A little flex time – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements depending on the role you apply for – explore your options with our recruiter during the application process.

Company benefits

Adoption leave
Annual bonus
Buy or sell annual leave
Collaboration spaces
Cycle to work scheme
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Employee discounts
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks paid, up to 52 weeks total, with the option of returning to work on reduced hours for the first 13 weeks
Enhanced paternity leave – 4 weeks for eligible employees
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Family health insurance
Fertility treatment leave
Gym membership – Discounts available
Health insurance
In house training
Learning license
Lunch and learns
Mental health support
Mental health first aiders
Mental health platform access
Modern office
Neonatal leave
Open to compressed hours
Open to job sharing
Open to part time work for some roles
Open to part-time employees
Pregnancy loss leave
Private booths
Referral bonus
Relocation packages
Reservist leave – 15 days
Salary sacrifice
Secure on-site parking
Share options
Shared parental leave
Mentoring

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