Classified Infrastructure Engineer

Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Guildford || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Gloucester || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Leeds || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : London

Job Title: IT Infrastructure Engineer (Classified) Fixed Term Contract Jan 2025 – Dec 2027

Location: Due to the secure network required, this role will be based on-site at either our Yeovil, London, Gloucester, Leeds, or Guildford sites. Travel to other locations will also be required when necessary.

What you’ll be doing

You will maintain and manage classified and non-classified infrastructure, ensuring high performance and availability of networks and systems. Responsibilities include:

1. Supporting users
2. Resolving incidents
3. Managing hardware and software
4. Providing technical input for infrastructure changes

You'll work with platforms such as Linux, Windows, VMware, and Citrix.

Your skills and experiences

Proven experience in infrastructure support, with expertise in:

• Linux
• Windows Server
• Active Directory
• Exchange
• SQL Server
• VMware
• Networking

RHCSA/RHCE, MCSA/MCSE, or CCNA preferred. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential. Candidates must already hold UKSC to be considered for the role and be a UK national eligible to obtain DV clearance.

Education / Experience

At least two of (or equivalent):

• RHCSA / RHCE (preferred)
• MCSA / MCSE (preferred)
• CCNA / CCDA
• VCP

3-5 years’ experience of working in a busy IT Department or other relevant work experience.

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.

You will join the IT function, delivering a diverse range of secure IT solutions. We are a flexible, collaborative team that values a supportive work environment and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also 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.