Infrastructure Engineer

Infrastructure Engineer

Would you like to play a key role for the development and support of Naval ships combat systems? We currently have a vacancy for an Infrastructure Engineer at our site in Portsmouth.

As an Infrastructure Engineer, you will be working as part of a small team within Naval Combat Systems Integration Support Services (NCSISS). You will be responsible for a range of activities such as network support, software engineering, antivirus management, Windows Server management and hardware support.

This role will provide you with varied day to day activities and stakeholder interactions, alongside support for professional development.

Your main responsibilities as an Infrastructure Engineer will involve:

Day-to-day maintenance and configuration management of the Integration Support Environment (ISE)

Working as part of Naval Combat Systems Integration Support Services (NCSISS) and the development of the ISE (as and when required)

Management of the corporate network distribution within the facility

Management and system administration of the MISC broadband service

System administration of the Shared Infrastructure (SI) installations

Providing subject matter expert support to the NCSISS Integration Engineers as well as the BAE Product Development Engineers

Generating and regular updating of Build State records for the SI installations

Your skills and qualifications:

Some understanding of IP networks (protocols, switching & routing)

Some understanding of Windows domains and VM Host environments

Some understanding of C# / .Net / Web Design

Experience of computer hardware build /maintenance

What we're looking for in you:

You will possess excellent organisational skills, with the ability to identify and prioritise tasks, to work towards an agreed overall objective. You will also be able to 'think out of the box' in defining solutions that minimise project risk and maximise likelihood of successful implementation.

Location: Portsmouth

Salary: competitive

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries

Combat Systems

We design, develop, integrate and provide through-life support to naval combat systems that enable navies to protect nations. Vital information from ship sensors such as radar and sonar, are captured through our core product, the Combat Management System. This advanced technological capability allows ships crews to rapidly respond to potentially life threatening situations.

In using this cutting-edge technology, we are at the forefront of defence system integration. Our products feature across the Royal Navy's surface fleet aboard Type 23 frigates, Type 45 destroyers and Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers. The new Type 26 Global Combat Ships, under construction by BAE Systems in Glasgow, will also use the next generation of our combat systems.

We pride ourselves on being the combat systems integrator of choice, not only integrating our own products, but those of other defence companies too in delivering combat systems for both the Royal Navy and international customers.

We offer significant opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop with us. The health and well-being of our employees matters to us and that's why we offer the flexibility for you to do what's important to you, whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or simply the ability to flex your start and stop times. Where practical, we'll support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your full potential.

Attracting and retaining the sharpest minds is essential for a globally competitive UK naval engineering business. BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer and our aim is to recruit the very best talent and we welcome applications from a diverse range of people, from all backgrounds, with many different skills, experience and perspectives. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role with BAE Systems.