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Salary: £? - ? per year
Requirements: Experience within defence, aerospace, MOD, government, or other secure environmentsExperience supporting Windows Server and/or Linux platformsUnderstanding of cloud technologies, ideally Microsoft AzureKnowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and firewallsExposure to VMware, Hyper-V, Kubernetes, OpenShift, or container technologiesInterest in automation, DevOps practices, and modern platform engineeringActive SC Clearance is required Responsibilities: Support secure cloud and on-premises infrastructure environmentsAssist with Microsoft Azure administration and cloud platform operationsMaintain Windows Server and Linux environmentsSupport virtualisation platforms and enterprise hosting solutionsWork with Kubernetes and OpenShift container platformsMonitor system performance, availability, and resilienceSupport incident management, troubleshooting, and service improvementsContribute to automation and Infrastructure-as-Code initiatives using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or PowerShellSupport secure infrastructure changes, documentation, and operational processes Technologies: AnsibleAzureCloudDevOpsHyper-VIncident ManagementSupportKubernetesLinuxOpenShiftPowerShellTCP/IPTerraformVMwareWindows More:
We are supporting a defence client on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a landmark international defence initiative developing the future combat air system. We are looking for a Systems Engineer to join our Secure Digital Platform (SDP) team on a 12-month contract based in Reading with a hybrid working pattern of three days per week on site. This is an opportunity to work on highly sensitive MOD and aerospace programmes, helping build and support the secure digital infrastructure that underpins mission-critical defence capability. We offer the chance to work on future defence technology within a world-leading defence organisation at the forefront of innovation, with exposure to modern cloud, container, and automation technologies.
last updated 31 week of 2026