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Senior Systems Engineer - Secure Digital Platform (SDP)
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- Reading, Berkshire
- Contract
- Full Time
- £147,680 - £147,680 Per Hour
Job Description
Systems Engineer - Secure Digital Platform (SDP)
Reading/Hybrid (3 days per week on site)
12 Month Contract
£71.43 per hour Inside ir35
Active SC Clearance is required for this role
Play a key role in delivering the next generation of UK defence capability.
We are supporting a defence client on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) - a landmark international defence initiative developing the future combat air system - and are looking for a Systems Engineer to join the Secure Digital Platform (SDP) team.
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.
Responsibilities:
Supporting secure cloud and on-premises infrastructure environments
Assisting with Microsoft Azure administration and cloud platform operations
Maintaining Windows Server and Linux environments
Supporting virtualisation platforms and enterprise hosting solutions
Working with Kubernetes/OpenShift container platforms
Monitoring system performance, availability and resilience
Supporting incident management, troubleshooting and service improvements
Contributing to automation and Infrastructure-as-Code initiatives using tools such as Terraform, Ansible or PowerShell
Supporting secure infrastructure changes, documentation and operational processesExpereince Required:
Experience within defence, aerospace, MOD, government or other secure environments
Experience supporting Windows Server and/or Linux platforms
Understanding of cloud technologies, ideally Microsoft Azure
Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls)
Exposure to VMware, Hyper-V, Kubernetes, OpenShift or container technologies
Interest in automation, DevOps practices and modern platform engineeringWhy join?
Work on the GCAP programme, shaping future defence technology
Support secure digital platforms within a highly sensitive aerospace environment
Gain exposure to modern cloud, container and automation technologies
Join a world-leading defence organisation at the forefront of innovation
If this is of interest, please feel free to submit your CV
Reading/Hybrid (3 days per week on site)
12 Month Contract
£71.43 per hour Inside ir35
Active SC Clearance is required for this role
Play a key role in delivering the next generation of UK defence capability.
We are supporting a defence client on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) - a landmark international defence initiative developing the future combat air system - and are looking for a Systems Engineer to join the Secure Digital Platform (SDP) team.
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.
Responsibilities:
Supporting secure cloud and on-premises infrastructure environments
Assisting with Microsoft Azure administration and cloud platform operations
Maintaining Windows Server and Linux environments
Supporting virtualisation platforms and enterprise hosting solutions
Working with Kubernetes/OpenShift container platforms
Monitoring system performance, availability and resilience
Supporting incident management, troubleshooting and service improvements
Contributing to automation and Infrastructure-as-Code initiatives using tools such as Terraform, Ansible or PowerShell
Supporting secure infrastructure changes, documentation and operational processesExpereince Required:
Experience within defence, aerospace, MOD, government or other secure environments
Experience supporting Windows Server and/or Linux platforms
Understanding of cloud technologies, ideally Microsoft Azure
Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls)
Exposure to VMware, Hyper-V, Kubernetes, OpenShift or container technologies
Interest in automation, DevOps practices and modern platform engineeringWhy join?
Work on the GCAP programme, shaping future defence technology
Support secure digital platforms within a highly sensitive aerospace environment
Gain exposure to modern cloud, container and automation technologies
Join a world-leading defence organisation at the forefront of innovation
If this is of interest, please feel free to submit your CV