BAE Systems
Infrastructure Engineer- Manchester – National Security West
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Infrastructure Engineer – BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, Manchester
Location: Manchester, UK (with opportunities across Europe & Africa) Grade: GG10–GG12 Referral Bonus: £5,000
About the Role BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, home to 4,500+ digital, cyber, and intelligence experts, delivers secure, high-quality engineering solutions for governments, military forces, and commercial organisations. This Infrastructure Engineer role overlooks a cross-functional structure spanning Linux, Windows, hardware, security, cloud technologies, and automation, ensuring robust infrastructure for mission-critical systems.
You’ll design, deploy, support, and enhance enterprise-grade platforms, fostering innovation, collaboration, and excellence in a team of diverse specialists.
What You’ll Be Doing
-** A versatile role combining hands-on engineering with strategic contributions**
- Spearhead Linux, cloud, and Windows infrastructure, from deployment to lifecycle management.
- Automate processes with CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, Ansible, and IaC tooling.
- Lead technical workstreams, or mentor colleagues if you progress in senior roles.
- Collaborate across 10+ countries on complex, high-impact projects.
Your work will be at the cutting edge of digital capability, with opportunities to mentor, strategise, and move into leadership—all while supporting national security and cyber innovation.
What Background We’re Looking For
Key technical expertise and experience in the following specialisms.
Linux & Middleware
- Core Linux administration (preferably Rocky Linux).
- Deployment scripting: Kickstart, PXE, and cloud‑init (cloud-image builds).
- Shell scripting, performance tuning, patching lifecycle.
- Security hardening: CIS benchmarks, SELinux, OpenSCAP.
- Configuration management: Experience with Puppet/Foreman; keen to adopt Ansible and cloud-native tools.
- Kubernetes (platform setup, container deployment).
- Tools expertise: Kubernetes, GitLab, Apache NiFi, HashiCorp Vault, Trend Micro, Ivanti DC, Ansible Tower/AWX.
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Windows Infrastructure
- Windows Server: installation, admin, troubleshooting.
- Active Directory: DNS, DHCP, Certificate Services, identity & rights management.
- MECM/WDS: build-and-deploy pipelines, configuration automation.
Hardware
- Data centre server management: Cisco UCS, HyperFlex, Dell PowerVault.
- Storage: Dell EMC Unity and Nutanix tools (Prism Central, NV centers).
- Maintenance, scaling, and reliability optimisation.
Cloud Engineering
- Cloud expertise: Azure or AWS (preferably both).
- Azure Stack: VMs, AVD, storage, networks (VNets), encryption (Key Vault), identity (Entra ID/AD), Intune & Defender platforms.
- AWS: compute & storage, RDS/DynamoDB, VPC, IAM, VPN technologies (Key Vaults).
- Infrastructure as Code:
- Tools: Ansible Tower, Terraform, Graph/PowerShell (Azure Automation), AWS CDK.
- Scripting: Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
- CI/CD pipelines: deployment automation via GitLab or similar pipelines (Azure DevOps, etc.).
What You Could Be Doing For Us
If appointed, your primary contributions will include:
- Design & lifecycle management of hybrid/cloud-native infrastructure.
- High-availability Windows/Linux stacks (PXE builds, CI/CD automation).
- Active Directory & enterprise security policies integration.
- Cloud workload migrations/utilisation across Azure/AWS environments.
- Advanced scripting & IaC growth—lead automation rollouts or scale CI/CD pipelines.
- Specialised leadership (senior engineers): foster innovation and shape team strategy.
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Requirements
- Must be eligible for UK permanent residence (due to security clearance).
- Security clearance protocol: NGA SC (Security Cleared) is a prerequisite. Full guidance via: UK Government Security Vetting.
- Note: Some roles may require candidates with 5–10 years of continuous residency (per nationality/export control).
- Must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard (DBS carry clarification) as a minimum threshold.
National Security Contributions
Your work supports high-impact clients, from defence aesthetics to economic resilience:
- Contribute to UK cyber resilience programs.
- Engage in regional skills development (outreach/technology community) programs.
- Relentless focus on ethical AI, cyber security & national safety.
Why BAE Systems Digital Intelligence?
A Culture You’ll Thrive In
- Inclusive diversity standards—we embody and champion equal opportunity.
- Integrity & meritocracy: career uplift based on professional development.
- Core values: Collaboration, innovation, lifelong learning.
If you require adjustments during recruitment:
- Explicitly communicate any reasonable accommodations required—equality is a priority.
Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
Hybrid Working Flexibility
- Adopt flexible time/location models: home office, client sites, or BAE locations—rotation as needed.
- Global hour alignment: teamwork transcends traditional workday boundaries.
Commitment to Diversity & Opportunity
- We hire future builders across cultures, life experiences, socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Career mentorship, empowerment frameworks, and shared vision for excellence.
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