Sopra Steria
Junior Infrastructure Engineer
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Junior Infrastructure Engineer
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Junior Infrastructure Engineer
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About the Role
Sopra Steria’s Aerospace Defence and Security sector is currently recruiting for a Junior Infrastructure Engineer to join a growing team, supporting a key client in the aerospace industry.
This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates with a background in IT looking to build a career working on complex infrastructures using modern, industry-standard technologies.
Ideally, you will have some existing IT experience in Service Analysis or IT Support, with a passion for delivering high levels of service.
If you're interested in a career supporting the design, maintenance, and improvement of complex IT infrastructures across 3 UK sites, this role is for you.
This Junior Infrastructure Engineer role is initially based out of our office in Newport, with some flexibility for hybrid working as you learn and develop.
Important Note
Due to our contractual agreement with the client, we can only progress candidates eligible for SC clearance.
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Responsibilities
- Assist the infrastructure team, managing incidents, requests, changes, and problems
- Actively monitor infrastructure health, performance, and availability using monitoring tools
- Administer systems based on Windows (Virtual and Physical), ensuring high availability and performance
- Support server environments and estates, including patching for Windows, VMWare, and Citrix
- Maintenance and production of technical documentation to facilitate knowledge sharing and skills development
Requirements
- Basic understanding of On-Prem IT Infrastructure
- Some experience or familiarity with Windows Servers, VMware, or similar virtualisation
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills, critical for coordinating with multi-site teams
- Passionate about building a career within Infrastructure and IT systems management in a dynamic, multi-location environment
- Customer-focused mindset
- Self-motivated individual
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Benefits
- 25 days annual leave, with the option to buy additional days
- Health cash plan
- Life assurance
- Pension
- Fully funded ** yogabo – flexible and hybrid working options in line with our commitment to work/life balance**
Further Notes
Although this role is advertised as full-time, we offer flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance, motivation, reduced stress, and productivity.
About Sopra Steria
Sopra Steria’s Aerospace, Defence, and Security business designs, develops, and deploys digital solutions, creating enduring business value for clients across the UK’s Public and Private sectors.
We foster a culture of inclusion, valuing diversity and creating opportunities for everyone.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and are Disability Confident, ensuring we engage purposefully with all candidates.
If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please let us know when applying.
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