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About The Company
Leonardo is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and security solutions, dedicated to delivering innovative technology and services that enhance safety and security worldwide. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo employs over 53,000 professionals across the globe, including approximately 8,500 employees across nine UK sites. The company’s portfolio spans a broad spectrum of sectors, including military and civil aviation, space, cyber security, and defense systems. Leonardo is committed to fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and inclusion, ensuring it remains at the forefront of technological advancement and industry standards. With a strong emphasis on research and development, Leonardo continuously invests in cutting-edge solutions to meet the evolving needs of its customers and contribute to global security initiatives.
About The Role
Leonardo UK is seeking a highly skilled Senior Application Engineer to join its Cyber & Security Solutions Division. This pivotal role involves supporting, maintaining, and enhancing enterprise applications that underpin critical defense, government, and public sector services. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring these platforms are secure, scalable, and aligned with operational requirements. Working within a collaborative, agile environment, you will contribute to technical delivery, continuous improvement initiatives, and the development of secure, high-availability systems. This role offers a hybrid working model, combining remote work with on-site collaboration at our Bristol office, facilitating close engagement with team members and stakeholders. The position provides an exciting opportunity to work on mission-critical communication platforms, supporting national security and public safety operations.
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Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in supporting and configuring enterprise or mission-critical applications, with experience in telecoms, control rooms, or public safety communications environments. Relevant qualifications include a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, along with industry certifications such as ITIL, AWS, or Azure. Proven experience in application lifecycle management, secure-by-design principles, and integration patterns is essential. Familiarity with identity management systems like OpenID Connect and OAuth, as well as knowledge of cyber security practices, will be highly advantageous. Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication and collaboration skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a passion for continuous learning and improvement.
Responsibilities
- Support, configure, and enhance the Leonardo MCX suite of applications, ensuring their reliable operation within mission-critical communication environments.
- Deliver engineering tasks within defined work packages, ensuring alignment with user needs, operational communication requirements, security standards, and service-level agreements.
- Contribute to application architecture, configuration, integration, and lifecycle activities under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Collaborate effectively with stakeholders across engineering, service management, and product teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
- Mentor junior engineers and specialists, supporting their professional development and promoting best practices within the team.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including automation, documentation, and knowledge sharing activities.
- Ensure compliance with engineering governance, ITSM processes, and cybersecurity policies to maintain system integrity and security.
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Benefits
- Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave policies with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days annually.
- Secure Your Future: Benefit from an award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contributions.
- Your Wellbeing Matters: Access free mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks to support your overall wellbeing.
- Never Stop Learning: Gain free access to over 4,000 online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits such as private healthcare, lifestyle discounts, and gym memberships.
- Flexible Working: Enjoy flexible hours and hybrid working options to promote work-life balance.
Equal Opportunity
Leonardo is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that a workforce reflective of different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences drives innovation and enhances our ability to serve our customers effectively. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities. If you have any accessibility requirements or need support during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are committed to making our hiring process accessible and inclusive for everyone.
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