2nd / 3rd Line Systems Engineer

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9 months ago
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Job Title: ICT Systems Engineer
Location: Luton (Hybrid - 2 days on-site, 3 days remote)
Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum + Benefits
Clearance: SC Clearance (minimum) required

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced ICT Systems Engineer to join a specialist defence and space systems environment. You will be responsible for building, maintaining, and troubleshooting a range of complex IT infrastructure, ensuring secure and reliable system performance. This role would suit someone with a proven track record in 2nd and 3rd line support within a similar sector.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and enhance system functionality through hardware and software upgrades.

Monitor systems and infrastructure to ensure maximum availability.

Liaise with vendors to source solutions and resolve technical issues.

Provide 2nd and 3rd line technical support to resolve escalated issues.

Maintain security, backup, and redundancy protocols.

Align systems with wider business and operational objectives.

Key Skills & Experience

Proven experience in 2nd/3rd line support within defence, aerospace, or space systems integration.

Strong knowledge of databases, networks, and patch management.

Understanding of system security, data backup, and recovery processes.

Proficient with MS Azure, MS Server, Office 365, and UNIX/Linux environments.

Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware) and monitoring tools.

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).

Benefits Package

Flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Generous annual leave allowance with the option to buy/sell days.

Pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.

Company-funded private healthcare (BUPA).

Personal development and training opportunities.

Lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits, including retailer and leisure discounts.

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Additional Information
Due to the nature of the work, all applicants must hold or be eligible for SC clearance and have the right to live and work in the UK. Stringent reference and identity checks will be carried out as part of the recruitment process.

People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas

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