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If you join us, you can play your part as a IT Infrastructure Engineer at Hawthorn, near Corsham, Wiltshire. There will also be the opportunity to work at our Oakhanger location near Bordon, Hampshire.\nBabcock supports defence, aerospace and engineering programmes that protect people, nations, and infrastructure. Our work in space and secure communications sits at the forefront of innovation, enabling vital connections where they matter most.\nThe role\nAs an IT Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of a critical military satellite communications programme, supporting secure networks that operate in complex and demanding environments. 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