Infrastructure Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 2, 2026.
Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Manchester
Job Title: Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Manchester, this position will be based wholly on-site, due to the secure nature of the role we are unable to offer hybrid working
What you’ll be doing
- Developing, deploying and supporting infrastructure services across secure environments.
- Supporting the operation, maintenance and optimisation of multi-vendor infrastructure platforms.
- Creating scripts and automation solutions to improve deployment and operational efficiency.
- Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues to maintain service availability and performance.
- Supporting engineering project delivery and platform improvement initiatives.
- Contributing to the implementation of security controls and governance processes.
- Producing and maintaining technical documentation and operational procedures.
- Collaborating with internal teams, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver secure and reliable services.
Your skills and experiences
- Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems.
- Knowledge of VMware virtualisation technologies.
- Understanding of networking technologies, including Cisco and Aruba platforms.
- Experience with VDI, storage and backup technologies.
- Scripting and automation experience.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of cyber security principles and secure system operations.
- Knowledge of ITIL and Agile methodologies.
Benefits
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive
The IT Engineering team delivers and supports secure, mission-critical infrastructure services that underpin key National Security and Government programmes. Working across a range of technologies and environments, the team combines technical excellence, innovation and collaboration to deliver secure and resilient solutions that support critical customer outcomes.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
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