Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Job Title: Infrastructure Engineer

Site Location: Templecombe

Primary Purpose of the Role:

Responsible for supporting, configuring and building Systems IT infrastructures, installation on a variety of projects across the business.

Responsibility:

Implementation, maintenance, optimisation and support of customer’s systems supplied and supported by Thales.

Required hardware and software core elements:

Microsoft and RHEL Servers - physical and virtualMicrosoft Windows 10/11 clientHypervisor technologyScripting – Powershell, Configuration as Code – Ansible – DSCServer and client operating systems configurationMicrosoft Active DirectoryGroup PoliciesSCCM, MECM and WSUSWindows and A/V generic updatesProviding 3rd level support and mentoring 2nd/1st line support teamsAlignment with third-party vendors and their applicable software and hardware

Experience:

Minimum 3 years relevant IT hands-on experienceNetworking hands on experience and desire to upskillExperience of and a strong understanding of IT securityExperience of multi-site organisationIdeally currently SC Cleared

Key Competencies:

Willingness and flexibility to support activities at other Thales sites worldwide.Team player, with strong communication skillsStrong customer service orientationExcellent verbal and written communicationProven analytical and creative problem-solving abilitiesAbility to prioritise work and meet challenging deadlinesAbility to explain complex technical issues in non-technical termsAbility to work both unsupervised and as an active member of a collaborative teamAbility to troubleshoot complex, technical, multi-site problemsKeen attention to detailSelf-motivated and able to work on own initiativeKeen to learn new skills and be aware of latest technologies and trends

Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-FT1 who is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity.

This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.

To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

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