Job Description

Introduction:

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 500 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Globally, Saab employs over 22,000 people, with operations on every continent. Our partnerships with UK customers and industry mean we are able to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, anticipating the threats of tomorrow. We invest 23% of our annual revenue into research and development, collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia.

Saab is a company that offers our employees plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where individuals can thrive professionally, paving the way for future progression. We also recognise the need for a healthy work-life balance to ensure our staff have the chance to live a fulfilling life beyond the workplace.

The Role:

The role of Infrastructure Engineer is to support the design, build and maintenance of IT infrastructure at key sites across Saab UK. Additionally, the infrastructure systems engineer may also support and develop specific platforms and will concentrate on managing and maintaining the platforms. Other requirements may involve becoming involved in specific projects that require IT assistance across the UK Group of Companies.

Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and maintain server infrastructure, including physical and virtual servers, storage systems, and network devices.

Manage and monitor system performance, identifying and resolving issues proactively.

Implement and maintain security measures to protect our IT infrastructure from threats.

Develop and maintain documentation for all IT infrastructure systems.

Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of systems and applications.

Provide support to IT change projects across Saab UK

Supporting management of the UK Network Infrastructure

Managing the infrastructure incident support queue

Required Skills and Experience:

Strong understanding of server hardware, operating systems (Windows, Linux), virtualisation technologies (VMware, Hyper-V), and storage systems.

Experience with network protocols and security best practices.

Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Skills:

Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef).

Industry certifications (CCNA, MCSE, VCP).

Scripting experience (Powershell)