Server Build Engineer - Maritime/Defence (MOD Programme)

Server Build Engineer - Maritime/Defence (MOD Programme)

Warrington (with UK dockyard travel & extended vessel deployments)
£40,000 + 10% DV allowance + company car + paid overtime

Candidates must be willing and eligible to go through SC and DV clearance

I am looking for Server Build Engineers for a client of mine who are a leading IT firm operating within the Uk defence sector, they're working with a long-standing MOD and Navy Digital programme delivering mission-critical IT infrastructure onto Royal Navy vessels and secure maritime environments across the UK.

This is not a typical 9-5 infrastructure role, it's hands-on engineering work that moves from secure factory build in Warrington - dockyard deployment - onboard live naval systems.

Expect real engineering, real environments, and real impact.

What you'll actually be doing

You'll be part of a specialist engineering team responsible for delivering complex server and infrastructure builds across multi-vessel deployments.

Work includes:

• Building and configuring server and node environments (Windows & VMware)
• Supporting full software build life cycle (approx. 25-week build cycles)
• Applying patches, hotfixes, and manual configuration updates
• Deploying solutions into secure MOD environments
• Installing and integrating systems onboard Royal Navy vessels
• Supporting data migration, L2 troubleshooting, and in-service fixes
• Working with multi-discipline teams across network, comms, and infrastructure

This is a build - deploy - support life cycle role, not design or architecture.

Experience required:

We're open on background, what matters most is solid hands-on infrastructure engineering experience and comfort working in challenging environments.

Core skills:

• VMware (vSphere essential, NSX/Horizon desirable)
• Windows Server (AD, DNS, GPO)
• Strong infrastructure/server build experience
• Comfortable with physical installation and deployment work
• L2 support/troubleshooting mindset

Nice to have:

• Cisco/network Switches
• Basic PowerShell understanding (ability to read scripts)
• Exposure to Remedy or similar ITSM tools

Why this role stands out

• Rare opportunity to work directly on Royal Navy digital infrastructure
• Long-term MOD programme with stability and scale
• Mix of factory build, field deployment, and live support engineering
• Paid overtime + travel time included in working hours
• Clear progression within a specialist defence engineering team

If you are interested in this role or wish to apply, please feel free to submit your CV.