Network Infrastructure Engineer

Job Title: Network Infrastructure Engineer Client:  BAE Systems Location: Warton Duration: 6 - 12 Months, 37hrs per week (with opportunity for extension)Hourly Rate: £74.26 Umbrella (INSIDE IR35)Clearance Level: BPSS + SC + UK EYES ONLY About the Role BAE are looking for an experienced Network Infrastructure Engineer to design, build and maintain secure, high-performing IT infrastructure within a highly regulated defence environment.You’ll be responsible for delivering robust networking and infrastructure solutions that support complex engineering and software development systems — ensuring reliability, scalability and compliance with strict security standards.This role forms part of the Technical Services Team, working alongside Network, Security and Infrastructure specialists to deliver and support advanced digital environments.Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain network and infrastructure solutions across physical and virtual environments.
• Configure and support switching, routing, firewalls, VLANs, VNets and software-defined networks.
• Build and administer Windows and Linux servers within secure, high-availability environments.
• Monitor system performance and security, ensuring compliance with governance and change control processes.
• Collaborate with architecture and security teams to deliver improvements and new capabilities.
• Produce and maintain detailed design and configuration documentation.

Skills and Experience Essential:

• 3+ years’ experience in Network or Infrastructure Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of switching, routing, firewalls, VLANs, VNets and network protocols.
• Hands-on experience with Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and virtualised environments.
• Familiarity with cloud services (Azure, AWS or similar).
• Understanding of software-defined networking and data centre management.
• Experience working in secure or regulated environments.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of automation and scripting (PowerShell, Bash).
• Awareness of Secure by Design and cyber security principles.
• Experience with Kubernetes administration and CI/CD tooling.

Please either Click apply or email your CV to About BAE: BAE Systems is a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company. They’re experts in delivering advanced solutions for air, land, and naval forces, as well as commercial aerospace and cyber security. Known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, BAE Systems offers exciting career opportunities for those looking to make a significant impact in cutting-edge technology and defence sectors.Inclusion statement Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive fair consideration for your application regardless of your race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.We’re proud Corporate Members of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. If you need any adjustments at any stage - from application to interview or in your new role - please let us know. We’re here to support you every step of the way.We believe diversity of thought and background makes us stronger and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and life experiences.