Senior Software Engineer (IT Infrastructure)

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Leonardo has an exciting opportunity for a Senior IT Engineer to join our business in Lincoln.

Working within a small, multi disciplinary team, you will support and maintain project IT infrastructure, including systems maintenance, imaging, backups, and training support, as well as assisting systems engineering integration activities.

Our IT systems are modern and therefore this role represents a progressive career choice for the right applicant. On-the-job training can be provided for elements of this role however, a solid background and experience in the core principles below is expected.

This is a full time, on site role (Monday to Friday) working with modern IT systems, with occasional UK and overseas customer support.

Working within our Integrated Mission Solutions sector in Lincoln, you will apply your technical expertise across a range of IT activities, including:

• Supporting and maintaining project IT infrastructure (servers, workstations, and applications) to ensure high availability during live projects and training.
• Installing, commissioning, testing, and supporting IT hardware and software, including troubleshooting issues and maintaining accurate engineering documentation.
• Proactively identifying and resolving potential IT risks, contributing to site acceptance testing, and supporting formal query resolution for deployed teams.
• Providing end user support and on the job training to colleagues, including UK based and international personnel.
• Working collaboratively with local teams, other Leonardo sites, and customer stakeholders, offering technical advice where required.

• Windows Server and Windows 10 administration
• Backup and recovery management
• Virtualised and physical infrastructure (e.g. VMware, servers, network devices)
• Windows domain services (e.g. DNS, DHCP, WSUS, Exchange, SQL Server)
• Application deployment and virtualisation (e.g. VMware Horizon, Citrix)
• Networking fundamentals (IPv4/IPv6, VLANs, routing, switching, security)

• Self motivated with strong problem solving and decision making ability
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

• Experience working with Middle Eastern customers and/or military environments
• Formal IT qualifications (or equivalent practical experience)

• Excels within a close team working environment and is supportive and respectful of colleagues
• Ability to work unsupervised, on their own initiative, with different cultures and nationalities.
• Willing to work occasional irregular hours in reaction to urgent requirements.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit the security and vetting page:

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team-they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Be part of something bigger - apply now!

Primary Location: GB - Lincoln

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working: Onsite