System Engineer Contract: 12 Months Based: Broad Oak Hourly rate: £41.87 PAYE or £56.44 Umbrella inside IR35 Onsite: onsite Monday – Friday Full time – 37 hours per week An exciting opportunity has arisen for a System Administrator to support the Lightning Systems Integration Facility (LSIF) located at the Maritime Integration & Support Centre (MISC) on Portsdown Hill, Portsmouth. The facility supports the testing and integration of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft within the UK military infrastructure, providing a highly technical and secure environment for system integration activities. This role will be responsible for the administration, maintenance and security of the LSIF IT systems, ensuring they are configured and available to support ongoing testing and integration activities. The successful candidate will work closely with suppliers, engineering teams and users to ensure systems remain operational and aligned with project requirements. Skills: Windows Server administration including Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy, Disk Management, WSUS patching, and Hyper-V virtualisation. Experience monitoring system logs and security tools such as SolarWinds, Kiwi Syslog, Splunk, and Trellix ePO. Knowledge of network infrastructure including Cisco/FortiGate devices, LAN/WAN, switches, routers, and firewalls. Ability to install and configure servers, workstations, and network hardware, including cable management to MoD standards. Experience designing and integrating IT systems, including environments with different security classifications. Understanding of security and compliance frameworks such as ITAR, JSP 440, and JSP 480. Familiarity with ITIL processes and general IT troubleshooting. The Job Administration and maintenance of hardware, software and network infrastructure Implementing changes and updates to servers, systems and networks Preparing systems to support testing activities and project requirements Supporting security and export control requirements within the facility Assisting with planning, execution and reporting of test events Supporting long-term facility and infrastructure planning Managing procurement and configuration control of LSIF hardware and software Subject to: BPSS and SC clearance and Subject to ITAR If you would like to be considered for this role please dont hesitate to click apply or call Levi Jackson on 0161 694 9192 for more information. About BAE: BAE Systems is a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company. Theyre 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 environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Youll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.