Messaging Engineer
£55000 GBP
Onsite WORKING
Location:
Basingstoke, Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom
Type:
Permanent
3rd Line Messaging Applications Engineer
Location: Basingstoke (On-site, 5 Days Per Week)
Salary: Up to £55,000
Job Type: Permanent
Key Responsibilities
• Provide 3rd line support for secure messaging systems within a highly regulated, mission-critical environment
• Manage and resolve incidents via service desk tools in line with SLA and ITIL-aligned processes
• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot legacy messaging infrastructure including Exchange 2003, X.400, and Nexor X500 DSA
• Perform root cause analysis on recurring problems and support change implementation across platforms
• Liaise directly with customer representatives and internal teams to support secure information services
• Assist in the transition of services to virtualised infrastructure where required (e.g., VMware 5/5.5)
• Support documentation, SOP creation, and knowledge base updates for supported systems
Requirements
• Experience in secure messaging environments (SMTP, X.400, and/or X.500 protocols)
• Knowledge of Nexor DSA, address book replication, and Exchange 2003
• Strong UNIX/Linux experience, including shell scripting and Solaris 10
• Experience with Oracle 8-10g in operational support contexts
• Understanding of Interoperable C4I Services (ICS) desirable
• Ability to work within secure teams and maintain high levels of documentation and change control
• Must be eligible for SC Clearance (British nationals preferred due to clearance requirements)
Desirable Skills
• Familiarity with Active Directory and Microsoft Server 2003
• VMware (v5/v5.5) exposure or willingness to train
• Knowledge of ITIL-aligned service delivery
• Willingness to upskill in legacy platforms and secure architecture practices
• Background in supporting MoD, Defence, or other National Security environments
Package & Benefits
• Up to £55,000 base salary
• 10% DV Bonus + up to 5% performance bonus
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Flexible working post-onboarding (aligned to rota and security protocols)
• Extensive development and cross-skilling pathways within secure infrastructure teams
Want to support one of the UK's most secure and essential messaging platforms?
Apply now or reach out to Declan Bryson at Anson McCade on 07529 161950 for more information.
3rd Line Messaging Applications Engineer
AMC/DB/ME/55
Reference:
AMC/DB/ME/55
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