Software Configuration Management Engineer
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom.
Hybrid on‑site requirement: 3 days per week minimum.
Experience Level: 3+ years.
Clearance: Must be eligible for SC Clearance.
Company Overview
ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across 30+ countries. We partner with industry leaders across Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, and Rail to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement. Our teams work on cutting‑edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
* Support software configuration, packaging, and deployment tasks across critical defence platforms.
* Maintain and manage source control tools such as Git and Bitbucket.
* Contribute to automation using PowerShell, Bash, or Batch scripting.
* Apply patches, manage Group Policy, and improve system cybersecurity across Linux and Windows environments.
* Test deployments using virtual machines, with final delivery to physical secure hardware platforms.
* Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams to ensure compliance with security hardening standards and configuration quality processes.
Required Skills
* Hands‑on experience with SCCM (mandatory). Windows PowerShell and Bash scripting.
* Experience using tools such as Bitbucket, Artifactory, JIRA, and Git.
* Awareness of certificate chain processes and SELinux hardening practices.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work proactively in a small team.
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
* OR relevant technical military background with equivalent hands‑on engineering experience.
* Must be eligible for UK SC Security Clearance.
Desirable Skills
* Exposure to quality and lifecycle tools.
* Experience implementing unit testing frameworks.
* Prior work on virtualised defence platforms and secure deployment pipelines.
* Familiarity with secure IT systems.
Security Clearance Requirement
UKSV (United Kingdom Security Vetting) clearance is required; SC is the minimum standard, with DV clearance optional but beneficial. BPSS is also required; evidence should be provided via the GOV.UK website.
Benefits
* Personalised career path and rewarding management style.
* Opportunity to work on exciting engineering projects with premium customers.
* Diverse engineering projects across industries.
* Competitive salary.
* Private medical insurance.
* Pension scheme.
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
* Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team building.
* Flexible working arrangements (role dependent).
Why Join Us?
We foster a community of talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently. We prioritize your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your aspirations. Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!
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