Overview
We are supporting a leading UK defence organisation on a high-profile maritime programme and are seeking an experienced IT Administrator / Systems Engineer to support a busy Trials & Engineering team.
This role is critical in managing and maintaining trials data and associated IT systems, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and integrity across multiple platforms. You will act as a key interface between IT and engineering teams, helping streamline data workflows and supporting operational delivery in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Trials team with data ingestion, processing, and validation from trial activities
* Manage data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) across multiple systems and formats
* Administer and maintain IT systems, servers, and data environments used for trials
* Ensure data integrity, traceability, and secure handling in line with defence standards
* Assist in automation of data workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes
* Provide 1st–3rd line support for systems used within engineering and trials teams
* Collaborate with engineers and analysts to ensure data is structured, accessible, and usable
* Support configuration management and version control of trial datasets
* Troubleshoot system and data-related issues in time-critical environments
Required Skills & Experience
* Active SC Clearance (or eligible and willing to undergo clearance)
* Proven experience as an IT Administrator, Systems Administrator, or Systems Engineer
* Data ingestion and loading
* Data extraction and transformation
* Working with structured and unstructured datasets
* Experience working with databases (e.g. SQL, PostgreSQL)
* Solid understanding of Windows and Linux environments
* Experience with secure systems and data governance, ideally in regulated environments
* Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
* Experience within UK Defence or Maritime programmes
* Exposure to trials data, telemetry, or sensor data
* Familiarity with data visualisation or analysis tools
* Understanding of networking fundamentals and secure architectures
* Experience with cloud or hybrid environments (AWS/Azure)
Key Attributes
* High attention to detail, particularly around data accuracy and integrity
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment
* Proactive mindset with a hands-on, problem-solving approach
* Strong communication skills, able to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Team-oriented with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
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