Systems Engineer Jobs in Portsmouth

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Our Team

As Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) portfolio continues to grow – around the world and across platforms – the Technology & Operations team is building media technology and IT systems that meet world class standards for which WBD is known. T&O builds, implements and maintains the business systems and technology that are critical for delivering WBD’s products, while articulating the long-term technology strategy that will enable WBD’s growing pay-tv, digital terrestrial, free-to-air and online services to reach more audiences on more platforms.

Your New Role…

With a focus on networking, international satellite & fibre methodology and compression & distribution technologies reporting to the Senior Director of Distribution Engineering, this position is critical in monitoring and supporting WBD’s Global television distribution infrastructure and supporting our Live Events output. You will be a part of our Tier 1 behind-the-scenes operations support team expected to have a versatile skill set both technically and personally with the ability to stay focused and continually develop as an experienced and skilled technician. Operations Engineer’s in this role will have experience in leading difficult situations, staying calm, reacting quickly under pressure and being able to execute on the key responsibilities noted below.

Your Role Accountabilities…

Monitoring all of WB Discovery’s channels
Manage the necessary switching of transmission systems during normal or emergency conditions to ensure that all services remain on the air.
Respond to all affiliate enquiries and maintain on-going communication with customers, keeping them up-to-date with the progress of their tickets
Serve as a liaison between other support teams and the customer as required by working collaboratively across all leadership levels
Outage vetting – initiating of critical outage situations
Manage incident and planned work tickets: uphold professional ticket management from the get-go for the benefit of the rest of the global support teams by ensuring all ticket types are logged, work logs comprehensively updated and then carefully manage routing to ensure resolution
Liaise with third party fibre, uplink and playout providers during fault investigations.
Provide input and issue written reports to various factions of the Technology & Operations groups about transmission system reliability.
Routinely check the health of Distribution equipment.
Proactively identify and address potential risks and vulnerabilities in our distribution infrastructure, recommending mitigation strategies
Develop corporate oversight/participation in Distribution Technologies
Assist with training and development of Distribution Staff Members as needed.
Create and update documentation and procedures
Implement, or assist with implementation of, changes to distribution infrastructure
Identify, adjust, and help establish new monitors and metrics needs

Qualifications & Experience…

Experience in a broadcast, media, or telecommunications environment.
In-depth knowledge of television distribution systems, platforms, and standards.
Working knowledge of digital baseband signals, SDI, HD-SDI and ASI for video and PCM, Dolby D and E and its variants for audio signals as well as awareness of TCP/IP Network concepts including multicast traffic
Knowledge of and experience with SMPTE 2110
Working experience with Television Distribution Systems – fibre and satellite based encoding, as well as Telemetry Monitoring and Control Systems
Is able to operate associated test and analysis equipment including but not limited to video waveform monitor, vector scope and transport stream analyzer
Specific experience and expertise in troubleshooting and correcting signal quality issues, signal routing, systems integration and maintenance
Candidate should have working knowledge of MPEG-2/4 encoding technology, encryption/ authorization technology and TVRO receive systems.
Able to work without supervision, combining initiative with discretion
Computer literacy, excellent oral and written communication abilities and close attention to details are required.
Overnight, weekend, holidays, and rotating shifts are required as this is a 365/24/7 mission critical position to support the distribution reliability of WBD services.
This position is considered an essential position. This means that during times of inclement weather, emergencies, or when access to the workplace may be impeded, that employees in this position are expected to report to work to support business continuance, unless otherwise instructed by their direct manager
Able to communicate technical matters to technical and non-technical audiences
Understand and be able to work with monitoring systems and related technologies
Must be able to independently research, troubleshoot, and resolve trouble tickets within established Service Level Agreements
Ability to provide Total Call Ownership to include handling irate customers, escalating issues as appropriate and providing the necessary follow up before incidents are closed

#Tech

Onsite Working - This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days (regardless of shift pattern) will be carried out at the place of work. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement, where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

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Electrical Design Engineer

We are looking for a talented and motivatedElectrical Design Engineerto join a busy and innovative engineering team based in Havant. This is an exciting opportunity to work on advanced electrical systems within a dynamic environment, contributing to the design and development of high-quality, technically challenging products.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Development

Design and develop AC/DC electrical circuits
Produce detailed schematics, control panel layouts, and technical drawings
Ensure designs meet relevant industry standards

Programming & Troubleshooting

Apply control system principles to system design and support
Diagnose faults and implement effective, logical solutions

Commissioning & Maintenance

Commission and maintain electric motors, switching circuits, and motor controllers
Carry out on-site commissioning and fault-finding
Provide technical support and training to clients and end users

Documentation & Compliance

Create user manuals, maintenance guides, and technical documentation
Maintain accurate project records and ensure regulatory compliance

Essential Skills & Experience

Strong experience in electrical circuit design (AC/DC)
Ability to produce and interpret schematics, drawings, and diagrams
Knowledge of relevant electrical standards and installations
Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Experience with motors, switching systems, and motor controller
Proficiency in EPLAN and AutoCAD
Strong organisational and communication skills

Desirable Skills

Experience with PLC programming (ideally Siemens)
Knowledge of hydraulic systems
Experience with CodeSys 3.5
Understanding of certification requirements and compliance processes
Awareness of safety integrity levels (SIL) and risk assessment

Engineer Surveyor

HSB Engineering Insurance

Total reward package:£50,782 per annum

Salary:£37,500 per annum

Working hours:40 hours per week (inclusive of travel time), additional hours worked paid as overtime

Why Join HSB?

We dont just inspectwe protect. At HSB, youll join a team with a clear purpose, strong values, and a supportive culture where your expertise is respected and your contributions matter. From flexible working to wellbeing support, we invest in you so you can bring your best self to workevery day.

Apply today and become part of a company that doesnt just engineer safetybut inspires trust.

What Youll Be Doing

As an Engineer Surveyor you will carry out statutory and contractual inspections across a range of mechanical equipment. This is a varied role where no 2 days are the same, from completing inspections at a football ground, to ensuring equipment is safe and compliant at a zoo. Youll play a key role in helping our clients stay compliant, safe, and operational, all while working within a supportive, expert-led environment.

What Makes This Role Special

Meaningful impact: Your work directly protects people, assets, and businesses.
Customer connection: Build strong relationships and become a trusted partner to clients.
Continuous growth: Access to first-class training and career development opportunities.
Trusted brand: Be part of a company known for technical excellence, integrity, and innovation. Part of the wider Munich Re Group.

What You Bring

Strong communication skills and a genuine drive to deliver outstanding service
A proactive, professional approach with high attention to detail
The ability to work unsupervised and under your own initiative, with excellent time management.
A flexible mindset and commitment to working safely and effectively across varied environments
Ability to follow and apply statutory requirements and guidelines and company defined policies, processes and procedures.

What Youll Need

1 3 years experience in general engineering environments.
Minimum Level NVQ 3, or equivalent award, in an engineering discipline
Knowledge/understanding of statutory regulations, such as, LOLER, PUWER, PSSR, COSHH, and British Standards.
Holder of UK Driving licence, no more than 6 points

What We Offer

In addition to a competitive salary, excellent work-life balance and a bespoke training package, you will also receive a rewards package of approximately £13,000:

Annual car allowance of £5,500
25 days annual leave (with the ability to purchase more), plus 2 wellbeing days and volunteer days.
Annual profit share bonus
Free private medical and dental (with the option to upgrade)
Pension up to 13% employer contribution
Access to health and wellbeing programmes, employee assistance programmes and occupational health support.
Stay connected with mobile phone and tablet devices provided for work
Cycle to work scheme and access to discounts through various retailers with Reward Gateway
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
Reimbursement for professional fees

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At HSB, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion foster innovation and resilience and enable us to act braver and better. Embracing the power of DEI is at the core of who we are. We recognise diversity can be multi-dimensional, intersectional, and complex, so we want to build a diverse workforce that includes a wide range of racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities; economic and geographic backgrounds; physical abilities; ages; life, school, and career experiences; and political, religious, and personal beliefs. Additionally, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive work environment where this diversity is celebrated, valued, and has equitable opportunities to succeed.

All candidates in consideration for any role can request a reasonable adjustment at any point in our recruitment process. You can request an adjustment by speaking to your Talent Acquisition contact.

Principal Thermal Mechanical Engineer

The Principal Thermal Mechanical Engineer is a key role that leads the mechanical engineering aspects of the development of new radar technologies. Reporting to the Project Engineering Manager, this role must have an expert thermal mechanical knowledge with experience in the general design, build, integration and test of complex mechanical systems. The holder will themselves be a subject matter expert the area of Thermal Mechanical Systems, with experience in other mechanical areas for example, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis, Propulsion or Structures. They may also hold Mechanical Design Authority for the Future Radar Products. Experience and knowledge of the design and implementation of thermal management systems including heat exchangers is essential. Experience and knowledge of the design, build, test and use of composite structural materials is highly desirable. Familiarity with the content, applicability and use of relevant Standards is highly desirable Experience and knowledge of engineering lifecycles from requirements capture and derivation to in-service support is highly desirable. Have CEng status (desirable not essential), or relevant experience This role also matrix reports into the Mechanical Engineering Discipline Lead for Defence Solutions. As an Executive role within the Radar Mechanical Engineering discipline, the holder will be responsible for working with the discipline lead and Radar Mechanical Engineering Manager to provide technical guidance to the wider Mechanical Engineering group. Typical duties include (but are not limited to): Working at a level of supervision where the holder has mentoring responsibility for staff. The holder has technical responsibility for the results of the sector’s efforts and for the effectiveness of its overall integration with other sectors. The role assists in delivery of projects to budget, schedule, scope and risk management. Provide, direction and technical expertise to a small team of mechanical/CAD engineers working on the development of new radar products Organise and oversee work packages within the project Effectively liaise with the project engineering manager, the project manager and the project technical authority in pursuance of the project aims Review work of the mechanical engineering team, guide and coach the team appropriately Subject matter expert in the area of Thermal Mechanical Engineering discipline. Strong technical leadership and stakeholder management skills. Being a strong influencer in the Mechanical Engineering community, embracing change and continuous improvement throughout the organisation. Implement design changes. Updating and complying with company standards, processes and guidelines. Provide input into engineering estimates Knowledge: Requires an understanding of concepts and principals relating to an area within the Mechanical Engineering discipline. Has experience and able to apply knowledge to a wide range of engineering issues within the Mechanical Engineering discipline. Helps with planning and supervising the work of the mechanical engineering team within the Future Radar portfolio Directs technical work assignments and reviews of work in progress. Reviews technical feasibility of proposed solutions to engineering problems. Personally, helps solve particularly complex technical problems. 1D and 3D fluid type software

Network Engineer

Chapman Tate Associates

Network Engineer – Portsmouth – Up to £50,000 Chapman Tate Associates is working with a well-established Managed Service Provider based in Portsmouth that is looking to add an experienced Network Engineer to its team. This role will suit someone who is confident working in fast‑paced, multi‑customer environments and has strong hands-on experience with both Aruba and Cisco technologies. Role Overview The Network Engineer will be responsible for supporting, maintaining and developing customer network infrastructures. You will work across a variety of environments, providing both BAU support and project delivery. Key Responsibilities \* Implement, configure and maintain network infrastructure across customer sites. \* Support and troubleshoot complex LAN/WAN environments. \* Act as an escalation point for advanced network issues. \* Monitor network performance and carry out diagnostics and optimisation. \* Assist with network upgrades, migrations and customer project delivery. \* Produce technical documentation and contribute to continuous service improvement. Required Experience \* Strong commercial experience with Aruba networking (switching, wireless; ClearPass experience is beneficial). \* Solid background with Cisco routing and switching (CCNA or CCNP advantageous). \* Good understanding of VLANs, VPNs, firewalls and general network security principles. \* Experience working in an MSP or multi-customer environment is highly desirable. \* Confident in troubleshooting and managing enterprise network environments. What’s On Offer \* Salary up to £50,000 \* Training and support towards further certifications \* Exposure to a broad range of technologies \* Clear progression opportunities within a growing MSP \* Collaborative and supportive engineering team Location This role is based in Portsmouth, with occasional travel to customer sites as required

It Support Engineer

Chapman Tate Associates

IT Support Engineer – Portsmouth – Up to £50,000 Chapman Tate Associates – Recruiting on behalf of an MSP Chapman Tate Associates is working with a growing Managed Service Provider in Portsmouth that is looking to add an experienced IT Support Engineer to its technical team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a multi‑customer environment and is confident supporting modern Microsoft, cloud and network technologies. Role Overview As an IT Support Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering high‑quality support and project delivery across a wide range of customer environments. You will work on a mixture of BAU tasks, escalations, and infrastructure improvements, covering on‑premise and cloud technologies. Key Responsibilities \* Provide 2nd/3rd line technical support across customer systems. \* Support, maintain and configure Microsoft Windows Server and desktop environments. \* Administer and troubleshoot Azure, Microsoft 365, and other cloud services. \* Manage and support Active Directory, Group Policy, and identity management. \* Assist with cloud migrations, onboarding, and infrastructure upgrade projects. \* Support networking environments including Aruba and Cisco equipment. \* Diagnose and resolve issues related to LAN/WAN, VPNs, firewalls, and general connectivity. \* Produce clear technical documentation and contribute to service improvements. Required Experience \* Strong background in Windows Server and Microsoft desktop operating systems. \* Hands-on experience with Azure AD, Microsoft 365 administration, and cloud-based services. \* Solid understanding of Active Directory, GPO, user management, and security configurations. \* Exposure to cloud migrations or hybrid cloud environments. \* Experience with Aruba and Cisco networking technologies (switching, wireless, routing). \* Previous experience working for an MSP or in a multi-customer environment is highly desirable. \* Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to handle escalated technical issues. What’s On Offer \* Salary up to £50,000 \* Ongoing training and certification support (Microsoft, Azure, Cisco, Aruba) \* Involvement in varied project work \* Opportunity to progress within a growing MSP \* Supportive and collaborative team culture Location This role is based in Portsmouth, with occasional travel to customer sites when

An exciting opportunity for a Structural Engineer to join a growing team with my client a globally renowned Naval Architects . The Structural Engineer is responsible for providing a skilled contribution to the design work for assigned projects within the company and maintaining the technical requirements and the standard of deliverables required within the discipline. Using your experience to provide support and guidance to colleagues across all disciplines and where appropriate for the coordination and technical supervision of colleagues working within their discipline on a project by project basis. Taking on an active coordination role when required, overseeing a team of engineers and design engineers for assigned projects, whilst also maintaining the primary role. Supporting and developing new ideas, designs and ways of working as part of the company's ongoing investment in R&D and continuous improvement. My client provides complete engineering expertise to the marine industry, from project conception to delivery, operation, and refit. There core competency is engineering, but they have a unique focus on meaningful innovation to enable marine vessels that meet the demands of today's owners and those of the future. They believe that meaningful innovation starts with asking new questions. Responsibilities & tasks include : > Being responsible for engineering design calculations for specific projects. \* Ensuring that classification society and/or national authority standards named in the specification for an assigned project are met. \* Actively managing the quality of project work produced, the appropriate level of detail, the adequate checking prior to release, and the completion of assigned tasks in a timely and transparent manner. \* Liaises with the customer or their representatives, subcontractors & suppliers where appropriate, and with classification societies & national authorities, to ensure that relevant information is available, and queries are answered in a timely fashion. \* Responsible for managing your own workload across multiple projects, following the priorities set and proposing solutions for any conflicting time requirements in coordination with their Discipline Lead. Essential experience required Includes : Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in the marine industry. \*Self-motivation, time planning & management skills to meet agreed targets and deliverables deadlines, including feedback to support in the definition of resource requirements. \* Proven ability to process technical problems and effectively seek out the correct technical solution using sound engineering judgement. \* The ability to produce clear and well-presented drawings, plans and technical reports to a suitable quality and standard. \* Commercial awareness, with the ability to ensure that works are being carried out and completed to an appropriate standard and level of detail, measured against the contracted deliverables and tracked against the agreed budget. Please get in touch with your CV stating rate expectation

Field Service Engineer

Field Service & Commissioning Engineer UK & Global TravelSouthampton Based£40-50k + Benefits + Travel Allowance
Are you an electrically biased engineer who thrives on solving complex problems in real-world environments? Do you enjoy international travel and being hands-on with advanced industrial systems? If so, this could be your next move.
Were looking for a Field Service & Commissioning Engineer to install, commission, and support high-spec OEM process equipment at customer sites across the UK and worldwide. This is a dynamic, customer-facing role combining electrical fault finding, system validation, and technical support with factory-based testing and continuous improvement work.
What youll be doing:
Installing and commissioning specialist process equipment on customer sitesPerforming planned and reactive service, diagnostics, and repairsFault finding on control panels, field wiring, PLC-controlled systems and integrated machinerySupporting FAT and SAT activitiesCalibrating instrumentation and validating system performanceProviding on-site technical support and operator trainingFeeding back technical insights to support ongoing design improvements
What were looking for:
Strong electrical background (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent experience)Experience with industrial control systems (Siemens, Allen-Bradley etc.)Confident fault finding on single/three-phase systems and control circuitsAbility to read electrical schematics and P&IDsExperience in field-based, customer-facing engineering rolesComfortable with UK and international travel (1012 trips per year)
When not travelling, you’ll be expected to work onsite in Southampton, supporting the build, test and validation of these systems.
This role offers real variety, global exposure, and the opportunity to work with advanced heating and process technologies in technically challenging environments.
If youre practical, proactive, and ready to take ownership on site wed love to hear from you.

Senior Computer Systems Engineer

Description

Senior Systems Engineer

Location: Farnborough or Whiteley, with flexibility to work from home dependent on business demands)

Salary: £61,500 - £78,800

The Role:

As a Senior Systems Engineer on a critical national infrastructure programme you will have a full understanding of the principles of systems engineering and prior experience in a similar role accepting and integrating deliveries from suppliers.

Using your experience in Systems Engineering, you will be responsible for working with customers and suppliers to execute Systems Engineering activities across the full lifecycle, including area with focus on Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Systems Engineer with multi-domain expertise, an understanding of business strategy, and experience with enterprise architecture frameworks, including DoDAF, MODAF, and TOGAF. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex systems that align with our business objectives while adhering to industry-standard architecture frameworks. The ideal candidate will understand both technical and strategic aspects, ensuring that system solutions meet technical requirements and support and drive business goals within structured architecture frameworks

Key Responsibilities:

Working with operational stakeholders, technology suppliers and architects to refine system and sub-system requirements and acceptance criteria
Modelling of functional and non-functional requirements and scenarios using MBSE and architectural framework approaches
Modelling operational, business and system designs & behaviours within architectural views
Define and develop requirements, turn them into a feasible solution by proposing an architecture, system and component definition
Develop component and system specifications/descriptions as well as compliance criteria for the system, items, components, hardware and software
Develop functions, systems, items and components to industry security and safety standards, and others as appropriate
Develop and manage requirements at all levels from system, item, components, down to hardware and software level
Define validation plans and ensure compliance through analysis, simulation and/or test (e.g. DO160) as appropriate
Interface Control Documents (ICDs) / Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
Allocation of requirements to lower-level components, conducting technical derivation analysis as required
Managing compliance assessments at system and lower levels
Maintaining the high-level design and overseeing development of lower-level designs
Producing detailed engineering artefacts such as:
High-Level and Low-Level Designs
Compliance Reports
Preparing for and delivering milestone technical reviews and the associated work product deliverables
Technically engage with the supply chain
Work with the systems architects, mechanical systems engineers and system simulation engineers to ensure that the system requirements are achieved
Anticipate and manage transversal technical and business issues, arbitrate between solutions considering all aspects: sustainability, reusability, optimisation, opportunity, schedule, quality, cost, risks, safety and performance
Generate technical reports and presentations, with the ability to present information in a clear and organized manner
Develop specification documents and procedures for new products before launched into manufacturing.
Ensure specification and ensure the production, compliance and test of the components, items and systems.
Develop validation test methods and protocols. Use Aerospace best practices.
Participate in in-depth analysis of test data
Ensure configuration management is in place for the systems and all its components from requirement through to operation
Provide general technical feedback on the design and development of mechanical and electrical sub-systems
Facilitate technical review sessions
Deliver project health status updates
Engage with clients, suppliers, and regulatory bodies to formulate engineering solutions
Recognize technical risks and devise mitigation strategies
Managing the technical backlog and the content of associated releases

What does Leidos need from me?

Extensive experience in the defence, security or other safety and security critical information systems sectors
Strong experience with systems modelling and in associated MBSE tools (e.g. NoMagic Cameo), Architectural Frameworks (e.g. TOGAF) and Languages (e.g. SysML)
Strong knowledge of requirements and user scenario development in both text based and model based approaches
Success in working within mission-critical systems integration programmes
Ability to work with several stakeholders and suppliers, working across organisational boundaries as appropriate
Experience of developing system behavioural diagrams, modelling interfaces and developing models to encapsulate functional & non-functional requirements and designs
Demonstrable successes within the System Engineering environment
Excellent customer facing skills, including being able to ingest large volumes of requirements and information developing clear understanding of customer hot buttons and needs
Understanding designing / delivering systems in a public cloud environment

Desired Attributes:

Positive mindset
Capability to thrive in a multicultural setting
Excellent interpersonal abilities
Meticulous attention to detail
Ability to adhere to deadlines

Desirable

Experience logical development including the specification and validation of safety critical software
Proficiency in RBE tools, e.g. DOORS
Experience in data management role
Proficiency in Multi-domain Modelling/Simulation packages, e.g. MATLAB, Simulink, Simscape, Amesim or other

Clearance Requirements: The successful applicant will be required to hold and maintain UK Security Clearance

What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
•   Contributory Pension Scheme
•   Private Medical Insurance
•   33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
•   Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

• Flexi-Time Working

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

£61,500.00-£78,800.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

#Remote

Senior Systems Engineer

Description

Senior Systems Engineer

Location: Farnborough or Whiteley, with flexibility to work from home dependent on business demands)

Salary: £61,500 - £78,800

The Role:

Key Responsibilities:

Working with operational stakeholders, technology suppliers and architects to refine system and sub-system requirements and acceptance criteria
Modelling of functional and non-functional requirements and scenarios using MBSE and architectural framework approaches
Modelling operational, business and system designs & behaviours within architectural views
Define and develop requirements, turn them into a feasible solution by proposing an architecture, system and component definition
Develop component and system specifications/descriptions as well as compliance criteria for the system, items, components, hardware and software
Develop functions, systems, items and components to industry security and safety standards, and others as appropriate
Develop and manage requirements at all levels from system, item, components, down to hardware and software level
Define validation plans and ensure compliance through analysis, simulation and/or test (e.g. DO160) as appropriate
Interface Control Documents (ICDs) / Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
Allocation of requirements to lower-level components, conducting technical derivation analysis as required
Managing compliance assessments at system and lower levels
Maintaining the high-level design and overseeing development of lower-level designs
Producing detailed engineering artefacts such as:
High-Level and Low-Level Designs
Compliance Reports
Preparing for and delivering milestone technical reviews and the associated work product deliverables
Technically engage with the supply chain
Work with the systems architects, mechanical systems engineers and system simulation engineers to ensure that the system requirements are achieved
Anticipate and manage transversal technical and business issues, arbitrate between solutions considering all aspects: sustainability, reusability, optimisation, opportunity, schedule, quality, cost, risks, safety and performance
Generate technical reports and presentations, with the ability to present information in a clear and organized manner
Develop specification documents and procedures for new products before launched into manufacturing.
Ensure specification and ensure the production, compliance and test of the components, items and systems.
Develop validation test methods and protocols. Use Aerospace best practices.
Participate in in-depth analysis of test data
Ensure configuration management is in place for the systems and all its components from requirement through to operation
Provide general technical feedback on the design and development of mechanical and electrical sub-systems
Facilitate technical review sessions
Deliver project health status updates
Engage with clients, suppliers, and regulatory bodies to formulate engineering solutions
Recognize technical risks and devise mitigation strategies
Managing the technical backlog and the content of associated releases

What does Leidos need from me?

Extensive experience in the defence, security or other safety and security critical information systems sectors
Strong experience with systems modelling and in associated MBSE tools (e.g. NoMagic Cameo), Architectural Frameworks (e.g. TOGAF) and Languages (e.g. SysML)
Strong knowledge of requirements and user scenario development in both text based and model based approaches
Success in working within mission-critical systems integration programmes
Ability to work with several stakeholders and suppliers, working across organisational boundaries as appropriate
Experience of developing system behavioural diagrams, modelling interfaces and developing models to encapsulate functional & non-functional requirements and designs
Demonstrable successes within the System Engineering environment
Excellent customer facing skills, including being able to ingest large volumes of requirements and information developing clear understanding of customer hot buttons and needs
Understanding designing / delivering systems in a public cloud environment

Desired Attributes:

Positive mindset
Capability to thrive in a multicultural setting
Excellent interpersonal abilities
Meticulous attention to detail
Ability to adhere to deadlines

Desirable

Experience logical development including the specification and validation of safety critical software
Proficiency in RBE tools, e.g. DOORS
Experience in data management role
Proficiency in Multi-domain Modelling/Simulation packages, e.g. MATLAB, Simulink, Simscape, Amesim or other

Clearance Requirements: The successful applicant will be required to hold and maintain UK Security Clearance

• Flexi-Time Working

Commitment to Diversity:

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

What Makes Us Different:

Original Posting:

Pay Range:

£61,500.00-£78,800.00

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Safety Systems Engineer

Our client is a highly innovative engineering organisation delivering complex, safety-critical projects within a regulated environment. This is an opportunity to work on challenging, multidisciplinary programmes across the full engineering lifecycle.We are seeking an experienced Safety Systems Engineer to deliver functional and system safety across a portfolio of complex engineering projects. This role will play a key part in ensuring robust safety processes, compliance, and assurance throughout the full engineering lifecycle.Safety Systems EngineerPermanent£40,000 - £50,000Portsmouth We are seeking an experienced Safety Systems Engineer to deliver functional and system safety across a portfolio of complex engineering projects. This role will play a key part in ensuring robust safety processes, compliance, and assurance throughout the full engineering lifecycle.Responsibilities

Deliver system and functional safety across multiple concurrent, safety-critical engineering projects
Develop and maintain Safety Management Plans, safety cases, and assurance documentation
Lead hazard identification and risk analysis activities (HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA) and manage hazard logs
Ensure safety requirements traceability through design, verification, validation, and evidence generation
Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and support safety reviews, audits, and regulatory engagement

Essential Skills and Experience

Degree in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
Familiarity with safety standards such as Def Stan, IEC 61508, or MIL-STD frameworks
Proven experience in safety engineering within defence or safety-critical environments
Experience producing safety cases, hazard analysis, and risk assessments

Benefits:

Private healthcare
Life assurance
Professional development
Pension contribution

IT Support Engineer

Spectrum IT Recruitment

We are working alongside a vibrant digital agency who provide a range of software, hardware, and hosting solutions to clients across the UK. They have been going through a period of rapid growth and have a large ongoing demand for continued support services. The role of IT Support engineer is a varied you will be providing technical support via email, phone or face to face on a client site, you will experience a of diverse technology stack where no two days will be the same.

Key Skills

Full UK driving licence
Customer service experience, Able to provide a high standard of customer service
Knowledge of Microsoft server and desktop operating systems
Basic networks diagnostics and troubleshooting skills
Have commercial experience working with Azure
Remote access VPN Setup
Experience with Microsoft office 365 administration
Exemplary telephone manner

Beneficial skills

Microsoft certifications
Knowledge of VMWare & Hyper-V deployment
WAN, LAN, WLAN, NAT, Firewalls
MS Exchange (Apply online only) administration
Previous experience working in an agency or MSP
Telephony administration exposure.

If you are interested in this role and have the skills required, please contact (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed).

Please note this role is office based and candidates must be able to commute to the office on a daily basis and occasional travel to customer sites as required by their employer.

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

3rd Line Support Engineer

Tailor Made Technologies

3rd Line IT Service Desk Engineer

Whiteley

Full-Time, Permanent

Are you an experienced IT professional looking for your next challenge We re on the lookout for a talented 3rd Line IT Engineer to join our growing vibrant and collaborative Service Desk team. You ll be working alongside a close-knit group of four skilled Engineers who are passionate about delivering exceptional support and solving problems together and independently.

As a member of our team, you ll have the opportunity to mentor and guide Junior Engineers, helping them grow while making a real impact on the team s success. We re all about fostering a supportive environment, and we fully invest in your growth with tailored training, progression plans, and plenty of opportunities to advance your career.

While you ll be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, we re committed to giving you the tools and support you need to thrive. As part of the role, there is an on-call rotation once a month.

If you re ready to bring your expertise to a place that values your growth and development, we d love to hear from you!

Benefits of working for Tailor Made Technologies:

A competitive salary.
Training opportunities set out with a clear training structure.
Progressive working environment with access to voice your opinions to decision makers.
25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Your birthday off.
Flexi health plan cover and access to a range of Health Benefits.
IT Purchasing Scheme.
Company Pension.
An active Social Committee who plans monthly competitions and events.
A brilliant breakout room with free breakfast and a pool table.

Join a Trusted Partner for Transformative Managed Technology.

Experts in Managed IT, Cyber Security and Communications solutions, Tailor Made Technologies (TMT) is on a mission to help small and medium-sized enterprises leverage business technology to achieve their goals.

Partnership-focused with a deep and deliberate understanding of customers strategic goals, our in-house teams tailor our services to suit every client s unique requirement and drive business growth.

Through comprehensive offerings, broad technical knowledge and excellent customer service, we ensure your business-critical IT and Communications systems work seamlessly in the background, unleashing you to fulfil your targets.

Duties and Responsibilities of our 3rd Line IT Service Desk Engineer:

Advanced Technical Support: Provide expert-level technical support to address complex issues escalated from lower tiers (1st and 2nd line support). This may involve troubleshooting hardware, software, and network-related problems.
Incident Management: Take ownership of escalated incidents, ensuring they are resolved efficiently and effectively within agreed-upon service level agreements.
Problem Management: Identify underlying root causes of recurring incidents and implement long-term solutions to prevent their recurrence. Conduct thorough root cause analysis and document findings for future reference.
Change Management: Assess and implement changes to IT systems and infrastructure, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
Technical Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation.
Customer Support: Interface with external vendors and third-party service providers to resolve technical issues and procure necessary hardware or software.
Training and Mentoring: Provide guidance and support to Junior Engineers and support staff.
On Call: There is an expectation to be on call once a month.

Your Previous Experience:

Microsoft Windows desktop and server configuration and support experience.
Microsoft Exchange On Prem and Online configuration and support experience.
Terminal server environment configuration and support experience (Citrix, AVD, RDS).
Active Directory configuration and administration.
Strong knowledge and understanding of Group Policy.
Strong general networking skills (CLI, Subnetting, NAT).
Good understanding of DNS.
Router configuration and support experience (Cisco, HP, Draytek).
Firewall configuration and support experience (Watchguard, SonicWALL).
HP ProLiant and Dell PowerEdge Server Hardware support experience.
VMware and Hyper V support experience (VCP an advantage).
Storage technologies (NAS, NetApps, Synology).
Strong understanding of Office 365.
Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure.
Strong understanding of Microsoft Intune.
Strong understanding of SSL Certificates.

Essential Skills:

Excellent communication skills.
Organisational skills.
Results driven with a proven track record.
Team player.
Self-motivated and proactive.
Ability to be resilient and to work under pressure.

Apply today.

Lead Software Engineer

Spectrum IT Recruitment

We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to drive the design, development, and delivery of embedded software and algorithms for advanced touch sensing products. You will lead technical direction, mentor engineers, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions throughout the full software lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end development of embedded firmware and algorithms Define software architecture and key technical decisions Manage project delivery, ensuring timelines, quality, and requirements are met Mentor and support engineers across the team Drive Agile/SCRUM processes (sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) Collaborate with hardware, IC, and application teams Manage technical risks and dependencies Support customer integration with hardware and host systemsTechnical Skills Strong embedded C development (assembler desirable) Experience with embedded systems debugging and low-level drivers Algorithm development and data analysis (Python, MATLAB or similar) Knowledge of software architecture and system design Familiarity with version control (Git/SVN) and development tools Understanding of DSP or image processing (desirable)Requirements Degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar 7+ years' experience in software/firmware development 2+ years in a technical leadership or mentoring role Proven delivery of complex, cross-functional projects Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skillsSpectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

IT Apprentice

Oaklands Catholic School

Job Title: IT Apprentice

Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire

Salary: 16,000 - 18,000 per annum FTE

Job Type: Apprenticheship, Full time, 52 weeks per year

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 08.30am-16.30pm and Friday 08.00am to 15.30pm (unpaid lunch break of 30 mins each day)

The Governors are seeking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic IT Apprentice to join our IT team.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about technology, eager to learn, and looking to begin a career in IT support, networking, and systems administration. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced IT professionals, gaining hands on experience while completing a recognised IT qualification.

If you are a Catholic, you will understand the distinctiveness of Catholic schools such as Oaklands and this will be attractive to you. You do not have to be a Catholic to work at Oaklands; the Governors welcome applications from candidates of differing faith backgrounds or none who can be supportive of the school ethos.

The principal responsibilities of the IT Apprentice are:

IT Support & Troubleshooting:

Provide first-line technical support to staff and students
Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network issues
Log, update, and monitor support tickets using the IT service helpdesk system
Set up new user accounts and manage access permissions under supervision

Device & Equipment Management:

Assist with the installation, configuration, and maintenance of desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and peripherals
Help manage asset inventories of IT equipment
Perform routine maintenance, including software updates and hardware checks

Network & Systems Support:

Support the team with basic network monitoring and troubleshooting
Assist in maintaining servers, backup systems, and cloud-based services (e.g., Microsoft 365)
Follow IT security procedures and help identify potential risks

Technical Projects:

Work on IT improvement projects such as device rollouts, software deployments, and system upgrades
Participate in the setup of classrooms, meeting rooms, main hall or office spaces with AV and IT equipment
Routine maintenance of IT equipment, AV equipment (projector filters and lamps)

Other Key aspects of the role involve:

Marketing & Communications Support
Infrastructure & Systems Maintenance
Learning & Development
Other Responsibilities

About you:

Essential:

4 GCSEs (or equivalent) 5-9 and above (including Maths and English)
Ability to work in sympathy with the ethos of the school
Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to relate well to children and adults
Some knowledge of Windows 11 Systems
Some knowledge of Microsoft O365 packages (Outlook, Word, Powerpoint etc.)
Demonstrate the ability to think logically and take a methodical approach to problem solving
Demonstrate the ability to organise work-load, prioritising and scheduling tasks
Displays commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people
Excellent communication skills
A real interest and enthusiasm for working with technology
A desire to progress within the IT industry
Confidence
Strong commitment to team-working and partnership
The ability to commit to complete a long period of study (a Level 3 apprenticeship will typically take 18 months to complete)

The following would be desirable:

Knowledge of wider IT systems and software
Familiarity with basic Networking
Basic knowledge on Powershell
Experience on building/imaging computers
Ability to use relevant equipment / resources and technology
A level education or beyond
Willingness to train as Fire Warden/First aider

The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not restrictive and the post-holder will be required to undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the line manager.

Additional Information:

Please note all staff will be required to complete and obtain a clear Enhanced DBS and 3 pieces of original ID for this process must be produced.

All applicants for this position must evidence Right to Work.

Closing Date: Sunday 26th April 2026 5pm

Interviews: Week commencing 27th April 2026

Please note that once you have applied for the role you will be sent an email with an application form to fill in.

This form will need to be fully completed and returned for your application to be considered.

Please click the APPLY to submit your application for this role and you will be sent an email with application forms to complete.

Candidates with previous job titles and experience of; IT Apprentice, ICT Apprentice, Apprentice, IT Junior, ICT Junior, Junior IT, Junior ICT, IT Service Desk, IT Technician, IT Support Advisor, IT Support, 1st Line Support, 2nd Line IT Support, IT Desktop Support Technician, MS Office, will also be considered for this role.

Senior Systems Engineer

A global organisation is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis to work at their site in Fareham.

Working in a high technology environment the Senior Systems Engineer will be responsible for shaping the architecture and technical direction of the client s portfolio of products. The selected candidate will work very closely with Product and Project Management to turn new concepts and customer driven features into clear, actionable specifications that guide development from the very start.

Key responsibilities include:

Working as part of a small team of Technical Leaders across all product disciplines
Working closely with Product and Project Managers to provide technical insight at the early stage of projects
Providing expertise to both NPI and initiative-based projects
Creating product specifications to ensure new features, standards and compliance requirements are captured at the outset of projects
Using systems engineering / architecture knowledge to ensure the coordinated introduction of features across multiple product development streams
Evaluating emerging technologies, monitoring competitive trends, and identifying both risks and opportunities that inform long-term system development

About You:

In order to be considered for this position candidates need to have proven systems engineering / systems architecture experience gained from an engineering environment. In addition to this candidates need to have demonstrable experience working cross functionally to deliver complex NPI projects as well as a solid grasp on modern requirement management and definition principles.

It would be advantageous to have knowledge / experience in any of the following areas:

Working across network systems, software solutions or embedded hardware products
Communication networks such as CAN, Ethernet, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth etc.
A formal qualification in Software Engineering, Electronics Engineering or Systems Engineering or a closely related subject

Benefits include: 33 days holiday, company pension up to 9%, private healthcare, life insurance, discretionary annual bonus, and electric car scheme.

Hybrid Working One day from home per week

Electronic Systems Engineer

Location: Fareham (on-site with hybrid flexibility)
Contract: Permanent, full-time

Who We Are & What’s on Offer

Join a fast-growing aerospace SME working on cutting-edge autonomous aircraft for defence, logistics, and humanitarian missions.

We’re expanding our engineering team with two hires across seniority levels to support next-generation UAV platforms.

What You’ll Work On

As an Electronic Systems Engineer/ Lead, you’ll design and develop avionics and embedded electronic systems for fixed-wing autonomous aircraft. Work includes system architecture, PCB/electronics design, testing, and integration across flight-critical systems. Lead-level candidates will also set technical direction and guide engineers.

Avionics & embedded system design for UAV platforms
Electronic hardware development (schematics, PCB, component selection)
Prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting
Support flight tests, system integration & manufacturing
Compliance with aerospace/defence standards (DO-160, DO-254, SORA)
Cross-functional collaboration with software, mechanical, and systems teams
Lead role: technical ownership, roadmap planning, mentoring, supplier engagement

What You’ll Bring

STEM degree
Experience in electronics, embedded systems, or avionics
PCB design & schematic capture (Altium preferred)
Understanding of EMC/EMI, multilayer boards & high-reliability design
Practical prototyping skills
Bonus: C/C++ for microcontrollers (STM32), Python, UAV/flight test exposure

Why Join?

Exciting growth phase
Real impact on next-gen aerospace systems
Mix of hands-on engineering and high-level design
Local SME with agility, innovation, and visibility

What’s my next step?

If you’re interested in the above role, click apply and make an impact.

Senior IT Support / Security

Senior IT Support Engineer (Cybersecurity focus) required to support, manage, and enhance my clients IT infrastructure while maintaining a strong cybersecurity posture. The role combines hands-on systems engineering with leadership in security, compliance, and technical projects, working closely with stakeholders across the company.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the support, optimisation, and integration of enterprise IT systems.
Develop and deliver cybersecurity initiatives, including Cyber Essentials certification.
Manage security platforms such as identity management and endpoint protection tools.
Conduct vulnerability management, penetration testing, and incident response planning.
Drive technical projects from planning through to delivery and review.
Contribute to IT strategy, standards, documentation, and change control processes.
Support continuous improvement and adoption of best-practice frameworks (ITIL, Prince2).

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven experience in cybersecurity engineering.
Strong knowledge of enterprise and cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft 365 (Defender, Intune, IAM, Compliance).
Demonstrable project management experience ideally (eg Prince2).
Experience with compliance frameworks such as Cyber Essentials and audit processes.
ITIL qualification or experience working within the ITIL framework.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Application Duty Technician

ROLE TITLE: Application Duty Technician
LOCATION: Hursley 5 days per week
ASSIGNMENT LENGTH: 12 Months

Salary: 48,000 per annum

CLEARANCE:
The ideal candidate will have active SC Clearance to be considered

We are actively looking to secure a Application Duty Technician to join Experis.

Experis Consultancy is a Global entity with a well-established team with over 1000 consultants on assignment across 20 clients globally. Our UK operation is growing and has very aggressive plans for expansion over the coming years. We form part of the Manpower group of companies that turn over $20 billion a year collectively.
Experis UK have partnerships with major clients across the UK spanning multiple industries; our approach is a very personal one, with both our clients and our own employees. We are passionate about training, technology and career development.

Job Purpose/The Role:

Application Support providing Level 2/3 Support on a one-of-a-kind National Critical Infrastructure system working closely with the client, third parties and delivery teams to ensure 99.99% SLA. Working in Live Service, the role provides plenty of variation but at its core will see the applicant working to resolve user incidents from problem diagnosis through to subsequent restoration of Service/implementation of fix.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Duty Technician to support and maintain critical IT services within a complex enterprise environment. This is a hands?on, operational role focused on incident resolution, transaction tracing, service stability, and stakeholder collaboration, working closely with internal teams, suppliers, and third?party partners.
The successful candidate will act as a technical escalation point, leading troubleshooting efforts, supporting service operations, and onboarding new clients onto supported solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor, support, and maintain live services, ensuring availability and performance
Perform transaction tracing to diagnose application, network, or connectivity issues
Manage incident and problem resolution through to closure, following ITIL processes
Lead and coordinate technical troubleshooting calls with internal teams and third?party suppliers
Work within ServiceNow (SNOW) to log, update, and manage incidents, problems, and requests
Produce and contribute to service and incident reporting, including root cause analysis
Collaborate with suppliers and service partners to resolve complex technical issues
Support the onboarding of new clients onto supported solutions
Participate in issue resolution sessions and contribute to continuous service improvement
Ensure adherence to operational processes, security standards, and service KPIs

Essential Skills & Experience

Strong experience with monitoring and incident management tools, including:
- Netcool
- ServiceNow (SNOW)
- SolarWinds
Solid scripting and data skills, including:
- PowerShell
- SQL
- Oracle
Enterprise Networking expertise, including:
- VLANs
- Firewalls
- Packet filtering rules
- IPSec VPNs
Wide Area Networking (WAN) knowledge, including:
- BGP
- SD-WAN
Strong understanding of Web Proxy infrastructure and internet access patterns, including:
- Proxy servers
- SSL/TLS decryption
- Web applications
Proven troubleshooting expertise, with confidence leading incident resolution calls
Comfortable working with external suppliers to resolve connectivity and service issues
Strong communication skills and ability to operate in high?pressure environments

Desirable Skills

Experience with AIX
Exposure to AWS, particularly:
- EC2
- VPC

Working Style & Attributes

Calm, structured, and methodical approach to issue resolution
Proactive mindset with a focus on service improvement
Comfortable operating as part of a rota or duty function (if applicable)
Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
Willingness to take ownership and drive issues to resolution

Fire and Security Engineer

Fire & Security Engineer - Southampton
Salary: 38,000 - 45,000 Service & Installation Role

We’re recruiting an experienced Fire & Security Engineer to join a well-established and respected company in Southampton. Known for delivering high-quality projects across commercial and residential sites, this company values its engineers and provides a professional, supportive, and team-focused environment with ongoing training and development opportunities.

This is a hands-on service and installation role, giving you the chance to work across a range of systems, including fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms, and access control. You will be responsible for installing new systems, servicing and maintaining existing installations, troubleshooting faults, and ensuring all work meets industry standards and client requirements.

The role includes:

Installing fire and security systems across commercial and residential projects
Servicing, maintaining, and fault-finding on existing systems
Ensuring compliance with fire and security regulations and client standards
Working within a skilled and supportive team

What they’re looking for:

Proven experience in fire and security system installation and service
Strong technical knowledge of fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms, and access control
Reliable, professional, and self-motivated
Good communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team

Why this role stands out:

Competitive salary 38k- 45k DOE
Mix of service and installation work for variety and career development
Supportive management and structured projects
Ongoing training and clear progression opportunities
Stable company with long-term projects

This role is ideal for a Fire & Security Engineer looking for a varied, hands-on position with a company that values quality work, supports its engineers, and offers long-term career progression in Southampton.

YOU MAY BE A; Fire & Security Engineer, Fire Alarm Engineer, Fire Alarm Technician, Fire and Security Technician, Fire Alarm Service Engineer, Service Engineer, Intruder Service Engineer, Security Engineer, Intruder Alarm Engineer, Fire Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Maintenance Electrician, Electrician

INDAV

Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester (Bognor Regis)

£35,000 - £38,000 per annum
Average uncapped bonus of £5,800 per annum (with potential to earn more)
5 days a week
Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme – T&C’s Apply

Here at Halfords Garage Services, we’re looking for a skilled Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester to join our new Fusion Centre - upgraded with the latest facilities to lead the way in providing a first-class customer experience and a great working environment.

If you’re an experienced mechanic with a passion for delivering excellent customer experience and keeping vehicles safe on the road, we want to hear from you.

As a Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester, you’ll carry out MOT tests to DVSA standards and complete a wide range of vehicle maintenance and repair work. From advanced diagnostics & repairs to routine services, you’ll ensure every job is done to the highest standard.

Drive your career forward at Halfords, the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business, offering excellent training & development opportunities, a wide range of benefits and an uncapped bonus scheme.

Benefits Include:

5.6 weeks’ annual leave
Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most our Halfords products in our retail stores
Discounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more
Family & Friends Discount Events
Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme
Financial planning support via Wagestream - access up to 30% of your salary in advance
GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day
Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares
Health Cash Plan – to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs
Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

You will be given every opportunity to progress your career at Halfords. Access to hybrid training and IMI approved continuous development will be fully supported.

Skills and experience

Level 3 qualified in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent qualification or experience)
Valid MOT Testing Licence
Full drivers licence with less than 9 points

Why Halfords?

We’re in an exciting chapter – rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We’re the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move.

Not sure you meet all the criteria? We’d encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We’re an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

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Frequently asked questions

Portsmouth offers a variety of Systems Engineer positions ranging from junior to senior levels, including roles focused on network infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity, and systems administration.

While requirements vary by employer, common certifications like Cisco's CCNA, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, and CompTIA Security+ can enhance your chances of securing a Systems Engineer job in Portsmouth.

Yes, Haystack features both on-site and remote Systems Engineer positions in Portsmouth, allowing flexibility based on your preferences and employer needs.

The average salary for Systems Engineers in Portsmouth typically ranges from £35,000 to £55,000 per year, depending on experience, specialization, and the size of the company.

To improve your chances, ensure your CV is up-to-date and tailored to Systems Engineer roles, highlight relevant skills and certifications, use Haystack’s job alerts to stay informed, and prepare thoroughly for technical interviews.