Graduate Platform Engineer

Overview

Your Impact:
Start your career in engineering at the heart of national security and digital innovation with Leonardo UK. As a Graduate Platform Engineering Technician you will solve customer problems in an agile, innovative, and team‑centric manner, ensuring critical systems remain reliable, secure, and ready to support missions that matter.

• Deploy, configure, and patch Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Support platform health checks, monitoring, and basic troubleshooting.
• Maintain and update technical documentation and work instructions.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to deliver small technical projects and service improvements.
• Contribute to change control and configuration management processes.
• Provide technical support to field teams and end‑users under guidance from more experienced colleagues.

• Minimum 2:2 Bachelor’s or Integrated Master’s degree, or higher degree (MSc/PhD) in a STEM related subject including Cyber Security.
• Foundation in IT systems such as Windows operating systems and basic networking.
• Enthusiasm for learning and applying new technologies.
• Methodical approach to problem‑solving with attention to process and detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow established engineering procedures.

• Windows/Linux operating systems
• Basic networking principles
• Understanding of cyber security concepts
• Awareness of ITIL or service management practices

• Hands‑on experience with patching tools, antivirus, or endpoint security
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
• Knowledge of scripting or automation basics (Power Shell, Bash, Python)
• ITIL Foundation certification

Subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Additional Personnel Security Controls (National Security Vetting) may apply, including the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

Based at one of our UK sites, Bristol, with hybrid/custom working options where appropriate.

• Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
• Award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks.
• Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and Linked In Learning.
• Flexible benefits up to £500 annually on private healthcare, lifestyle discounts, and gym memberships.
• Flexible hours with hybrid working options.

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