Principal Infrastructure & IT Services Analyst
Listed on 2026-07-31
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IT/Tech
Systems Administrator, Systems Engineer, IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity
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Bristol, GB, BS16 1EJ
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Job Title:
Principal Infrastructure and Information Technology Services Analyst
Location:
Stoke Gifford, Bristol
Compensation: £44,600 - £55,800 Depending on Experience + Benefits
Role Type:
Full time / Permanent
Role
At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Principal Infrastructure and Information Technology Services Analyst at our Babcock Technology Centre site.
The roleAs a Principal Infrastructure and Information Technology Services Analyst, you’ll be a recognised technical expert within a specialist infrastructure team supporting mission-critical information technology systems used across Ministry of Defence environments. You'll play a pivotal role in maintaining the availability, security and performance of essential infrastructure services that support national security operations.
Day-to-day, you’ll have an opportunity to work at the forefront of defence technology, providing expertise across enterprise infrastructure, virtualisation, networking, server platforms, application services and secure digital environments. Your work will directly contribute to the reliability of systems that matter, while giving you the opportunity to expand your technical leadership, influence strategic decisions and develop your career within a world-leading defence, aerospace and engineering organisation.
- Supporting and maintaining critical infrastructure applications, platforms and information technology services.
- Managing and monitoring server, storage, virtualisation and network environments to maximise availability and resilience.
- Installing, configuring and upgrading infrastructure hardware, software and enterprise applications.
- Troubleshooting complex technical issues and implementing improvements to enhance service performance and reliability.
- Acting as a technical subject matter expert, providing guidance and expertise across infrastructure technologies and operational support activities.
This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based on site at Babcock Technology Centre. Travel to other Babcock and customer sites will be expected.
Essential experience of the Principal Infrastructure and Information Technology Services Analyst- Experience supporting infrastructure applications and services within complex, high-availability environments.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise technologies including Microsoft Exchange, Skype for Business, Solar Winds and Systems Centre Configuration Manager.
- Experience building, supporting and upgrading server hardware and infrastructure platforms.
- Proven experience supporting VMware virtualisation, Windows Server environments, networking and firewall technologies.
- Experience supporting Linux operating systems and managing infrastructure monitoring, auditing and operational support activities.
- Professional certifications in Infrastructure, Microsoft, VMware, Networking or related technologies - Desirable
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance for this role.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - ().
What we offer- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
- Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva Digi Care+
- Employee shopping savings portal
- Payment of Professional Fees
- Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
- Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
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