Graduate Platform Engineer

Job Description

Do you want to start your career in engineering at the heart of national security and digital innovation? At Leonardo, our Platform Engineering Technicians are problem‑solvers who ensure critical systems remain reliable, secure, and ready to support missions that matter.

Your work at Leonardo UK will see you take the lead in solving customer problems in an agile, innovative and team‑centric manner. The role may involve a blended hybrid working model, with a mixture of working from home and working on site at one of our Leonardo offices to ensure close collaboration with the wider team and with our customers.

• Assist with the deployment, configuration, and patching of 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.

• A minimum of a 2‑2 Bachelors/Integrated Master’s degree, or a higher degree, such as an MSc or PhD in a STEM‑related subject including Cyber Security.
• A foundation in IT systems – such as Windows operating systems and basic networking.
• An enthusiasm for learning and applying new technologies.
• A 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

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Additional Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, potentially requiring eligibility for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

This role can be based at one of our UK sites in Bristol, with hybrid/custom working options where appropriate.

Contract type:
Permanent. Hybrid working:
Onsite.

• Time to Recharge – Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
• Secure your Future – Award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters – Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks.
• Never Stop Learning – Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and Linked In Learning.
• Tailored Perks – Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits such as private healthcare, lifestyle discounts, and gym memberships.
• Flexible Working – Flexible hours with hybrid working options.