Infrastructure Engineer

Job title: Infrastructure Engineers Location: Belfast Salary: £36,408, plus a Specialist Role Payment of between £4,000 and £9,812, dependent on your skills assessed during the interview.Flexible Working: This role is primarily office-based, with most of the work undertaken in the office and a small proportion of time working outside of the office. We offer flexible working hours, including options for compressed and part-time shifts. While working from home isn’t guaranteed, it might be possible on occasion, based on personal and business needs.About Us MI5 keeps the country safe from serious threats like terrorism and attempts by states to harm the UK, its people, and way of life. We carry out investigations by obtaining, analysing, and assessing intelligence, and then work with a range of partners, including MI6 and GCHQ, to disrupt these threats. Through our protective security arm, we provide advice and guidance to government, businesses, and other organisations, about how to keep themselves safe. A role in MI5 means you’ll do unique and challenging work in a supportive and encouraging environment, making a real difference to UK national security.The Role Our Infrastructure Engineers play a crucial role in maintaining our critical IT systems. We’re seeking enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals from all backgrounds to join our team. If you have technical skills and a passion for staying current with technology, this could be the role for you. You’ll be involved in a variety of tasks, from deploying mobile devices and laptops to supporting critical systems, including IT moves, adds, and changes involving desktop PCs and peripherals. You’ll face diverse challenges that are essential to our mission.Initially, you’ll work alongside a deputy until you’re fully up to speed. Your responsibilities will include system management and maintenance, ensuring systems are up to date, and participating in business technology and system projects. Once you’re fully settled in and have a thorough understanding of the role and the organisation, there will be opportunities to focus on a specific technical area.Your role will also involve essential tasks related to moving and handling of equipment. You’ll be responsible for performing numerous desks moves, replacing desktops, and reconfiguring desks. This includes patching IT systems under user desks and occasionally lifting floors to run cables. Given the physical nature of these tasks, candidates should be physically fit and capable of lifting and moving equipment safely.In addition to collaborating with colleagues who share your passion for technology, you’ll build relationships with internal and external industry partners to ensure our infrastructure remains fit for purpose in an ever-evolving tech landscape. While we don’t expect you to know everything on day one, having some experience in these areas will be beneficial. We’ll provide comprehensive training and support to help you succeed.About You Are you passionate about IT and technology? Do you thrive in vibrant environments and love learning new skills? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!Whether you have a background in STEM, experience in a small company with end-to-end product exposure, or simply a passion for IT and technology, this role could be perfect for you. You only need one qualification: GCSE grade 4/C or above, or an equivalent Level 2 qualification in Maths. No other specific qualifications or deep technical background are required. You might have a background in STEM, experience in working in a small company with exposure to end-to-end products, or simply a passion for IT and technology. If you’re enthusiastic, self-motivated, and eager to learn, you’ll thrive in this role. You should be able to absorb technical information, apply it practically, and explain IT issues to both technical and non-technical audiences. You’ll be a great team mate, eager to contribute and share knowledge. With a positive and proactive approach to problem-solving, you’ll consistently seek opportunities for improvement and growth. This will allow you to put your knowledge and skills to use in an environment that welcomes fresh ideas and new ways of thinking.Training and Development When you join us, we’ll start with an induction to familiarise you with our organisation and your team. Our comprehensive training will ensure you feel confident in your role. And you’ll be welcomed into an inclusive, supportive environment that values open minds and attitudes, enabling you to make a significant impact on a national scale. From day one, you’ll be empowered to drive your career with access to plenty of development opportunities, both internally and externally, to help you thrive as part of our world-class engineering team.We aim to develop your knowledge through exposure and using the right technologies for the problem. So, you’ll get experience of a wide variety of tech tools and programming lang

Location: Plymouth, GB

Posted Date: 6/7/2025