At a Glance
- Tasks: Support secure military systems and resolve complex incidents while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Company: Join a mission-driven organisation focused on sustainability and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, potential for extension, and opportunity to work on impactful projects.
- Other info: Ideal for those with a background in secure environments and a passion for problem-solving.
- Why this job: Make a difference in national security while developing your technical skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with SharePoint, VMWare, and strong scripting skills required.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 130000 £ per year.
Location: Portsmouth
Duration: Until 31/12/2026 with possible extension
Rate: Up to £500 per day via an approved umbrella company
Must be willing and eligible to go through the DV Clearance process
Our purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As a Senior Core Applications Engineer, you will play a vital role in supporting our client's secure military systems, directly contributing to this mission.
What you'll be doing:
- Managing and resolving escalated incidents on complex, secure systems, often remotely from 2nd line teams
- Delivering infrastructure development, testing upgrades, patches, and deploying new software solutions
- Owning problems and incidents, providing dependable support and solutions
- Contributing to exciting project work, especially if you are a subject matter expert in key technologies
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure system stability and security
What you'll bring:
- Proven experience with SharePoint (server management, permissions, application integration)
- Knowledge of VMWare Horizon View VDI and vSphere virtualization
- Strong scripting skills, particularly PowerShell
- Experience with Microsoft Server 2016/2022, Hyper‑V, and Exchange 2016
- Familiarity with Group Policy management and Microsoft Skype Server
- A broad technical skill set with the ability to adapt and specialise in areas of expertise
- Dependability, problem ownership, and a proactive approach to support
Ideal candidates will also have:
- Experience working within secure, military or government environments
- A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills
Qualifications:
- Relevant certifications in Microsoft, VMware, or security are advantageous
- A background supporting secure, mission‑critical systems
Join our client's team and help build a safer, more sustainable future. If you're a dedicated support professional with a broad technical background and a passion for solving complex problems, we want to hear from you!
