At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and maintain advanced technical systems in defence environments, both on-site and remotely.
- Company: Join a leading tech firm focused on secure environments and innovative solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, travel opportunities, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of technology, making a real difference in critical scenarios.
- Qualifications: Experience with IT infrastructure and troubleshooting complex systems is essential.
Location: Woking (with some travel)
Salary: Competitive + benefits
We're looking for a Field Service Engineer to support and maintain advanced technical systems across secure and defence environments in the UK and internationally. This is a hands-on role working at the forefront of complex systems, combining elements of IT infrastructure, networking, and electronic warfare technology.
The Role
You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality technical support to customers, both on-site and remotely. This will include maintaining, repairing, and upgrading systems, supporting live environments, and ensuring equipment performs reliably in critical scenarios.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out on-site maintenance, upgrades, and repairs of complex systems
- Support customer environments during exercises, trials, and deployments
- Provide 1st/2nd line remote support for technical issues
- Install, configure, and maintain IT infrastructure (Windows Server, virtualisation, networks)
- Diagnose faults and perform root cause analysis on hardware and systems
- Support system acceptance, testing, and training activities
- Participate in an on-call rota for urgent support requirements
What We're Looking For
- Experience supporting technical systems in defence or secure environments
- Background in electronic warfare, RF systems, or similar technologies
- Strong understanding of IT infrastructure (servers, networks, virtualisation)
- Experience working with Windows/Linux environments
- Knowledge of LAN/WAN/VLAN networking and firewalls
- Ability to troubleshoot complex systems and perform hardware diagnostics
- Awareness of working in highly regulated, safety-critical environments
Desirable
- Military background (e.g. signals, communications, EW)
- Knowledge of cryptographic systems
- Experience with MoD environments and processes
Other Requirements
- Full UK driving licence
- Willingness to travel on occasion
- Eligibility for DV clearance (UK nationals only)
Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Field Service Engineer employer: Sanderson Government and Defence
As a Field Service Engineer with us, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to supporting advanced technical systems in defence and secure environments. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that values diversity and inclusion, offering competitive salaries and benefits alongside opportunities for professional growth and development. Located in Woking, you will enjoy the unique advantage of working at the forefront of technology while contributing to critical missions both in the UK and internationally.
Contact Details:
Sanderson Government and Defence Recruitment Team
