Senior IT/ICT Engineer
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About the Role
BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Senior IT/ICT Engineer to design, implement, and manage data center, telecommunications, and ICT systems. The role requires 8+ years of experience, expertise in data center technologies, telco systems, and cloud platforms.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and design comprehensive IT/ICT solutions, including data center infrastructure, network architecture, and telecommunication systems
- Create detailed technical blueprints, diagrams, and documentation for new and existing infrastructure
- Lead the end to end implementation of IT/ICT projects, including system integration, configuration, and testing
- Oversee deployments in data centers and telecommunications environments, ensuring minimal downtime
- Architect and manage data center infrastructure, including compute, storage, and network components
- Optimize performance and reliability through advanced virtualization, automation, and monitoring techniques
- Design and implement telco solutions, including WAN, SD WAN, MPLS, and advanced carrier grade networks
- Develop enterprise ICT solutions, such as unified communications, enterprise collaboration tools, and cloud integrations
- Manage complex projects involving multi vendor systems, cross functional teams and sub contractors
- Provide mentorship and training to junior engineers and team members
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in IT/ICT engineering, with significant exposure to design and implementation in data center and telco environments
- Proficiency in data center technologies (servers, storage, virtualization), telecommunications systems (WAN, SD WAN, MPLS), and ICT platforms (UCaaS, enterprise applications)
- Strong hands on experience with hybrid cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, and GCP
- Expertise in networking protocols, infrastructure design, and network security solutions
- Familiarity with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform) and containerization platforms (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Certifications in relevant domains (e.g., CCNP, VMware VCP, ITIL, or PMP) are highly desirable
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Role Overview
- We are seeking an experienced and innovative Senior IT/ICT Engineer with a strong background in the design, implementation, and management of data center, telecommunications, and ICT systems.
- The ideal candidate will have expertise in both operational and strategic roles, focusing on creating scalable, secure, and cutting edge solutions for enterprise and telecommunications environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design & Architecture: Develop and design comprehensive IT/ICT solutions, including data center infrastructure, network architecture, and telecommunication systems.
- Create detailed technical blueprints, diagrams, and documentation for new and existing infrastructure.
- Ensure that designs align with business goals, scalability, and industry best practices.
- Implementation & Deployment: Lead the end to end implementation of IT/ICT projects, including system integration, configuration, and testing.
- Oversee deployments in data centers and telecommunications environments, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Provide technical leadership during rollouts, migrations, and upgrades.
- Data Center Operations: Architect and manage data center infrastructure, including compute, storage, and network components.
- Optimize performance and reliability through advanced virtualization, automation, and monitoring techniques.
- Ensure robust disaster recovery and business continuity strategies are in place.
- Telecommunications (Telco) Systems: Design and implement telco solutions, including WAN, SD WAN, MPLS, and advanced carrier grade networks.
- Collaborate with telco providers to design efficient connectivity solutions.
- Maintain and enhance monitoring and analytics systems to ensure optimal performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in IT/ICT engineering, with significant exposure to design and implementation in data center and telco environments.
- Proficiency in data center technologies (servers, storage, virtualization), telecommunications systems (WAN, SD WAN, MPLS), and ICT platforms (UCaaS, enterprise applications).
- Strong hands on experience with hybrid cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Expertise in networking protocols, infrastructure design, and network security solutions.
- Familiarity with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform) and containerization platforms (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Certifications in relevant domains (e.g., CCNP, VMware VCP, ITIL, or PMP) are highly desirable.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a focus on innovation.
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business friendly solutions.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities.
- Deep knowledge of telco grade infrastructure and enterprise ICT applications.
- Experience with advanced technologies like AI, IoT, and edge computing is a plus.
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