- Pay
- £43–64k
- Where
- Edinburgh, Scotland, GB · GB
- Level
- Mid
Step into this Cleared IT Systems Engineer role and build something that matters in Defence & Government.
Secure networks don't run themselves.
Behind every protected system in UK defence sits an engineer who understands both the technology and the clearance process that makes trust possible.
This Cleared IT Systems Engineer role sits inside a fast-growing startup working directly on Defence & Government infrastructure, where the systems you maintain have real consequences and the pace never really slows down.
Here's what you'll be doing: Design, build and maintain secure IT infrastructure across classified and unclassified networks Manage system accreditation documentation and support compliance audits for government clients Troubleshoot hardware, network and server issues across hybrid on-site and cloud environments Configure and patch systems in line with defence security standards, including JSP 440 and related frameworks Work alongside project leads to scope technical requirements for new Defence & Government contracts Monitor system performance and respond to incidents with speed and precision Here are the skills you'll need: Active SC clearance (or eligibility to obtain it quickly) Solid experience with Windows and Linux server administration in secure environments Working knowledge of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, VPNs Comfortable picking up new tools fast.
This team iterates quickly and expects you to keep up Clear communicator who can explain technical risk to non-technical stakeholders A genuine interest in defence technology, not just a tolerance for the clearance paperwork Key perks and benefits: £43,000 to £64,000, depending on experience Equity in a startup that's scaling inside a high-demand sector Hybrid working based in Edinburgh, with flexible hours built around your life Learning and development budget to grow your technical and clearance-adjacent skills A flat structure where you'll wear multiple hats and shape how things get done, not just follow a playbook Why pursue a career in Defence & Government?
Defence & Government spending on secure infrastructure keeps climbing, and cleared engineers remain hard to find.
Edinburgh has quietly become one of the UK's strongest hubs for this kind of work, with a growing cluster of firms needing exactly this skill set.
Get in now as a Cleared IT Systems Engineer and the next five years of your career largely write themselves.
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