Edge Site Deployment Engineer

Job Description

NDH Edge Site Deployment / Day 2 Operations Support EngineerLocation: CorshamClearance: DV (UKSV) requiredContract: Contract roleOverviewCarbon60 is recruiting an Edge Site Deployment / Day 2 Operations Support Engineer to support a highly secure, classified maritime data collection and processing capability.The programme comprises a large core object storage deployment hosted in a primary data centre, alongside multiple secure edge storage and processing sites across the UK. These edge sites provide local data processing via secure, encrypted user access devices , operating in disconnected and air-gapped environments.This is a hands-on engineering role supporting both the rollout of new edge sites and ongoing day-2 operations , ideal for an experienced infrastructure or systems engineer comfortable working independently in high-assurance environments.The RoleYou will support the end-to-end deployment of secure edge sites , including pre-deployment planning, coordination with local stakeholders, and execution of site-specific deployment activities. While defined processes and procedures are in place, site variations require problem-solving, adaptability, and a proactive mindset.Once sites are live, you will provide ongoing operational support , including system changes, security patching, updates, and incident resolution.

Some issues will require on-site intervention , including travel where remote resolution is not possible.You will also contribute to system design documentation, configuration records, and knowledge management , ensuring operational resilience and continuity.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport rollout and deployment of secure edge sites, including planning and delivery activitiesProvide day-2 operational support for live edge and core systemsPerform system changes, security patching, and major/minor updatesManage and administer: Object storage platformsNetworking and firewall configurationsActive Directory and user access devicesSupport secure user access, system hardening, and configuration managementProduce and maintain system, site, and design documentationWork independently in disconnected / air-gapped environmentsEngage with customers, end users, vendors, and suppliers as requiredEssential Skills & ExperienceActive UKSV DV clearance (mandatory)Experience in customer- or end-user-facing rolesSome project delivery or coordination experienceExperience working in air-gapped / offline MOD environmentsNetApp StorageGrid experience in core and edge production environments Deployment and maintenanceILM rules, replication, RBAC, optimisation, monitoringWindows 11 desktop deployment, hardening, management, and break/fix supportWindows Active Directory administrationFortinet TOR network switches - configuration, deployment, administration and supportFortiGate NGFWs - configuration, deployment, administration and supportDesirable Skills & ExperienceSystem security monitoring, observability, and dashboardingFortiManager (centralised firewall and security management)Experience with Dell UAD hardwareService and system reporting to stakeholdersViasat encrypted drive deployment and supportSystem hardening and security assurance experienceVendor and supplier managementJira and Kanban ways of workingBackground in the military or defence sectorGuidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.TPBN1_UKTJ