Senior IT Infrastructure Support Specialist M/F (H/F) – GOODRICH ACTUATION SYSTEMS LIMITED (UK) Full Time NEW

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l’aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l’espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l’environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d’affaires de 27,3 milliards d’euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés. Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World’s Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Safran Electronics & Defense propose à ses clients des solutions d’intelligence embarquée leur permettant d’appréhender l’environnement, de réduire la charge mentale et de garantir une trajectoire, même en situation critique, ce dans tous les environnements : sur terre, en mer, dans le ciel ou l’espace. La société met les expertises de ses 13 000 collaborateurs au service de ces trois fonctions : observer, décider et guider, pour les marchés civils et militaires.

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Senior IT Infrastructure Support Specialist Wolverhampton / Banbury HYBRID Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work, including: • Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review • 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays • Private medical insurance • Comprehensive health cash plan • Flexible working options • Pension (10% employer contribution) and life assurance • Early finish on Fridays • Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring • Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers • Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies Safran – Here, we craft excellence together. At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we’d love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision About Safran Actuation Systems UK Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world-class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight-control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best. Our UK Actuation business brings together engineering excellence, advanced manufacturing capability and a proud heritage within the aerospace sector. Whether supporting major global programmes or developing the next generation of actuation technologies, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As part of Safran’s global network, joining Safran Actuation Systems UK means becoming part of a highly skilled, collaborative and forward-thinking team with opportunities to grow, innovate and make a meaningful impact in the future of aerospace. We are looking for passionate individuals to join our IT team as a Senior IT Infrastructure Support Specialist at our Wolverhampton site. At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don’t meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

Your Role The Senior IT Infrastructure Support Specialist will play a key role in ensuring the stability, security, and performance of infrastructure across the Wolverhampton and Banbury sites. This position combines hands-on technical expertise with project leadership and cross-functional collaboration, supporting a major migration programme and ongoing infrastructure improvements. The role requires strong communication skills, customer focus, and the ability to work effectively within a high-performing Digital Services team. Key Responsibilities • Maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise infrastructure including servers, networking, storage, and virtualisation platforms. • Provide senior-level technical support and act as an escalation point for complex issues. • Lead and contribute to infrastructure migration and modernisation projects. • Work cross-functionally with internal teams and stakeholders to deliver technical solutions that support business needs. • Support disaster recovery planning, testing, and overall infrastructure resilience activities. • Collaborate with third-party vendors and service providers where required. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing reliability, performance, and scalability. • Ensure all infrastructure activities align with governance, security, and compliance requirements. What You’ll Bring Essential Criteria • Proven experience in senior-level IT infrastructure support, covering servers, networks, storage, and virtualisation. • Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver infrastructure projects, including migrations, within structured governance frameworks. • Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and provide effective stakeholder engagement. Desirable Criteria • Experience working across multi-site environments. • Knowledge of security, risk, and compliance frameworks. • Background in disaster recovery planning and testing. • Exposure to cloud technologies or hybrid environments. • Prior aerospace, engineering, or manufacturing industry experience.