Deputy Head of IT - Rheinmetall Electronics UK (REUK)

Job Posted: 16 September 2025

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Subject to Experience
• Industries: IT Maintenance Manufacturing

Rheinmetall Electronics UK (REUK) Ltd operates internationally, designing and manufacturing advanced electronics products and systems for the communications, defence, security and government services market.

Why Join us?

·        Work with cutting-edge technology and be part of a highly skilled IT team.

·        Opportunities for professional growth and development.

·        Competitive salary and benefits package.

·        A collaborative and inclusive work environment.

 

If you are a seasoned IT professional with a passion for technical excellence and thrive in an ever-evolving tech landscape, who meets our requirements, we encourage you to apply.

 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful company that has ambitious growth plans.  Join us and become a key player in shaping the future of our company and its IT landscape.

Job Description:

Working as part of the REUK team and reporting to the Head of IT and Facilities, this role will be responsible for day-to-day management and support of the company’s IT and communications infrastructure.

We are seeking an experienced IT professional with demonstrable experience in the planning and specification, configuration, optimisation and management of a diverse array of systems and network infrastructures.

The ideal candidate will have worked in a similar role or consultancy which will have provided deep knowledge and hands-on experience with Windows Server (including clustering), SQL Server, Network Topology, SonicWall Firewalls, Digital Certificates/Encryption, MS365 enterprise rollouts involving Entra, Sharepoint, Exchange SE.

This role will be pivotal in ensuring the stability, security, and the effectiveness of our IT environment.

REUK is also a wholly owned subsidiary of the Rheinmetall Group and is called upon to offer in-house expertise and comment on Division or even Group level IT and communications topics, from a UK perspective.

Responsibilities & Tasks:

Developing, Improving and Maintaining Core Infrastructure:

• Defining, configuring and implementing new server architecture to align with the business needs

moving forwards.

• Defining, configuring and implementing expansion of internal networks, Cisco, Netgear.

• Configuration and Implementation of digital certificates.

• Management of company MS365 tenant including Entra, Sharepoint, Exchange SE.

• Configuration, implementation and management of SonicWALL firewalls.

• Implementation, configuration and administration of a new internal telecom’s solution.

Developing, Improving and Maintaining Core Business Systems:

• Development and maintenance of various in-house apps developed using Java, C#,

MS365 Power Platform tools (BI, Automate etc.).

• Administration of the company NDR system, including configuration, and responding to

alerts.

• Administration and development of Atlassian Jira, Confluence & BitBucket plus plugins.

Auditing, Reporting, Compliance:

• Reviewing the daily IT security audit logs and following up on any anomalies.

• Reviewing the daily backup logs and resolving any issues/failures.

• Server restore testing exercises.

• Performing cyber-attack simulations.

Other:

• Responding to IT Helpdesk tickets.

• New user/computer setup.

• Server & Client updates (where manual intervention required).

• Administration of Active Directory.

• Administration of Windows & Linux server environment.

• Visits to REUK sites to provide both planned and ad hoc support/infrastructure implementations.

• Occasionally, out-of-hours work as and when required.

Required Skills:

Must have a wide-ranging level of experience with Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V within a clustered

(multi-site/location) environment including the scoping of business requirements in addition to detailing

specifications, configuration and undertaking implementation.

• A high-level understanding of networking including, architecture planning, configuration, deployment and

management, IPSec/V-Lan implementation. Strong experience with Cisco appliances preferred.

• Proven experience administrating MS365 including Entra, Sharepoint and Exchange Server SE.

• Fluency with MS SQL Server in both writing advanced scripts/procedures and administration of databases

with maintenance plans etc.

• Experience of working within a secure environment with a minimum of Cyber Essentials Plus.

• Good analytical skills: forming decisions based on widespread, fragmented or uncertain data.

• Excellent interpersonal skills; confident in dealing with business contacts over phone, video

conference and email

Desirable Skills:

• Microsoft Professional with relevant certificates.

• SonicWall NSA firewall implementation and configuration with an in-depth knowledge of these appliances

and their services.

• Experience in using/administering Darktrace appliances.

• Administration of ESET Protect.

• Ubuntu Linux administration within an enterprise environment.

• Familiarity with Nessus vulnerability scanning service.

• High familiarity with the needs and drivers of an ISO9000 accredited, defence manufacturing

company.

Soft Skills:

• Leadership and Strategic thinking – Guides teams and aligns IT strategy with organisational goals

• Communication and Stakeholder Management – Able to translate technical concepts and able to

build relationships

• Collaboration – Fosters a positive, collaborative team culture

• Problem Solving and Innovation – Tackles challenges creatively and drives continuous improvement

• Adaptability and Resilience – Thrives in fast-changing environments and remains composed under

pressure.

 

Full time 37.5 hrs per wk.

Salary dependant on experience / qualifications

Location: Newport, Isle of Wight

 

We want REUK to be the employer you choose to build your career with. We have lots of opportunity to grow as our business continues to grow.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.

We are passionate about finding the right people to join us and we want you to be proud to work with us. Our vision is to become a recognised and respected solution provider while delivering high-technology, high reliability & high-quality products and systems.

As an REUK employee we offer you:

-          25 Days holiday plus Bank holidays (increasing with service)

-          The opportunity to work flexibly and to work your contracted hours over the week so that you can enjoy an early finish on a Friday.

-          4-times Death-in-Service Benefit (after 3 months of service)

-           BUPA Healthcare & Dental-Care Insurance (after successful completion of probationary period)

-          Long Service Rewards

-          Employer Pension contributions of 6.8%

-          Salary sacrifice scheme for Cycle to Work

-          Discounted Ferry Bookings

-          Discounted Gym Membership

-          Bi-Monthly on-site massages

-          Excellent Training Opportunities

-          Recommend a friend scheme

-          Excellent canteen facilities with a state-of-the-art kitchen, pool table and tuck shop

-          Staff social events throughout the year

-          Recognition for your work

 

Due to our pre-employment checks, we require applicants to have lived in the UK for at least 5 years. 

To apply, please send your CV to [email protected]

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