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General Dynamics UK

UK defense contractor delivering C4I, AFV

Junior Technical Infrastructure Analyst

Full-Time
CA$65k - CA$75k/yr
Junior
Calgary, AB, Canada
Hybrid
IT OperationsIT Service Desk & End User Support

About the job

Requirements
  • A related college diploma in computer science, computer systems, information technology, or a related field is required.
  • Experience providing service desk support, including incident intake, ticket documentation, prioritization, first-level troubleshooting, escalation, and customer follow-up.
  • Practical experience supporting Microsoft Windows desktop environments, Microsoft 365 applications, desktop and laptop hardware, mobile devices, printers, peripherals, and video conferencing tools.
  • Working knowledge of endpoint management and deployment tools such as Microsoft SCCM or equivalent technologies.
  • Working knowledge of Active Directory, VPN technologies, remote access tools, wireless connectivity, encryption, anti-virus, patching, and endpoint security remediation.
  • Ability to install, configure, troubleshoot, and support a wide range of endpoint software, hardware, operating systems, and business applications.
  • Ability to manage local IT inventory, support hardware ordering and receiving, track asset lifecycle activity, reconcile records, and coordinate with other teams to maintain accurate asset information.
  • Ability to research technical issues, recommend hardware and software solutions, resolve break/fix issues, and provide input on procedural or service delivery improvements.
  • Apply learned skills and knowledge to most tasks associated with the job family and complete diverse, moderately complex assignments within defined policy and objectives.
  • Meet applicable security requirements, including the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance; additional security requirements may apply for access to technical data, classified areas, or internationally regulated information.
  • Be eligible to work in Canada.
Responsibilities
  • Act as the primary IT support resource for the Calgary location by independently triaging, prioritizing, troubleshooting, and resolving local IT incidents and service requests.
  • Provide service desk support, including intake, categorization, queue management, first-level troubleshooting, customer communication, ticket documentation, escalation, and follow-up.
  • Prepare, deploy, configure, harvest, repair, and coordinate disposal of IT assets in accordance with company standards and security requirements.
  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot endpoint hardware, operating systems, desktop applications, peripherals, printers, video conferencing equipment, and mobile devices.
  • Support endpoint management activities, including software deployment, patching, anti-virus, encryption, wireless connectivity, remote access, and remediation of security issues.
  • Maintain local inventory and asset records, including receiving, tracking, storage, movement, lifecycle updates, reconciliation, and coordination with procurement, asset management, facilities, and other internal teams.
  • Create and maintain service desk scripts, procedures, work instructions, asset records, and knowledge base content as needed.
  • Collaborate with service desk, infrastructure, endpoint management, cybersecurity, procurement, facilities, vendors, and other internal service providers to resolve issues and support site needs.
  • Proactively manage the Calgary support workload and identify opportunities to improve local service delivery.
  • Work independently as a key local IT point of contact while balancing immediate customer needs with operational priorities, inventory responsibilities, and enterprise IT standards.
  • Exercise sound judgment within generally defined parameters and escalate issues or seek guidance when appropriate.
  • Identify, document, and report issues affecting assigned tasks, the local support environment, inventory, or service delivery.
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with customers experiencing technical difficulties.
  • Provide clear ticket notes, status updates, documentation, and handoffs to support effective service delivery across teams.
  • Build productive relationships with internal customers, vendors, management, and internal service providers.
Desired Qualifications
  • A professional designation or relevant certification is an asset.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Azure services, Microsoft Server environments, IT ticketing systems, and scripting or automation tools is an asset.
  • Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred.

About the company

General Dynamics UK delivers defence technology and services to the UK MoD, including C4I communications, Armoured Fighting Vehicle capability, and avionics systems. Its products work by designing and integrating end-to-end defence systems that plan, deploy, manage and monitor battlefield information, with systems like Bowman, EvO, AJAX, and aircraft avionics. The company differentiates itself through long-standing MoD collaboration combined with in-house design and manufacturing to deliver large, end-to-end programs from a UK base in South Wales. Its goal is to equip the UK Armed Forces with reliable, integrated communications, combat-vehicle, and avionics systems for current operations and future capability programs.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$70M

Headquarters

Blackwood, United Kingdom

Founded

1962

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What believers are saying

  • UK resumed Ajax tests in April 2026, restoring deliveries toward 589 vehicles ordered.
  • The 2026 Light Mobility Vehicle consortium with Ford and Ricardo widens revenue beyond Ajax.
  • The 2026 U.S. Navy fire-control award supports UK strategic-deterrent work through 2033.

What critics are saying

  • Ajax safety investigations after November 2025 vomiting incidents threaten cancellations and reputational damage.
  • Three active Ajax investigations in January 2026 expose program stoppages and acceptance delays.
  • A failed LMV bid in 2027 leaves South Wales dependence on one troubled platform.

What makes General Dynamics UK unique

  • Merthyr Tydfil and Oakdale manufacture Ajax, anchoring Britain’s only sovereign armored-vehicle line.
  • Mission Systems supports Royal Navy deterrence through P-8A analysis and submarine fire-control systems.
  • General Dynamics UK sells into programs with deep MoD lock-in and long sustainment tails.

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  • Hybrid Work Options

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