> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4159055-senior-it-specialist-hlc](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4159055-senior-it-specialist-hlc). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Senior IT Specialist (HLC)

- **Company:** Vanderlande
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Testing, Linux, Microsoft Operating Systems, Microsoft Servers, Oracle (Applications), Software Vulnerability Management, SUSE Linux, Performance Monitor, Patch Management, Veeam, Vmware
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=580c54326f5e69ac

## About the Role

* Linux admin experience (ideally SUSE)
 * Microsoft Server operating system experience essential
 * Experience with application testing
 * Familiar with working on a VMware environment
 * Experience with Cyber activities of compliance (OS patching and application updates)
 * Backup tooling experience - Idera and Veeam desirable
 * Awareness of Cyber topics - vulnerabilities, patching practices, security methodology

Experience of Baggage Handling / Airport Systems will be beneficial but not essential as training will be provided

## Description

The Vanderlande IT Support team is responsible for maintenance and optimization of the baggage handling system (High Level Controls). You will be located at Heathrow working 5 days a week and on call together with wider support teams to make a positive difference for our customers in a challenging environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

You will work closely with other suppliers to deliver an effective process to maintain multiple platforms and business critical systems with vulnerability management, patching (co-ordination through test facility) and configurations. There will be regular reporting to numerous stakeholders and collaboration with other business partners to deliver a highly visible response.

 * Part of service team organisation to deliver Baggage Handling System (BHS) support and patch management / updates
 * Liaison with project teams and architects to understand roadmaps for managing obsolescence
 * Perform threat monitoring using customer tools as directed
 * Ideally, technically skilled with SUSE Linux, Oracle and Microsoft Operating Systems & HP hardware.
 * Coordinate with supplier organisations at the customer site and internal Vanderlande departments for scheduling updates.
 * Will be responsible for Incident Management (working in a team) and contributing to the IT & OT teams' response and escalation within Vanderlande, as appropriate.
 * Provide Vulnerability Management on Baggage Systems (OT and IT) including tools to provide compliancy for our customer (following customer policies).
 * Involvement with cyber teams on the customer site in daily operational meetings and topic discussions and forums to influence best practices on site.
 * Actively contribute to customer IT policies and ensuring the details are shared with the Vanderlande user community / stakeholders for compliance.
 * Represent Vanderlande when engaging with our customer and other suppliers to deliver a highly visible IT Specialist Baggage System support service.
 * Assure access control using the Heathrow applications / processes. Preparing access request information before submission to HAL IT for approval.
 * Produce detailed technical reports about security incidents and produce monthly performance reporting