IT Infrastructure Engineer

Package:  51,250 - 57,250 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits Role :
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Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as an IT Infrastructure Engineer at our Farnborough or Rosyth site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role As an IT Infrastructure Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and stabilising critical infrastructure systems that support complex maritime and defence programmes.

Day-to-day, you’ll be working hands-on across server and virtualisation environments, helping to stabilise existing infrastructure while contributing to the design and build of next-generation systems.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting and delivering server and virtualisation infrastructure solutions across key projects

Migrating and optimising environments into VMware-based virtual stacks

Collaborating with network engineers to stabilise and improve infrastructure environments

Building, configuring and integrating systems across physical and virtual platforms

Producing technical documentation, test plans and implementation artefacts

Engaging with stakeholders and mentoring junior engineers within the team Visits to the British Underwater Test and Evaluation Centre (BUTEC) in Scotland for 1 week every 2 to 3 months.

Essential experience of the IT Infrastructure Engineer:  Strong experience in IT infrastructure with a focus on server and virtualisation technologies

Hands-on experience with VMware and virtualised environments

Experience working with Windows Server in complex environments

Proven ability to troubleshoot, stabilise and improve infrastructure systems

Experience working in collaborative engineering teams and engaging with stakeholders

Ability to take ownership, work autonomously and contribute to team success

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Farnborough or Rosyth site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. You will also be required to travel to the British Underwater Test and Evaluation Centre (BUTEC) once every 2 to 3 months for essential installation and maintenance works. Our standard working times are 8AM-4PM Monday to Friday.

Multi-SiteQinetiQ operates state-of-the-art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join Qineti

Q. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential.

Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.  Our Benefits Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance

Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance Employee discount portal:
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