Associate IT Network Eng; POLAR​/HAS

Associate IT Network Eng (POLAR/HAS)

Location:

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

Role Type:
Permanent – Full Time

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you ready to be part of the future? At Qineti

Q, 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 Associate IT Network Engineer at our Portsmouth site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

As an Associate IT Network Engineer, you will provide second line support activities to an existing IT system and assist with the network implementation for a new high-performance compute environment. These capabilities are critical to provide an analysis and modelling environment that supports key maritime programmes. Day-to-day, you’ll develop your knowledge and experience, working on IT Network tasks, under the supervision of the technical lead, to support the delivery of projects.

• Diagnosing and fixing network problems and hardware or software faults
• Responding to technical support calls from end users. (2nd line support)
• Setting up and installing new clients, networks and software and follow work instructions to change components
• Installing updates and patches to software and hardware applications
• Maintaining inventories of hardware and software and requesting replacements from logistics chain
• Managing backups of networking devices and monitor network connectivity and accurately record event logs

• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the design, implementation and troubleshooting of Hierarchical IP Subnetting, Routing protocols, OSPF and BGP
• Knowledge of routers, switches and firewalls
• Familiarity with core network technologies and infrastructure
• Awareness of network architectures
• Firewall configuration awareness
• Experience working within an IT service desk/help desk environment

• A degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience in role
• Relevant Networking certification (eg. CCNA or similar)

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 Portsmouth.

Portsmouth Technology Park (PTP) is one of Qineti

Q’s key facilities, focusing on advanced technology development and engineering services. It is dedicated to research and development, ensuring that complex systems are designed, integrated, and tested effectively to meet operational requirements. The facility utilises sophisticated modelling and simulation techniques to analyse and predict performance.

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 Qineti

Q 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.

• 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:
  Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
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