Associate IT Engineer

QinetiQ Limited; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Armed Forces Covenant support

Volunteering Opportunities

Job summary

QinetiQ Limited in Farnborough is seeking an Associate IT Engineer to join a team delivering IT solutions for projects and programmes. You will support design, implementation, integration and test activities across the project lifecycle.

The role is at our Farnborough site, 37 hours per week, and requires a degree in Science or Engineering with IT engineering experience. You will work with Windows, Linux, networks and Hyper-V to provide robust IT infrastructure support.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an IT engineering role.
• Broad concepts in IT across Windows, networking and Linux.
• Experience with Windows Client/Server, Networking, Virtualisation (Hyper-V) and Linux.

Responsibilities

• Delivering hardware/software builds and systems installation.
• Building relationships with customers.
• Delivering outputs such as technical presentations, technical documentation, test plans and reports, user guides and work instructions.
• Undertaking tasks with moderate guidance.

Skills

Windows/Client-Server

Networking

Hyper-V Virtualisation

Linux

Education

BSc in Science or Engineering

Tools

Hyper-V Manager

Job description

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Package: £44,550 - £49,500 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

Role ID: SF20392

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 Associate IT Engineer at our Farnborough 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 Associate IT Engineer, you will join a strong team of engineers providing technical support to IT projects and programmes working with project managers and technical leads to deliver IT solutions.

Day-to-day, you could be involved with all stages of the lifecycle of an IT project from conception through to in-service applying your skills in tasks such as Design, Implementation, Integration and Test and Evaluation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering Hardware/Software builds and Systems Installation and Integration
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers
• Delivering outputs and providing pragmatic solutions which may include Technical presentations, Technical documentation, Test plans and reports, user guides and work instructions and Design or process documents
• Undertaking tasks with moderate guidance

Essential experience of the Associate IT Engineer:

• Previous experience of working in an IT engineering role
• The ability to work with a broad and comprehensive range of concepts and principles within the areas of IT
• Broad experience of Windows Client/Server Infrastructure, Networking, Virtualisation (Hyper-V) and Linux

Essential qualifications for the Associate IT Engineer:

• A first degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent on the job experience

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 site and is a fully on-site role.

Farnborough

At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility, with high-energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. 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. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

• 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
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be willing to go through DV Clearance.