Associate Network Engineer

QinetiQ; Malvern; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is looking for an Associate Network Engineer at their Malvern site. You will support multiple projects in an ITIL environment, resolving technical issues and implementing new systems. The ideal candidate possesses hands-on networking experience and a degree in engineering or equivalent IT-related experience. This role offers competitive benefits, including flexible working patterns.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan options

Employee discount portal

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience working on IT architecture or network systems.
• Professionalism and experience in a structured IT environment.
• Ability to provide solutions and escalate complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve technical issues across networks and systems.
• Support multiple projects and ensure timely delivery of technical outputs.
• Assist with the implementation and configuration of new systems.

Skills

Hands-on experience in networking

Problem-solving skills

Experience in Level 2–3 helpdesk roles

Understanding of ITIL processes

Education

Degree in engineering or equivalent IT-related experience

Tools

Microsoft

Linux

CISO environments

Job description

Overview

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 a Associate Network Engineer at our Malvern site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds. The role is 37 hours per week based at Malvern, with flexible working patterns available.

The Role As a Associate Network Engineer, you will join our team supporting QinetiQ and MOD customers. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on IT and networking experience who enjoys solving problems, learning new skills, and contributing to critical projects. You’ll work in an ITIL-based environment supporting multiple projects across different layers, delivering technical outputs that ensure secure, efficient transfer of data and the delivery of key communications and network systems. Include a short sentence about the difference the job will make.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve technical issues across networks and systems
• Support multiple projects and ensure timely delivery of technical outputs
• Assist with the implementation and configuration of new systems and solutions
• Escalate complex problems to senior engineers or technical leads when required

Essential experience

• Hands-on experience in networking, IT, communications, or cloud computing
• Experience in Level 2–3 helpdesk roles or 1–3 years as a networking engineer in an IT department
• Understanding of Microsoft, Windows, Linux, CISO or coding environments would be advantageous
• Ability to investigate problems, provide solutions, and escalate complex issues
• Professionalism and experience in a structured IT environment

Essential qualifications

• Degree in engineering or equivalent IT-related experience
• Hands-on experience working on IT architecture or network systems

Location and diversity

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 based at Malvern.

Malvern facility

The Malvern facility is noted for its work in electronic warfare, surveillance and complex system integration, contributing significantly to the UK’s defence capabilities. Developing technologies for military and civilian applications, including sensors, communications and cyber 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 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. The link to the careers site is www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

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: 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

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 eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

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