IT Platform Engineer

QinetiQ; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Defence sector is seeking an IT Platform Engineer to design and maintain advanced IT infrastructure that enhances operational efficiency. The role involves managing critical systems and addressing complex technical issues, assuring smooth functioning of IT operations in a secure environment.

Benefits

Matched pension scheme with life assurance

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan and Private Medical Insurance

Employee discount portal

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and administering Windows, VMware, and Cisco.
• Expertise in managing backups with Veeam and network infrastructures.
• Background in troubleshooting within complex IT environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain critical deployable IT Infrastructure.
• Install and maintain hardware and software systems.
• Monitor environments to prevent downtime.

Skills

Virtualised environments

Windows Servers

Network infrastructures

Troubleshooting

Education

ITIL V4 Foundation

Microsoft Certified Server Associate

CCNA

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The Role

As an IT Platform Engineer, you will make a significant difference by designing, implementing, and maintaining cutting-edge IT infrastructure that empowers the Defence sector to operate more efficiently and securely, contributing to the protection of lives through innovative technology solutions.

Day-to-day, you'll be at the forefront of building and maintaining critical IT systems, leveraging your expertise in Windows, VMware, and Cisco technologies to ensure seamless operations. You'll resolve complex technical issues and drive the modernisation of Defence's deployable IT estate.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Building critical deployable IT Infrastructure within the Defence environment
2. Installing and maintaining computer hardware and software systems using Windows, VMWare, and Cisco products
3. Responding to technical support calls and reacting to ITSM support applications
4. Monitoring complex environments proactively to prevent downtime and ensure smooth operations
5. Maintaining network connectivity and accurately recording changes
6. Managing backups of servers to prevent data loss in case of system failures

Essential experience of the IT Platform Engineer:

1. Strong experience with administering virtualised environments such as VMWare and vCenter
2. Strong experience with Windows Servers
3. Experience working with Veeam backup and managing network infrastructures
4. A background in working within complex IT environments to troubleshoot and resolve issues effectively
5. Experience working with different computer hardware and using/administering Microsoft AD, Group Policy, and DNS

Essential qualifications for the IT Platform Engineer:

1. ITIL V4 Foundation, Microsoft Certified Server Associate, CCNA, or relevant technical experience

We value differences and 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, we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at MOD Corsham. There is a 1 in 6 week rotation for providing out-of-hours cover.

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. Our success formula is our appetite for innovation and the courage to take on complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines, and experiences collaborate widely and openly. By sharing different perspectives, blending disciplines, and linking technologies, we constantly discover new ways to solve complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued, and realize your full potential. Visit our website to learn more about our workplace culture.

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with options 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 more
• Supporting the Armed Forces community through the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering opportunities to help charities and the local community

Our Recruitment Process:

We aim to make our recruitment process inclusive and 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 during assessments, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your Recruiter.

Many roles in QinetiQ require national security vetting. Applicants with existing vetting may transfer it upon appointment. Some roles have additional restrictions based on nationality or previous nationalities.