Senior Engineer (EUC) - VA

QinetiQ; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company in Farnborough seeks a Senior Engineer (EUC) to lead design and support for complex technology solutions. This role involves mentoring junior engineers, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring adherence to technical standards. Candidates should have strong experience in VDI solutions, particularly with Citrix, and a degree in a related field. The position offers a competitive salary and a benefits package, including health insurance and generous holidays.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Private Medical Insurance options

Employee discount portal

Qualifications

• Strong previous experience in designing and supporting VDI solutions using Citrix Virtual Apps.
• The ability to integrate VDI platforms with identity services and secure remote access solutions.
• Previous experience with enterprise-wide device strategy across desktop, laptop, mobile, and AV technologies.

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior engineers and support their development.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Take ownership of technical deliverables.

Skills

VDI solution design

Citrix Virtual Apps

Automating software packaging

Endpoint security controls

Technical leadership

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Job description

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID: SF19143

The Role

As a Senior Engineer (EUC), you will be the technical expert responsible for delivering engineering excellence across one or more technology domains, providing deep technical insight. Day‑to‑day, you’ll lead the design, implementation and support of complex technology solutions, ensuring high performance, reliability and security.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Mentoring junior engineers and supporting their development and integration into the team
• Performing advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for high-impact technical issues
• Taking ownership of technical deliverables and alignment with architectural and strategic standards
• Contributing to technology roadmaps and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintaining high-quality documentation and knowledge repositories to support operations excellence
• Providing expertise in End User Computing

Essential experience of the Senior Engineer (EUC):

• Strong previous experience in designing and supporting VDI solutions using Citrix Virtual Apps
• The ability to integrate VDI platforms with identity services, conditional access policies and secure remote access solutions
• Previous experience automating software packaging, compliance enforcement and telemetry-based remediation workflows
• In-depth knowledge of endpoint security controls including BitLocker, Defender for Endpoint, Application Control and Data Loss Prevention
• Previous experience with enterprise-wide device strategy across desktop, laptop, mobile and AV technologies
• Previous experience technically leading a team

Essential qualifications for the Senior Engineer (EUC):

• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field or equivalent 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 any of our main UK locations. Shift patterns for this role are between 07:30 – 18:30 and you may be asked to work at specific times. You will be required to participate in an on‑call rota.

Multi‑Site

QinetiQ 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 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 discover 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 https://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

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. 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.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)