Senior Network Engineer (eDV)

QinetiQ; Malvern; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension

Generous holiday allowance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee discounts

Armed Forces Covenant

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

QinetiQ in Malvern, UK, is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, develop and deliver secure networking solutions for critical programmes. The role involves technical leadership across networking activities, guiding project teams from requirements through to implementation and delivery.

The position focuses on secure, reliable networking in defence/secure environments, engaging with stakeholders and contributing across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Strong networking experience in enterprise, defence or secure environments.
• Experience designing, implementing and troubleshooting network infrastructure.
• Knowledge of routing, switching and related networking principles.
• Experience working in project delivery environments.
• Ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience providing technical leadership or mentoring to engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical leadership across networking projects and programmes
• Supporting the design, development and implementation of secure network solutions
• Producing and maintaining network documentation, including design and configuration information
• Working with project managers, technical leads and stakeholders to deliver customer requirements
• Supporting technical reviews, change management and configuration control activities
• Acting as a networking subject matter expert, providing guidance to colleagues and project teams

Skills

Enterprise networking

Technical leadership

CCNA/CCNP

DV clearance

Job description

Package: Competitive + Benefits

Role ID: SF20571

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 Senior 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

As a Senior Network Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, development and delivery of secure networking solutions supporting critical programmes and projects.

Day-to-day, you'll provide technical leadership across network-focused activities, working with project teams and stakeholders to deliver secure, reliable and innovative networking capabilities. You'll contribute throughout the project lifecycle, from requirements gathering and solution design through to implementation and delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing technical leadership across networking projects and programmes


• Supporting the design, development and implementation of secure network solutions


• Producing and maintaining network documentation, including design and configuration information


• Working with project managers, technical leads and stakeholders to deliver customer requirements


• Supporting technical reviews, change management and configuration control activities


• Acting as a networking subject matter expert, providing guidance to colleagues and project teams

Essential experience of the Senior Network Engineer

• Strong networking experience gained within enterprise, defence or secure environments


• Experience supporting the design, implementation and troubleshooting of network infrastructure


• Knowledge of network technologies, routing, switching and associated networking principles


• Experience working within project delivery environments


• Ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders


• Experience providing technical leadership, guidance or mentoring to engineering teams

Essential qualifications for the Senior Network Engineer

• CCNA, CCNP or equivalent networking qualification and experience


• Active eDV clearance

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 Malvern site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. 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.

Our Recruitment Process

At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing [e-mail]. One of our recruitment team will contact you.

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.

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

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

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