IT Infrastructure Engineer

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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 IT Infrastructure Engineer at our Farnborough or Rosyth site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

As an IT Infrastructure Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and stabilising critical infrastructure systems that support complex maritime and defence programmes.

Day to day, you'll be working hands on across server and virtualisation environments, helping to stabilise existing infrastructure while contributing to the design and build of next generation systems.

• Supporting and delivering server and virtualisation infrastructure solutions across key projects
• Migrating and optimising environments into VMware based virtual stacks
• Collaborating with network engineers to stabilise and improve infrastructure environments
• Building, configuring and integrating systems across physical and virtual platforms
• Producing technical documentation, test plans and implementation artefacts
• Engaging with stakeholders and mentoring junior engineers within the team
• Visits to the British Underwater Test and Evaluation Centre (BUTEC) in Scotland for 1 week every 2 to 3 months.

• Strong experience in IT infrastructure with a focus on server and virtualisation technologies
• Hands on experience with VMware and virtualised environments
• Experience working with Windows Server in complex environments
• Proven ability to troubleshoot, stabilise and improve infrastructure systems
• Experience working in collaborative engineering teams and engaging with stakeholders
• Ability to take ownership, work autonomously and contribute to team success

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 or Rosyth site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. You will also be required to travel to the British Underwater Test and Evaluation Centre (BUTEC) once every 2 to 3 months for essential installation and maintenance works. Our standard working times are 8AM 4PM Monday to Friday.

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.

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.

• 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

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