IT Operations Engineer

Package: £59,400 - £66,000 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits Role ID: SF20657 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 Ops Engineer at our RAF Waddington 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 IT Infrastructure Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the critical IT networks and systems that support operational capability within a highly secure defence environment. You'll be responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance and security of enterprise infrastructure whilst providing technical leadership across complex support and improvement activities. Day-to-day, you'll administer and support Windows-based IT infrastructure and Cisco networks, investigate and resolve complex technical issues, deliver infrastructure upgrades, and act as a subject matter expert for network and workstation technologies. You'll work closely with stakeholders, mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continual improvement of critical IT services. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting and administering enterprise Windows workstation and network environments
• Leading the investigation and resolution of complex infrastructure and network incidents
• Planning and implementing operating system upgrades, software deployments and infrastructure enhancements
• Configuring and supporting Cisco network technologies across secure environments
• Maintaining accurate technical documentation, asset records and configuration information
• Providing technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to junior engineers and support teams Essential experience of the IT Ops Engineer:
• Experience supporting and administering enterprise Microsoft Windows environments
• Strong infrastructure and networking knowledge, including troubleshooting complex technical issues
• Hands-on experience supporting Cisco network technologies
• Experience delivering operating system upgrades, software deployments or infrastructure improvement projects
• Experience working within secure, defence, government or highly regulated environments
• Ability to provide technical leadership and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders Essential qualifications for the IT Ops Engineer:
• Active MOD DV clearance
• Relevant industry certification such as CCNA, ITIL Foundation or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development within infrastructure, networking or IT operations disciplines 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 RAF Waddington site on a full time basis. QinetiQ operates the RAF Waddington site in Lincolnshire in supporting advanced defence technology, flight systems engineering, and synthetic training environments. Please note that all applicants for this role must have active DV Clearance. UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Our Recruitment Process: 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. 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