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 Gosport 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 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.
Your responsibilities will include:
- 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
Essential experience of the IT Infrastructure Engineer
- 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 Gosport site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. Expect some travel to our Portsmouth site (Portsdown Technology Park) when required (approx 20 minutes away). Standard working times are 8AM-4PM, with the option of a condensed work week that allows you to have every other Friday off.
Our facilities at the Haslar Marine Technology Park are state‑of‑the‑art, including our ocean basin rotating arm, and marine towing tank, offering an unparalleled environment for testing and refining designs.
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.
- 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.
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